Background
- Approximately 50 million Americans played golf last year
- Up to 40% of amateurs and 90% of pros will experience an injury
- The repetitive, rotational demands of the golf swing drive most injuries
- The most common injuries include low back pain, elbow and shoulder pain
Physical Therapy for Golf Injuries: Effective Treatment and Recovery
The majority of injuries recover quickly with Physical Therapy Treatments. Effective interventions for golf injuries include:
- Spinal Manipulation
- Dry Needling
- Corrective Exercise
- Strength Training
Strength training remains the best intervention to reduce injury risk and improve golf performance.
Improving Golf Performance Through Physical Therapy
PT helps identify and correct muscle imbalances leading to both injuries and reduced performance. Exercise has been shown to improve:
- Golf club head speed
- Driving distance
- Swing mechanics and consistency
- Scoring
Real Results: Client Stories & Outcomes
These aren’t just success stories—they’re reminders of what’s possible.
Golf Injury, Recovery, and Prevention Insights
By: Hope Whitman, PT, DPT, OCS Here in Boulder, CO the offseason is the best time for golfers to build
Golf remains one a popular American pastime with around 25 million participants each year. Many of these golfers strive for
The golf swing involves movement from our feet through our hands as we accelerate the club head through the ball.
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