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: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common injury in golf, affecting up
By: Hope Whitman, PT, DPT, OCS Indoor golf is one of the best tools we have for building swing mechanics,
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain is one of the most common injuries in golfers, and according
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly work with golfers who are limited by back
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Elbow pain is a common reason rock climbers in Boulder, Lafayette, and Longmont have
Low back pain is a frequent challenge for athletes who place high demands on their bodies, especially gymnasts, CrossFit athletes,
