How Physio Can Help

The Demands of Golf

Golf isn't the walk in the park you might expect it to be!

There are millions of participants worldwide, with a wide variety in age Players walk up to 10km per 18 holes

The sport requires strength, endurance, power and flexibility - over and over again!

Common Golfing Injuries

A number of common injuries are seen in golfers, including;

Back Pain (up to 30% of injuries in golfers) Overuse injuries of the elbow, shoulder, hip and knee Side-specific or unilateral injuries, as poor swing patterns can really highlight asymmetries in the body

What Can Physio Do For Golfers?

Did you know that physiotherapy offers a number of services for golfers?

Screening: Assessment of a golfer's quality of movement, strength and power.

‍Treatment: Release of tight musculature structures, mobilisation of stiff joints, correction of any poor movement patterns.

Exercise Therapy: Stretches, warm up techniques and exercises used to maximise gains made in the clinic!

• Hip rotation
• Thoracic rotation

Give those two exercises a try, and if you need any further help with your golf game, our physiotherapists are here to help!

Book an assessment with our physios Call(02) 9970 7982 orbook online