November 12th in Swing Fit.
Chuck Hanson PT, OCS
Director — Therapeutic Associates / North Lake Physical Therapy
Figure 1
A 92 percent free-throw shooter is fouled late in a basketball game and steps to the line. You don’t have to be a betting man to predict a good outcome. Now, compare that to your confidence on the first tee, praying to just put the ball in play. An unfair comparison? I think not!
Below, you can view simple repeatable movement patterns that serve to “groove” an …
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May 25th in Swing Fit.
As you prepare for your golf season this spring, take a little extra time in understanding injury prevention. Low back pain is common among amateur golfers. Most of these aches and pains can be prevented with a little extra attention given to flexibility and strength.
The body can be broken down into segments (such as the knee, or ankle) which provide either mobility or stability. That is, they either allow a majority of movement to occur — mobility — or provide …
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January 1st in Swing Fit.
Most acute low back injuries that occur during a round of golf take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks to improve. Research suggests that golfers with a history of low back pain demonstrate less range of motion through their hips and lumbar spine than their pain-free colleagues.
A little effort to prevent back injuries on the golf course goes a long way. Four key areas to focus on include: a good warm-up, smooth swing, correct body mechanics and …
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December 9th in News, Swing Fit.
By Rick Jusko, PT, Direcor and Phil Vande Pol, PT, Therapeutic Associates Canyon Park Physical Therapy
Time to hit the range and finally put together that perfect swing that is going to improve consistency, lower your score and eliminate those aches and pains. Improper swing mechanics may not only be harmful to your score, but could also be detrimental to your body.
An optimal weight transfer is essential in generating momentum and must incorporate rotation of …
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April 17th in Lessons.
By Ron Hanson | Director of Instruction, Interbay Golf Center
Beginning and experienced golfers alike have a similar tendency when trying to hit the ball up into the air — to scoop in underneath it and lift it up with the clubface. It is amazing — with all that is written about the game of golf, and all of the instruction available, that the basic concept of hitting a ball on the downswing is not conveyed.
We all watch the …
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