Intro to "Prehab" and how it relates to Golf (Part 1)
Posted June 2023
Author: Dr. Alexander Watson
The emerging concept of “prehabilitation” (prehab) essentially blurs the lines between traditional preventative medicine (delaying/avoiding disease with “healthy living”) and acute care (directly treating symptomatic illness) by cramming preventative measures like weight loss and aggressive chronic disease management into the weeks leading up to a major medical procedure. Procedures like major surgery or chemotherapy place stress on the body, and taking the time to intensively prepare provides many potential benefits, including fewer complications during treatment, fewer side effects after, and a faster return to regular life. As Mosaic Golf and Admire Medical begin a series of articles that will incorporate prehabilitation into golfing-specific injury discussions, the best place to start is by providing a baseline of understanding.
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Intro to "Prehab" and how it relates to Golf (Part 2)
Posted June 2023
Author: Dr. Alexander Watson
Why are injuries and surgeries relatively common in golf? Golfer’s elbow, back and rotator cuff strains, knee and hip ligament sprains, and other problems occur in both amateur duffers and professionals alike. And then, of course, there is the often-injured elephant in the room: Tiger Woods. With his visibility in the sport, there has become an even greater emphasis on the effects of golf on athletes’ bodies.
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Are you strong enough for golf?
Posted July 2023
Author: Dr. Brandon Cruz
The golf swing is very complex and involves multiple dynamic movements through a number of powerful muscle contractions. In addition to the massive forces generated by your swing, your body also has to endure up to eight times its body weight in compressive forces, ie: decelerating the swing, absorbing force from hitting the ground and ball, as well as the twisting forces of the swing itself. Can your body tolerate these forces? Have you ever felt lower back fatigue after your round?
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3 Most Common Injuries in Golf
Posted July 2023
Author: Dr. Brandon Cruz
When it comes to your body, golf is demanding as it requires a sequence of body movements to effectively hit the ball. However, the majority of us live with physical limitations due to postural adaptations, including limitations in flexibility and strength. This may cause undue stress on other parts of the body, with the most common golf injuries found in the lower back, shoulder, and elbow.
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Benefits of working with a TPI Certified Professional
Posted July 2023
Author: Dr. Brandon Cruz
In 2003, Titleist decided to invest heavily in researching how the human body interacts with the golf swing by creating the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). TPI’s mission is to educate golfers and golf industry professionals on the Body-Swing Connection, or showing how a player’s physical limitations can adversely affect their play or lead to injury. Working with a TPI Certified Professional will allow you to quickly identify the problem areas, create a plan to address these deficiencies and begin to improve your strength, which will naturally translate to the golf course.
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