Golf Conditioning

Injury Prevention Among Golfers

October 7, 2009

INTRODUCTION Back impairment represents 51.7% of all musculoskeletal disorders and is the most prevalent medical disorder in industrialized society (1).  Although sources vary, it is estimated that 70 to 90 percent of the U.S. population experiences back pain at some point in their lives.  It is also estimated that nearly 6 million Americans are...

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Warming up prior to playing Golf By: Jenny Judd

September 17, 2009

Most people believe that a round of golf begins on the first tee.  This is true to some extent, but what matters most is what you do before you get to the first tee.  Preparation can make-or-break a round of golf.  If your muscles are not stretched out and warmed-up, you will not be...

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Golf Conditioning by Dr. Eri Crum

September 17, 2009

Conditioning for golf has changed over the years. I’ll never forget my freshman year at Stanford, when my golf coach had the entire team run the “Dish” – a 3 mile uphill run – while carrying our golf bags over our heads with straight arms. And if that weren’t ridiculous enough, we had to...

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