How To Prevent INJURY In Golf

Almost every keen golfer will become injured and suffer pain at some point. Quite often these injuries are a result of swing technique or golfing routine. Most injuries are avoidable and if we know what causes them, then it makes sense to take steps to prevent injuries occurring. Of course, we can’t protect ourselves from all possible injuries, however, experts in physiotherapy are constantly learning and updating their recommendations.

TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) is at the forefront of study in this field of the body-swing connection. Dr Greg Rose and PGA Professional, Dave Phillips, offer advice and information on Injury Prevention in Golf. This approach to assist golfers protect themselves, includes technical knowledge and advice, physical screening and exercise recommendations.

Glen Haynes is a Level I Certified TPI Golf Professional. In today’s video, he shares his knowledge and advice on preventing injury. The Aussie Golf Pros demonstrate some of the most common causes of injury amongst golfers today. Glen also shares his advice on a plan of action, which can greatly reduce the chance of avoidable injury in golfers.

We don’t all have the physical attributes of Adam Scott or Rory McIlroy and most golfers certainly don’t have the time to commit to full-time physical fitness programs. Even Tour Professionals are not immune to golfing injuries. The rigours of tournament play and hours of practice can take their toll on the human body. This is especially true now, with such an enormous emphasis on power and distance in the modern game.

Our focus should definitely be on protecting our backs from injury and pain. Approximately 30% of all golfers will suffer from back pain and this is largely attributable to our lifestyles. Sitting for long periods of time, which many of us tend to do at work or at home, causes tightness in the hips and upper back, as well as weakening the gluteus muscles. This imbalance forces the lower back to compensate during the golf swing and for the unlucky ones, this can mean chronic back pain.

The strategies outlined here are just an introduction to Injury Prevention In Golf and unfortunately represent just a tip of the iceberg. We recommend seeking the advice of a TPI Certified PGA Professional, when building a plan to play golf without pain or injury.

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ABOUT AUSSIE GOLF PROS
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Steve Gannon and Glen Haynes created Aussie Golf Pros to provide a learning platform for golfers of all levels. They post content regularly on social media accounts. Their website, www.aussiegolfpros.com, includes blogposts, golf coaching series and links to great programs. New content, videos and downloads are added regularly.

Golf Coaches, Not Teachers

The Aussie Golf Pros are holistic coaches in every sense of the word. Steve and Glen are both fully qualified members of the PGA of Australia and are avid students of the Sports Sciences. Together, they are certified in Advanced Golf Coaching, Golf Psychology, TPI (Body-Swing Connection), NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Personal Development and Skill Acquisition.

Steve and Glen are not ‘Method’ coaches. They recognise that there are literally 1000’s of ways to swing a golf club! Rather than try to ‘change’ your swing, their goal is to help You Be The Best Golfer You Can Be!

Skill Development vs Technical Changes

Although technique is an important factor in improving a golfer’s performance, Skill Development is largely neglected in golf coaching today. Skill is something that can be tangibly improved with proper understanding of the golf impact laws and effective practice towards improved performance.

External Focus of Attention

Most golf teaching involves an internal focus. Common suggestions might include increased hip turn, a still head or improved hand path. These are all factors of the golf swing, which many golfers and teachers consider important. However, as they are focused internally, on movements of the body, golfers find changes extremely difficult to process.

Enter the world of External Focus of Attention. This means that instead of focusing on body parts, a golfer can and should focus more on the target, the ball, the clubhead - objects which are external to the body. The sciences involving Motor Skill Learning have proven that by employing an External Focus of Attention, sports men and women learn new moves more quickly, retain changes more readily and can perform better under pressure.