Golf Physio Adelaide

Improve your Golf game

At City Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic we are experienced in the assessment of golfers of all ages. Our physios can identify and treat common postural problems and muscle imbalances that can lead to serious injury or compromise a player’s performance.

Golf-specific screening is now used commonly and is regarded as an important part of the game at elite, professional and amateur levels. A high percentage of the top tour players regularly see physiotherapists to maintain optimum performance and prevent injury.

However, it is just as important for weekend golfers understand their own posture, strength and flexibility, as golf can place a huge strain on many areas of the body. The most commonly affected areas tend to be the lower back, wrists, shoulders and knees.

After your assessment, a personal exercise and conditioning program will be devised by your physiotherapist. This may consist of specific stretches, postural advice and core stability exercises.

Many golfers struggle with technical faults, which may actually be the result of a physical imbalance in the upper or lower body. As golf is an asymmetrical sport, for example, a right handed golfer always moves from left to right during their backswing, and requires a player to lean over the ball, you find common imbalances between muscles at the front of the body (which are often tight and shortened), and the back (which are often weaker).

Playing for long periods of time, inappropriate posture whilst picking up practice balls, lack of adequate stretching, swing faults and even carrying your golf bag can affect your game and leave you needing physiotherapy treatment. Call us on 8212 4886 for an appointment today.

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