How Physical Therapy Can Get You Back on the Golf Course
Although golf is a low-impact sport, it’s associated with a significant amount of injuries. Most golf-related injuries are a result of poor mechanics or overuse. The most commonly injured area is the lower back, followed by the trailing elbow, lead wrist and shoulder. If you are a right-handed golfer it would be your right elbow or left wrist or shoulder. The lumbar spine is particularly susceptible to injury, due to the forces up to 8 times one’s body weight created during each golf swing.
Every year there are approximately 5.3 million orthopedic surgeries performed. In most cases the main purpose of the surgery is to repair your damaged body. However, this doesn’t guarantee full success in your ability to return to normal activities. Prior to and after surgery, joint motion and muscle strength are lost quickly. Proper rehabilitation is required to restore normal joint movement and functional mobility and return your strength for activity.