Golf - Injury Prevention and Performance
Golf may appear low impact, but it places significant demands on your body. From repetitive swinging to long hours on your feet, it’s no surprise that injuries can occur. The good news? With the right preventative strategies and support from physiotherapy, you can stay injury free and even enhance your performance.
Common Golf Injuries
Golf requires a blend of strength, control, mobility, and endurance. Without proper preparation, it’s easy to overload certain muscles or joints. Some of the most common golf-related injuries include:
Lower back pain: Often from poor posture or limited spinal mobility
Golfer’s elbow: Overuse of the muscles and tendons in the forearm
Shoulder injuries: Especially in the rotator cuff from repetitive swinging
Wrist strains: Due to poor grip technique or impact from uneven surfaces
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy isn’t just for treating injuries, it plays a role in preventing them and helping golfers perform at their best.
1. Movement and Posture Assessment
We assess your posture, flexibility, and biomechanics to identify imbalances that may be affecting your swing or increasing your injury risk.
2. Mobility and Flexibility Work
Stiff hips, tight shoulders, and limited spinal rotation can all impact your swing. We’ll guide you through mobility routines tailored to your needs.
3. Strength and Stability Training
A strong core and stable lower body provide power and control in your swing. We design strength programmes that focus on functional movements and injury prevention.
4. Recovery and Maintenance
From warm up strategies to post round stretches, we’ll help you create a routine that keeps your body primed and ready. Recovery is just as important as performance.
Injury Prevention
Here are a few quick tips to stay injury free and optimise your game:
Warm up properly before hitting the course
Strengthen your core and glutes for better swing control
Stretch regularly, focusing on the shoulders, spine, and hips
Use proper footwear for support and balance
Stay hydrated and listen to your body during long rounds
Golf should be enjoyable and sustainable, no matter your skill level. At our Dublin 4 clinic, we’re here to help you move better, play longer, and enjoy the game without pain. Book an appointent with one of our physiotherapists online or call.
Lesley Lowe leads the Sports Physio Clinic. She has worked with multiple sports clubs over the years including rugby, football, hurling and hockey clubs and she has worked at the Dublin city Marathon.
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