Sports Medicine: Musculoskeletal Golf Program

FLEXIBILITY + STRENGTH + MOBILITY = GOOD GOLF SWING

Sparrow Sports Medicine developed this Musculoskeletal Golf Program, based upon Titlelist Performance Institute Fundamentals, having universal appeal to golfers of all ages and proficiencies.

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For further information about the Musculoskeletal Golf Program, contact: Ray Shippey, MS, PT TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor 517.364.5301 Raymund.Shippey@sparrow.org

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Program Methodology

• Our TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor assesses golfers for musculoskeletal defects involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and/or low back
• Swing characteristics and faults are identified based upon those defects
• Exercises targeting specific joints and muscle groups are provided to correct underlying musculoskeletal impediments that limit golf swing effectiveness
• Golfers improve upon their musculoskeletal deficits giving them the physical capability to correct their golf swing
• Swing faults can then be easily coached away by their golf pro

Program Provides

• An initial two hour evaluation and instruction session
• Three one-hour follow-up sessions
• Pre- and Post Video Swing Analysis
• Individualized exercise program based upon identified musculoskeletal deficits
• Hands-on release and other musculoskeletal therapeutic techniques

Special Attention Given To

• Integrity of appropriate joints and muscles
• Underlying musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in devising exercise program
• Orthopedic Surgeon referral if structural problems cannot be alleviated with exercise