Physiotherapy

In recent years the success of Tiger Woods has evoked a massive interest in the physical preparation of the golfer. A plethora of books and advice are now available to the motivated golfer or PGA Professional or health professional who wishes to increase their knowledge in the area of physical preparation for golf. The Golf Athlete staff have been working in the physical development of golfers for over 20 years. Their combined academic and practical experience, places them in an ideal position to provide scientifically credible information to the golf enthusiast.

The Golf Athlete philosophy is that you can be a good golfer and not an athlete. You can be a great athlete and poor golfer - more simply stated: being golf fit, flexible and stable does not mean that you will be a great golfer!! Finally, however, if you are a good athlete and you integrate your physical abilities to a structured technical development in the golf swing (in concert with good PGA professional's instruction and direction), then you will definitely become a better golfer.

Many players consult TGA Staff and members around the world, regarding what is the most appropriate golf specific training for them. All exercise presciption to the golfer should commence with a thorough physical assessment or screening - see the About Us section of the website for in depth details. Once this baseline information is clarified, individual remedial action can be taken to allow all budding golf athletes from 8 to 80, to accelerate on the path toward technical improvement. Most of our frustrated clients are those who have programme that are either not specific for their individual physical characteristics or too advanced in content or not directed to the major technical issue that they are struggling with. We will on the website look at some of the common technical faults that golfers present with and suggested possible interventions that players might like to take, in combination, with the PGA Professionals advice.

The TGA website Physiotherapy Section will provide a forum where like minded physical therapy professionals can access quality information regarding treatment options for golf injury as well as find the latest, leading edge trends in performance enhancement. As well we would hope that are average golf enthusiats will pose question for the team around the world to ponder - and hopefully provide clear advice and interventions. Please look at some of our golf specific education and instruction articles and if they are of interest then please join our database to access a greater selection and depth of golf education across a broad range of topics.

It is hoped that many average players will also find the useful articles, advice and local contacts for professional advice anywhere in the world of great benefit.

Over the coming months this section will introduce a number of initiatives regarding the physical asessment or screening of golfers. This information will provide both subjective (questionnaire) strategies for the therapist, PGA Professional and the player. Please let us know if there is direction or suggestion that you would like to add to this initiative - Contact the TGA Physiotherapy Director

Please provide us with your feedback about what information and advice you would like to access when you come to this section - Contact the TGA Physiotherapy Director