Although it can also be used for injury management as well as injury prevention, plyometric strength training for golfers is often performed with the intention of increasing distance. Plyometric exercises are ones where the muscle is quickly stretched before it shortens, with an example of this being squat jumps. A traditional squat would have you… Read more »
Pelvic control refers to the ability to move the pelvis independently of the rest of the body. The pelvis is often called your hips for the purpose of analysing the golf swing and for those of you familiar with the movie Happy Gilmore, you’ll know that “it’s all in the hips”.
Unfortunately, most of us work jobs that involve sustained postures and positions. This is most commonly due to seated desk work and long periods driving. Over time this can cause reduced flexibility, which in the context of golf, is often seen as poor set up posture and lack of mobility in the swing.
A common misuse of fitness terminology I often hear and read is when the terms “balance” and “stability” are referenced interchangeably as if they were synonyms. Balance and stability are not synonyms in the dictionary, and they are not synonyms in regard to exercise and training.
As a golf physiotherapist I provide treatment for golfers of all types and skill levels with treatment varying from pain management to rehabilitation and performance improvement.
