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Common problems in left-handed golfers:
What are these names?
Physical therapists and physicians typically name motions of the body according to biomechanical
conventions. Rotation is twisting. Internal and external rotation refer to the midline of the body.
So, hip internal rotation is twisting your hip in, like a right-handed golfers' left leg.
Handedness is so important in rehabilitating the injured golfer because your swing is constant and
repetitive. You begin to develop patterns of movement that are predictable, based on which way you
typically hit the golf ball.
Physical therapists have discovered that simple exercises designed to improve those patterns are
often sufficient to prevent injury.
Once the golfer is injured, however, the physical therapist may also need to use traditional physical
therapy techniques such as ultrasound, massage, stretching or ice.
- Stiff left hip internal rotation
- Weak left shoulder external rotation (rotator cuff)
- Stiff trunk rotation left
- Stiff trunk sidebending left
- Weak abdominal stabilizer muscles
What are these names?
Physical therapists and physicians typically name motions of the body according to biomechanical
conventions. Rotation is twisting. Internal and external rotation refer to the midline of the body.
So, hip internal rotation is twisting your hip in, like a right-handed golfers' left leg.
Handedness is so important in rehabilitating the injured golfer because your swing is constant and
repetitive. You begin to develop patterns of movement that are predictable, based on which way you
typically hit the golf ball.
Physical therapists have discovered that simple exercises designed to improve those patterns are
often sufficient to prevent injury.
Once the golfer is injured, however, the physical therapist may also need to use traditional physical
therapy techniques such as ultrasound, massage, stretching or ice.
The golf swing is similar to baseball and tennis - every player has a characteristic swing. Changing
your swing is hard to do and, perhaps, unnecessary.
What is necessary is to correctly train the muscles, mainly legs and abdominals, to allow you to play
golf with power and safety.
These physical therapy exercise videos are primarily to educate you on simple, effective exercises you
can use at home...
Show this page to your physical therapist, physician or golf pro if you have any questions or concerns.
E-mail Tim Richardson, Physical Therapist at info@MedicalArtsRehab.com if you have questions.
your swing is hard to do and, perhaps, unnecessary.
What is necessary is to correctly train the muscles, mainly legs and abdominals, to allow you to play
golf with power and safety.
These physical therapy exercise videos are primarily to educate you on simple, effective exercises you
can use at home...
- prior to the golf game
- after the golf game
- to assist in your rehabilitation from injury
- to prevent injury
Show this page to your physical therapist, physician or golf pro if you have any questions or concerns.
E-mail Tim Richardson, Physical Therapist at info@MedicalArtsRehab.com if you have questions.
| Physical Therapy Videos |
Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
These videos are for
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
