How To Prevent Golf Injuries
We see a lot of patients who have sustained a golf-related injury. Most often it is an injury that is causing, sometimes intense, lower back pain.
Since the lower back is so vital in producing a powerful golf swing, it is the area most frequently injured, resulting in the persistent pain known as Golfer’s Back.
avoid-back-pain-golf1. Overall Injury Rate: According to a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, approximately 15-20% of golfers experience injuries each year.
2. Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries among golfers, accounting for around 15-35% of all golf-related injuries, as reported by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
3. Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, affects about 10-20% of golfers, according to the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).
4. Wrist injuries, including tendonitis and sprains, occur in approximately 10-20% of golfers, as reported by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
5. Shoulder injuries, such as rotator cuff strains and impingement syndrome, account for about 5-20% of golf-related injuries, according to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Like everything, a bit of prevention goes a long way, and there are simple techniques you can use to make sure your time on the green is pain-free.
We’ve developed some informational fact sheets on Golf Injury Prevention which are free to download.
5-strategies-to-avoid-golf-injuriesBOOST PHYSIO is dedicated to facilitating swift and comprehensive recovery for individuals following injury and periods of ill health. As a private physiotherapy practice, we operate across eight clinics situated throughout North West London.
Our branches are strategically located in Mill Hill NW7, Elstree WD6, Swiss Cottage NW3, Hampstead NW3, Hendon NW4, East Finchley N2, and Kensington High Street W8. We take pride in assisting individuals from various corners of North West London and North London in their journey towards rehabilitation, enabling them to resume their cherished activities and enhance their mobility.
Why endure delays? Take proactive steps towards recovery today! Our expert private physiotherapy services cater to sports injuries, neck and back pain, with appointments available from 8am to 9pm, including weekends. We even offer emergency physiotherapy sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, ensuring timely care when you need it most.
Our clientele hails from a wide array of areas, including Hendon NW4, Mill Hill NW7, Cricklewood NW2, Hampstead NW3, Belsize Park NW3, Kilburn NW6, Queens Park, Finchley Road, Golders Green NW11, Swiss Cottage, Willesden Green NW10, Fortis Green, Muswell Hill, and Highgate N6.
At our Elstree WD6 clinic, we extend physiotherapy treatment to residents of Elstree, Borehamwood, Stanmore HA7, Edgware HA8, Bushey WD23, Radlett WD23, and Aldenham.
Don’t let discomfort hold you back. Schedule an appointment at one of our seven High Street Physiotherapy clinics today. Whether you seek physiotherapy in Hendon, Hampstead, Mill Hill, Swiss Cottage, Kensington, Muswell Hill, Borehamwood Cricklewood, Highgate, or Elstree, we’re here to support your journey to wellness.
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Fri 8am-3pm
Sat/Sun 9am-6pm
BOOST PHYSIO works with major insurance companies like: BUPA, AVIVA, WPA, CIGNA and Simplyhealth. We usually deal directly with your insurance company.
