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Activity: Golf

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As the popularity of golf has exploded over the past two decades, so has the opportunity for injury. For the recreational player, the most common golf injuries are caused by overuse and repetitive trauma resulting from too much play or practice, improper swing mechanics, and poor physical conditioning. Over 50% of golf injuries occur during mid-season play with most of those injuries affecting the elbow followed by the wrist, then shoulder. On average, an amateur golfer loses over 5 weeks per year of playing time when dealing with a chronic golf injury.

Preventing Injury for Golf

Here are some tips for how to avoid injury while golfing:
  • Warm-up. Studies have shown that 10 minutes or more of warm-up and stretching prior to play significantly reduces the chance of injury, especially from overuse.
  • Identify and address technical errors. Work with your local pro to identify and address technical errors in your game. Golfers with fewer lessons have significantly higher rates of injury due to a deficient or incorrect golf swing.
  • Check out your equipment. How is it holding up? Do your grips need replacing? Should you try a thicker grip? What material are your clubs made of? Do your clubs fit you properly?

Common Conditions for Golf

Golfer’s Elbow
A painful inflammation in the inside of the elbow, which most often occurs in the dominant arm.

Lower Back Pain
Pain can be caused from the strain of carrying a golf bag to the mechanics of your swing.

Shoulder Impingement
The rotator cuff is pinched due to an inflammation of the rotator cuff and bursa. It also can be caused by a rotator cuff tear. Learn More
Tennis Elbow
A painful irritation in the elbow that is often caused by overuse. Learn More
Wrist Sprain
Ligaments are stretched beyond normal capacity from sudden trauma, such as striking a rock or root with the club hand.

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