Are you an avid golfer? Are you looking to improve your balance and consistency, develop a more powerful swing, increase your balance, or gain distance? Do you struggle with back pain, limited mobility, or flexibility? If you’re nodding your head “yes” to any or all of these questions, chances are you could benefit from Darien Physical Therapy Sports & Fitness Center’s golf fitness performance program-FitGolf.
Darien Physical Therapy Sports & Fitness Center in Darien, CT strives to offer all of our clients high-quality programs and training with state-of-the-art systems and technology to improve your body mechanics so that you can improve your golf performance. We have the tools and expertise to help you achieve any of the goals you have for your body and your game! Because your body is your most important piece of golf equipment.
To learn more about our certified golf performance specialists at Fit Golf Performance Centers and how they can help you improve your game, contact our office in Darien, CT today.
Starting with the swing…
One of the biggest roadblocks when it comes to a golfer’s performance is their body limitation. If a player is dealing with a restricted range of motion, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, or any other kind of issue, it can certainly affect their performance. This is why our physical therapists will look at the golf swing from the perspective of the golfer’s body.
Darien Physical Therapy’s FitGolf performance program focuses on how a golfer’s balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance affect their ability to have a consistent performance during their game. We can provide the best training and thorough assessments that will help you play better while experiencing less pain.
Discovering swing faults:
There are 12 swing faults common to golfers. A golfer may have none, one, or any combination of the 12 swing faults. The most common swing faults are:
- S-Posture (25.3%)
- Slide (31.4%)
- Hanging Back (32.2%)
- C-Posture (33.1%)
- Chicken Winging (35.6%)
- Sway (37.2%)
- Reverse Spine Angle (38.5%)
- Over-the-top (43.5%)
- Flat shoulder plane (45.2%)
- Casting/Early Release (55.9%)
- Loss of Posture (64.3%)
- Early extension (64.3%)
Swing faults may be caused by one or more of the following:
- Lack of mobility.
- Poor Mechanics.
- Inability to separate upper and lower body motions.
- Poor kinematic sequencing and motor control.
- Strength deficits.
- Poor segmental stabilization.
- Inadequate stability.
- Poor conditioning.
- Poor equipment.
Our FitGolf specialists are highly trained in identifying these swing faults so they can help golfers eliminate their physical limitations. This helps in optimizing the golfer’s ability to physically produce their most efficient golf swing possible.
How does it work?
Your golf fitness training program will be completely catered to your body’s movements, focusing on your swing and the results you would like to see.
Darien Physical Therapy Sports & Fitness Center physical therapists follow FitGolf’s 3R Training Approach, which focuses on golf fitness and is designed to help improve your game and the way you feel while playing.
The 3R Approach
- Release: To improve your golf swing, your therapist will use training and manual therapy techniques to release tight muscle tissue in areas that restrict flexibility and range of motion.
- Re-educate: After you have reached your desired level of flexibility and range of motion, your therapist will help you learn how to control that motion by guiding you through golf-specific exercises that encourage your new ways of movement.
- Rebuild: Once you feel comfortable and confident with your mobility, your therapist will move on to helping you in becoming stronger. This will allow you to develop a consistent golf swing, which will in turn improve your overall performance.
Ready to improve your game?
If you want to improve your golf swing and overall performance, as well as feel your absolute best while you play, contact one of our FitGolf specialists at Darien Physical Therapy Sports & Fitness Center to set up an appointment for a complete evaluation of your body, abilities, and areas in need of improvement.
Because your body is your most important piece of golf equipment.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH TODAY!
At Darien Physical Therapy, we can develop an exercise program that is tailored to your individual needs and health goals. Physical therapy can also help you identify and address any underlying issues that may be causing pain or discomfort. Whether you are looking to prevent injuries, reduce pain and stiffness, or improve your overall physical fitness, we can help you reach your goals and take control of your health.