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This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth looking at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit as “sound physically and mentally, healthy.” Using that definition, many “fitness” routines fall short of the goal. If you don’t enjoy running and dread every workout, you’re probably falling short of the […]
Our feet are put through many stresses during the course of our normal day. Ankle and foot pain is common, and can be affected by age, footwear, as well as activities such as walking. Pain can be caused by reduced stability, reduced mobility, or reduced strength. Physical therapy can help. Within the foot are many […]
Walking Speed What Is Walking Speed? Walking is functional activity that many of us do, whether it be leisurely or around the house. The way we walk, our gait, is very important in keeping our bodies mobile and strong. Gait speed, or how fast someone walks, can also be a way of predicting survival […]
Should You Be wearing Compression Stockings For Lymphedema?? Why Do Individuals Use Compression Stockings? Many people are turning to compression socks today for a variety of reasons and there are various benefits. Whether you are pregnant, an athlete, have a medical condition, or are simply on your feet all day for work, compression socks may […]
Titelist Performance Institute (TPI) “is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. TPI has analyzed how physical limitations in a player’s body can adversely affect the golf swing and potentially lead to injury.” Low back pain is the most common golf […]
Now that you understand why low back pain occurs during golf from our post “Golf Related Low Back Pain Part 1: Why does it occur??” Let’s now talk about how you modify the causes of low back pain and reduce your low back pain. Below are 3 strategies to reduce the stress placed on your lumbar […]
Low back pain is extremely common in all parts of society and the golf world is not excluded. It has been reported that low back injury is the most common golf injury making up 25% of all golf injuries with injury rates varying from 18-54%. “Based on data collected at Titelist Performance Institute from over […]