A Hole In One Mobility Routine
Tee Up For Three Mobility Exercises That Will Keep Your Body Out Of The Rough While Playing A Round Of Golf
Dr. Ariel Edwards, PT, DPT, CSCS
Time to take out the golf clubs and practice your swings. No better way to spend a sunny day than on the green! Although we plan for a friendly game of golf, competitive spirits are never far behind. If you are looking to dominate the competition - your friends & family - FIXXED has the answer for you!
Take your golf game to the next level with a pregame mobility routine that targets the specific movements involved in the game of golf. Working on mobility prior to a round of golf is a great way to activate and warm up the muscles and structures that are typically stressed due to the dynamic movements involved in golf. Not only will you decrease your risk of injury, you will increase your range of motion - a great way to enhance your tee shot.
Take three minutes to perform these three mobility exercises that will enhance your game play! All you need is a golf club and a competitive spirit!
Supine Thoracic Rotations:
Start by lying on your back with your hips and knees in 90 degrees of flexion. Place your golf club in your hands and bring it up above your chest. Rotate your knees to the right while rotating your arms to the left to achieve a stretch within your thoracic spine. Return back to the starting position before going in the opposite direction. Repeat these controlled movements for 1 minute!
Hip Hinge Thoracic Rotations:
Start with your feet hips width apart and your golf club on your shoulders. Rather than holding the club with your hands, rest your forearms on the club. Hinge at your hips to great 90 degrees of flexion. Rotate at your thoracic spine so the grip of the club is facing the ground and the clubhead is facing the ceiling. Rotate back to starting position before going the opposite direction so that the clubhead is now facing the ground. Repeat for 1 minute!
Half Kneeling Thoracic Opener:
Get into a half kneeling position with your club placed on your shoulders. This time you will want to place your hands on the club. Rotate your thoracic spine towards your front leg so that the grip of the club is facing behind you and the clubhead is in front of you. Rotate back to the starting position before going the opposite direction. For this exercise, it is important to switch legs! Repeat for 30 seconds on each side!
What did the golfer say after going to FIXXED? Don’t forget your mobili-tee! I know a cheesy joke, but there is no joke when it comes to the benefits of adding mobility to your golf routine! This is a great way to warm-up and prevent potential injuries that could occur due to tightness within your body. If you are looking for other ways to enhance your golf game this season, the FIXXED clinicians are here to help you get prepared! Whether you are looking for preventive care or rehab for injuries that are keeping you away from the golf course, FIXXED is the place for you! Click HERE to book an appointment with one of our clinicians today!
FIXXED is a first of its kind recovery studio offering bodywork techniques to help you move and feel your best. We offer quick and effective hands-on services in a one on one setting performed by a licensed physical therapist or athletic trainer. We believe that recovery should be fast, convenient, and accessible for everyone which is exemplified in both our locations located in Haverhill, MA & Wakefield, MA. Click HERE to book a free discovery call with FIXXED!
