Golf health articles

FAQ's for golf specific training By Ramsay McMaster, Golf Physiotherapist Increasingly, more golfers are curious about the advantages of golf-specific fitness. This month Ramsay McMaster answers some frequently asked questions...More
Tales of two baby boomers By Ramsay McMaster, Golf Physiotherapist with Rohan Clarke Most golfers would love to play the game three or four times a week, but aren’t able to do so for health reasons or work commitments. Mark Saville was no different. How often he could play was restricted because of chronic injuries. And as the managing director of a successful manufacturing business, the 30-handicapper didn’t have much time, either. Mark, now 50, has been conscious of his health ever since he suffered a heart scare when he was 40 years old...More
The seven deadly sins of warming up Written by Ramsay Mcmaster Ramsay McMaster offers the first in a series of incisive articles on golf health and fitness. Your warm up could be doing you more harm than good. Ramsay lists the worst 7 offenders..More
Carry or pull - which is best for your back? Written by Dr. Antoni Jakubowski One of the most common golf related questions I get asked is "Should I carry or should I pull?" Depending upon the time of year, some courses do not give you the option. However, the answer is simple. Carry...all year round. There are many benefits to carrying a bag, and avoiding the continuous bending forward and twisting body position you have when pulling a trolley. Your walking posture is greatly improved if... Full story on Carry or Pull?

Getting the back right Written by Dr. Antoni M. Jakubowski In the game of golf, back and joint pain is an epidemic. Professionals and amateurs all have it and if they don't now, they soon will. What can we do to recognise it? And how can we correctly manage the condition? With my experience specialising in the treatment of tour players and amateurs alike over the past 12 years, I'll try to help. Full story on getting the back right

Pilates and Golf Written by Angela Byne, qualified Pilates instructor In many ways the game of golf has come along way in the last 20 years. Unfortunately most golfers fail to recognize the physical demands placed on their bodies during a game of golf. Due to sheer volume and frequency, these forces placed on the body have a massive impact. It is no wonder that some 53% of golfers complain of lower back pain...Full story on pilates and golf