Physical Therapy Blog

Golf combines precision, skill, and strategy. While a golfer's prowess relies heavily on technique and experience, having the right equipment is vital in optimizing performance on the course. But learning the different types of clubs and balls can seem overwhelming - how do you pick the right equipment for various shots? While some knowledge can come with experience, our golf team at EW Motion Therapy can be an excellent resource to prepare your body to play your best game. Even if you decide our golf team isn’t a good fit for you, you can still read on as we delve into the three essential golf equipment components: balls, clubs, and tees. Understanding their purpose and benefits enables you to make informed choices to improve your golfing experience.

Golf is a sport that requires a combination of skill, coordination, and athleticism. While technique and practice are essential to improving one's game, golfers can benefit from a well-designed gym program to enhance physical fitness. In the gym, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, so golfers need to understand the main areas they should prioritize while working out. Our golf specialists at EW Motion Therapy can work with you to develop a workout plan to address your improvement areas. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on as we explore how golfers can improve their mobility, stability, and strength/power in the gym and whether personal training would be beneficial.

Golf is a sport that people of all ages have enjoyed for many years. While it may not be the first sport that comes to mind when thinking of activities for kids, it can offer numerous benefits for children and become a sport they pursue for a lifetime. Our golf team at EW Motion Therapy loves helping young golfers improve their swings, learn new techniques, and find their passion for the sport. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on as we explore how golf can benefit kids physically and mentally, as well as the life lessons they can learn from the sport.

Golf is a sport that requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and endurance. Without proper preparation, golfers may suffer from injuries and decreased performance. Stretching is essential to any golfer's warm-up routine as it helps increase flexibility and prevent injuries. But what stretches should you do?

Any athlete needs to prioritize healthy eating and hydration to optimize performance, and though you may not realize it, golfers are no exception. While golf might not be as high-impact of a sport as football or basketball, it takes an immense amount of mental concentration and endurance to succeed. So how can golfers eat right to prepare their bodies to play?

The Masters Tournament is a major event in the world of professional golf. Every year, top players from all over the world are invited to the tournament to compete for the prestigious green jacket. But it can also be a cause for concern when it comes to golf injuries.

When you are looking for a public golf course to play a few rounds, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have multiple golf courses, and Birmingham is no exception - the Magic City has many beautiful public greens. With so many choices of golf courses in the area, how do you decide which one to visit for your next round?

Your spine is one of your body’s primary internal structures. It surrounds and protects your spinal cord and provides support and stability for the entire body. A scoliosis diagnosis can raise many questions concerning your daily life moving forward. Will I be able to do my favorite activities? Can I exercise like I currently do? And how much daily pain will I have?

When you think of injuries that can occur while playing sports, you may think of tearing an ACL, breaking an arm, or spraining an ankle. One condition you might not even be aware of is a sports hernia (athletic pubalgia), which can occur with overexertion in any sport. So how do you get a sports hernia, and how do you treat it when you get one?

Dry needling may seem like an intimidating procedure if you have a fear of needles. If you finally gain the courage to go to a needling session, and you are then presented with the option of adding electrical stimulation, that may increase your fear even more. Your mind may flash to the image of a black and white Frankenstein being struck by lightning. You may wonder if it hurts more and whether the electrical stimulation would benefit you. Even though your practitioner will go over everything with you before you get started, it may be difficult to dismiss all of your nerves.