By turning to the specialized professionals at the Kinetic Center in Lugano, you will achieve a trained and high-performing body, ready to confidently and successfully take on the challenges of the golf course.
Golf is an apparently low-impact sport, but it requires precise movements and high muscular control. Repetitive and asymmetrical actions, such as the swing, can cause stress and injuries. Thanks to a personalized approach, physiotherapy for golfers helps maintain physical efficiency, prevent musculoskeletal problems, and improve performance on the course.
The most common injuries in golf
The golfer’s body is exposed to stress due to repetitive movement patterns, incorrect posture, and vibrations that cause overuse syndromes, often characterized by underestimated symptoms that appear gradually.
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Also common among golfers, caused by the repetitive impact movement of the club that overstrains the elbow tendons.
Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
Affects the inner side of the elbow and is due to the repeated and intense use of the muscles and tendons that flex the wrist and elbow during the swing.
Lower back pain
Repeated trunk rotations during the swing cause muscle tension that can lead to chronic lower back pain.
Shoulder injuries
Repetitive movements put excessive stress on the rotator cuff muscles, causing tendinitis and muscle tears.
Iliotibial band syndrome
More common among runners, but can also affect golfers due to asymmetrical postures and repetitive movements, causing knee pain.
Specific physiotherapy for golfers
Physiotherapy for golfers includes targeted treatments for prevention, rehabilitation, and improvement of sports performance.
Biomechanical assessment and prevention
Helps identify muscular imbalances, joint stiffness, and postural issues. Based on this, personalized exercises are created to improve flexibility, muscle strength, and joint stability, reducing the risk of injury.
Post-injury rehabilitation
Includes targeted treatments to restore functionality and strength in injured areas. For lateral epicondylitis and golfer’s elbow, manual therapy techniques, stretching, and eccentric strengthening exercises are used. The most effective analgesic and anti-inflammatory electrotherapy treatments include shockwave therapy, ultrasound therapy, and cryotherapy.
Treatment of lower back injuries
Involves exercises to improve spinal mobility, strengthen the core, and correct postural misalignments. Shockwave therapy, electrostimulation, and ultrasound are particularly suitable for reducing pain and promoting tissue healing in the lower back.
Improving sports performance
Sports physiotherapy optimizes the golfer’s technique with specific exercises for coordination, functional strengthening, and neuromuscular training. Swing power, stability during putting, and overall physical endurance can be improved with a personalized physiotherapy program.
Why choose physiotherapy for golfers?
Physiotherapy is essential for the health and performance of golfers, both amateurs and professionals. Preventing injuries, treating musculoskeletal injuries, and improving performance are achievable goals through personalized programs.
By turning to the specialized professionals at the Kinetic Center in Lugano, you will achieve a trained and high-performing body, ready to confidently and successfully take on the challenges of the golf course.
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