When identifying and assessing a golf injury, it is important to be able to understand the golf swing mechanics. Our Lead Physiotherapist Tom Ellerton-Unwin is passionate about playing golf and has advanced experience in screening all golf related injuries. Having previously competed at a high level he has further developed his knowledge and assessment skills by completing TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) medical level qualifications in 2021.
Golf related Injuries can occur due to a number of reasons
Frequency / time playing or practicing - Hitting or playing more often after a long break from golf can increase the pressure on your joints, muscles and tendons. This can lead to overload type injuries and pain. A player will often then compensate by moving differently to compensate and cause other musculoskeletal problems.
Technical issues - Swing characteristics can also aggravate conditions such as lower back pain or shoulder pain. These swing patterns could be movements described as early extension or excessive sway, which can both lead to lower back pain. A reduced amount of thoracic or upper back flexibility and lead to reverse pivot or sway to complete a backwing motion.
Acute injuries - Taking a big divot or hitting a tree root whilst playing can injure wrist joints and tendons. These conditions can stop a player from being able to play golf and will require detailed assessment and planning for treatment, so that return to play timeframe estimations can be more accurate.
What does the Golf Performance Assessment include?
Your 60 minute Golf assessment includes the following:
16 Point Assessment
Tom Ellerton-Unwin, our Lead Physiotherapist has created this unique Golf Performance Assessment where he will carry out a physical screening to create an individual programme for you, analysing your quality of movement, flexibility, stability and strength whilst playing golf.
BodiTrak Golf System
Using our Boditrak pressure and video system we will record your stance and swing while also measuring the transfer of weight in the golf swing to provide an accurate indication of how you use your feet whilst completing each swing. Changes in pressure from right foot to left, or from toe to heel can strongly influence the outcome and direction of each shot. We can also use this data to help optimize your power and speed in the golf swing, increasing club head speed, distance and accuracy.
You will receive a full report and a tailored course of sessions to improve your game.
16 Point Assessment
BodiTrak Golf System
Kinematic Analysis
Full Report
Tailored Plan
Why come to us?
Tom is our Lead Physiotherapist and holds a Titleist Performance Institute qualified certification. He will work alongside your Golf coach or teaching professional, should you be working with one. Alongside our BodiTrak Golf System, our clinic also comes equipped with a fully kitted out gym, electrotherapy, hot and cold therapy, acupuncture and soft tissue treatment.
Following your Golf Assessment, you’ll be recommended one of the Golf Performance Packages to suit your condition, goals and expectations.