What can we learn from Bryson DeChambeau’s approach?

Bryson DeChambeau is the 120th U.S Open Champion. There has been a lot of buzz around his new approach to the game this year: gaining 40 pounds and essentially trying to hit the ball as far as he can to make his approach shots...

The gluteus medius muscle is an extremely important but often overlooked muscle for every day performance. Situated along the side of the pelvis, the glute medius helps abduct the leg (bring the leg away from the body) and helps maintain an even pelvic alignment during single leg stance during...

The ankle joint (talocrural joint) has two movements: dorsiflexion (bringing toes up towards the knees) and plantarflexion (pushing toes down - pressing the gas). But how can ankle mobility contribute to knee pain? Despite being two different joints entirely, the ankle’s ability to move...

For the last 5 months, we have been using the K Motion K-Vest as a part of our golf-specific physical therapy evaluations. This has been an incredible tool that provides invaluable information to add to our movement evaluations. Have you been to physical therapy in the past? I can assure you that...

Improving Your Club Head Speed – The 4 Pieces of the Puzzle

The most obvious solution to hitting the ball farther is to increase club head speed. Although this is not the only way, it is the first thing most people think about. The question is, how do we swing the club faster, and in turn,...

HexBar Variations

The HexBar is a great piece of equipment to use to start building strength to create force through the ground - which ultimately is the main power source for a variety of athletic movements, especially the golf swing.

I like the HexBar as it allows you to grip at your sides...

How can I fix my Golfer’s Elbow?

There are two different treatment approaches when it comes to Golfer’s Elbow, and it all depends on how long you have been experiencing symptoms. First, let’s discuss what Golfer’s Elbow actually is:

The pain is at the medial side of the...

We all know that golf is a rotational sport. It is common to see rotational type exercises in golf programs. MedBall rotational throws, chops and lifts, and the infamous... let’s turn the cable column into a golf club. Let’s get one thing straight, rotational exercises should...

Neck ROM requirements in golf:

It is easy to think that golfers do not need much neck movement during the golf swing, as their eyes are focusing on the ball and the head is not moving much. However, as the shoulders and thorax rotate below a still head, a substantial amount of neck ROM is needed...