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Golf Mobility: Hip Part 2

Hip Mobility Part 2 Progressions

Limited hip mobility is a common problem that can cause pain and/or compensations with the golf swing. 
Backswing: back leg internally rotates, front leg externally rotates
Downswing and follow through: back leg externally rotates, front leg internally rotates

Hypomobility can contribute to swing faults including:
🏌️‍♂️Sway (backswing)
🏌️‍♂️Slide (downswing)
🏌️‍♂️Hanging Back (downswing)
🏌️‍♂️Loss of Posture

Poor hip mobility can also lead to compensations creating pain at the lumbar spine, knee, and ankle.

Exercises:

⛳️True Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch WITH QUAD 🔑 tuck your hips underneath you first
⛳️Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch with Stick Mobility overhead reach
⛳️Hip Internal Rotation with Stick Mobility Assist
⛳️Bilateral Adductor Rock Backs

Stay tuned for ankle mobility!


Check out the exercises here!

Get in Touch:

(949) 409-1339
Kevin O’Connor, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
TPI Medical 3 Certified
Owner - Impact Physical Therapy and Performance
Physical Therapist – Laguna Niguel, California
[email protected]

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