IMPROVE MY GAME

Vision and Its Impact on Your Game

By Greg Rose

The development and use of your visual system has an impact on every aspect of your golf game.

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Claude Harmon III, Mark Blackburn and Dave Phillips Share Perspective on Building a TPI Team

By TPI

"As a golf instructor you don’t have to be an amazing physical therapist, you just have to be aware of their limitations so that you can point golfers in the right direction."

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Introducing RacquetFit: The Body-Tennis Connection

By Dr. Greg Rose

RacquetFit is dedicated to studying how the body moves in Tennis and assessing an athlete's physical ability to perform movement patterns specific to the sport.

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Should Golfers Push, Pull or Carry Their Clubs?

By Dr. Josh Nelson

Research suggests that using a push cart is a better option than carrying your bag, even if your pride tells you otherwise.

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5 Training Strategies to Increase Vertical Thrust Without Leaving The Ground

By Pam Owens

Vertical thrust is a significant power generator in the golf swing, but how do you train a your client that is unable to jump? Here are a few ideas from TPI Certified trainer Pam Owens.

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Are You Stretching or Warming Up?

By Phil Cheetham

A decision must be made as to what is the goal of stretching. Are you wishing to increase range of motion or warm up for activity?

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The Difference between X-Factor and X-Factor Stretch

By Phil Cheetham

X-Factor Stretch may be more important than the X-Factor.

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Can manual therapy fix your golf swing ?

By Dave Phillips

Manual therapy techniques like ART might be just what your golf swing and your body needs.

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Eliminate the Sway

By Dr. Greg Rose

This article breaks down potential physical causes of Sway and Dr. Greg Rose's guideline for attacking this swing fault in the gym.

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Mechanical or Inflammatory Pain?

By Dave Phillips

This releates to the treatment of many injuries !!!!

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The Benefits Of Complex Training For Power Development In Golfers

By Michael Carroll

Complex training is a training method which combines a high load strength exercise, and a lower load velocity or power based exercise, of similar movement patterns into an “exercise pairing”.

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A Practical Guide to Off-Season Periodization for Golf Fitness

By Nick Buchan

“Performance only occurs because you plan for it.”

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Be Like Mike: How Mike Weir is Improving His Physical Capabilities in his 40's

By Jason Glass

Masters Champion Mike Weir joins the Coach Glass podcast to discuss his approach to training and performance.

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5 Lessons Learned From Training Those With Low Back Pain

By Dean Somerset

Lower back pain is the most common injury in golf. According to some studies, lower back injuries account for roughly 1/3 of all golf injuries. Strength coach Dean Somerset shares his experience and observations from working with athletes who have lower back pain.

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Helping Rising Star David Puig Limit Side Bend to Alleviate Stress on Lower Back

By TPI

At just 22 years old, David Puig is one of the most talented young golfers in the world, but when we met him two years ago, he was already complaining of lower back pain. Though pain is multifactorial, we always want to investigate if mechanics or movement capabilities could be contributing factors. In David’s case, his movement screen matched his 3D data, suggesting that his body may be an underlying driver of inefficient technique.

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When Vertical Force Peaks Too Late in the Downswing

By TPI

The most powerful, effective ball-strikers in the world tend to apply vertical force earlier in the downswing than most amateurs. If vertical force peaks too late, it's more difficult for the golfer to translate it to the club.

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Active Recovery: An Important Day in Your Week

By Pam Owens

Recovery doesn't mean doing nothing.

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When Working To Improve Rotational Capabilities, Don't Overlook The Neck

By Kevin Dishon

The cervical spine is one of the more neglected body parts in terms of mobility training, but it is extremely important, especially considering how modern lifestyles impact posture.

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6 Exercises Every Hypermobile Golfer Needs

By PFS Fitness

Hypermobile golfers are vulnerable to injury and performance limitations. A common occurrence among young athletes.

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How Ankle Mobility Influences Your Movement Patterns and Your Golf Swing

By TPI

Dr. Greg Rose explains the relationship between the deep squat and Loss of Posture, specifically as it relates to ankle mobility.

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