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Beware Of What You Stretch

By Jason Glass

So many of us have bought into the old adage that you need to stretch to stay supple and play your best. What if stretching actually had the opposite effect?

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Physical Education as a Solid Foundation for Junior Golf

By Ricardo Picorelli

Why applying more Physical Education based instruction in your program will help junior golfers in the long run.

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A Guide to Needs Analysis and Program Design for Training Golfers

By Michael Carroll

TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines how he evaluates golfers and designs training programs.

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5 Reasons Why Self-Directed Golf Fitness Programs Fall Short

By Ryan Blackburn

Most amateurs recognize that improving their fitness and movement quality will benefit their golf game, but many try to cut corners by writing their own program. TPI Certified trainer Ryan Blackburn offers some reasons why this isn't a good idea.

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We Induce Failure: Therefore, Our Students Succeed

By Dr. Bhrett McCabe

Adapted from Michael Jordan’s quote, “I failed, therefore, I succeeded,” Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the value of incorporating failure drills in your students' practice.

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The Golfer's Guide to Lower Back Pain – Part 1

By Dr. Greg Rose

TPI Cofounder Dr. Greg Rose reviews how he uses the Body-Swing Connection™ when assessing lower back injuries in golfers.

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Solving the Middle Man

By Max Prokopy

Why the Thoracic Spine is So Important

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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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5 Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain for Golfers (And What to Do About It)

By Jon Hodginkson

It’s no secret that lower back pain is a big problem in golf, but that doesn’t mean that injury and pain are inevitable. Here are a few things we can do to minimize that risk.

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How Addressing The Function Of Deep Stabilizers Can Improve Movement Quality In Your Golf Swing

By Dr. Josh Nelson

When a joint becomes restricted either through injury or prolonged postural distortions this leads to a decreased firing of the deep stabilising muscles (e.g. Multifidus, Rotatores etc.) and an over activity of the compensatory global muscles such as the Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum and Iliopsoas.

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Making Technical Changes To Compensate For Limited Hip Mobility

By Oliver Morton

If golfers have a physical limitation, they can either improve their body or work around the limitation.

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