Golf Injuries: Cervical Spine Problems One of the most common golf injuries is a cervical spine injury. In our video series with MD Dr. Philipp Heuberer we will discuss the cervical spine injuries in golf, one of the most common golf injuries. Cervical spine injuries often involve permanent complete or partial loss of sensory function, and many associated complications. As is the case with all injuries of the spinal cord, injuries located higher on the spine will be more severe. Cervical Spine Syndrome Tingling, numbness, and/or weakness in the arms,…
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Avoidable Golf Injuries: Elbow, Wrist, Shoulder
Golf Injury Prevention for Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Injuries Everybody knows the most common golf injuries are shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries. So, let´s talk about golf injury prevention. Those who suffer from these injuries inevitably have to stop playing golf for a certain amount of time. Nobody wants that. So, the question is how to avoid these injuries, and also improve your performance at the same time. To answer this question, you must know that the common unstructured imbalance method starts at the backswing with your hands. Your…
Golf Injuries: Rotator Cuff Injury
Golf Injuries: Rotator Cuff Injury One of the most common golf injuries is the rotator cuff injury. In our video series with MD Dr. Philipp Heuberer we will discuss shoulder injuries in golf, one of the most common golf injuries. Rotator cuff injuries may be the result of either a substantial injury to the shoulder or to progressive degeneration or wear and tear of the tendon tissue. Repetitive overstretching over a prolonged period of time may irritate or damage the tendon. Avoid Repetitive Overstretching Shoulder pain will interrupt your…
Golf Injuries: Torn ACL
Torn ACL Injuries – How to avoid them in Golf? One of the most common golf injuries are the torn ACL injuries. In our video series with MD Dr. Philipp Heuberer, we will discuss tearing your ACL in golf, one of the most common golf injuries. Anterior cruciate ligament injury is when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is either stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. The most common injury is a complete tear. Symptoms include pain, a popping sound during the injury, instability of the knee, and joint swelling Knee…
Golf Injuries: Wrist Injuries
How to avoid wrist injuries in Golf? One of the most common golf injuries are the wrist injuries. In our video series with MD Dr. Philipp Heuberer we will discuss the wrist injuries in golf, one of the most common golf injuries. Wrist pain will interrupt your golf swing, you will lose power, distance, precision and consistency. Our research team was looking for solutions to avoid wrist injuries which lead to stiffness and loss of motion. What can you do to avoid the wrist injuries in golf? What can you…