Golf is an incredibly popular sport that is played by millions of people across the world. It requires a combination of factors including dynamic strength, flexibility, stability, control and co-ordination. Whether you are young or old, a beginner or Professional all these factors are important. Physiotherapy can help golfers in many ways Improve your swing and performance. Therefore giving you more chance to reduce your handicap and scores and increase your enjoyment from playing golf Prevent injuries, promote better performance Diagnose and treat any injuries that may have occurred from or be preventing you from playing golf Strengthening and conditioning programmes Specific flexibility and stretching programmes Commonly asked questions relating to your body and playing golf that can be answered through physiotherapy

• How should I prepare and warm up for playing Golf to improve my swing and prevent injuries?

• How do I prevent back pain as a Golfer?

• How do I prevent upper body pain as a golfer?

• How can I improve my peripheral and spinal joint flexibility and control?

• What type of stretches and exercises should I do before playing Golf?

• Is my current fitness and exercise program improving or affecting your golf swing?

One of our specialists, Nigel Tilley is a consultant physiotherapist to The European Tour, working at over 25 events a season with the worlds top professionals. His availability at the clinics is therefore limited, but specific golf appointments can be made. These sessions cost £75 for an hour session. This includes assessment and screening of any physical problems with particular reference to your swing and how this may be affecting or creating your problem. Treatment and rehabilitation plans will aim to resolve your physical problem and improve your golf related performance.