Golf Swing Efficiency
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Golf Swing Efficiency
Dennis Halliday is a physical therapist at Angels Camp Physical Therapy. He has 34 years experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. He is an avid golfer logging approximately 85 rounds of golf per year. Dennis is the only TPI certified professional in the foothills. He is certified as an expert in the body swing connection and will work closely with your teaching professional to maximize results. Golf Swing Efficiency: For more information or to set up an appointment please contact: The Body-Swing Connection . Dennis Halliday, PT Any error in timing, body position or sequencing will result in an inefficient golf swing. Three things that lead to efficiency breakdowns : • Poor mechanics: Best addressed by your golf teaching professional • Poor Conditioning: The focus of our program • Poor equipment Phone: 209-736-9266 Email: [email protected] www.sonoramedicalcenter.org Titleist Performance Institute Program The Evaluation The evaluation involves 16 physical screens that quickly identify any physical limitations that may be causing a player’s swing inefficiencies and an Who Would Benefit From a Golf Swing Efficiency Evaluation? The program is designed to benefit the serious and recreational golfer alike. • Male/female golfers age 13+ years player’s swing efficiency. • Any golfer who has joint or muscle pain that 1. Pelvic Tilt test • exercise prescription designed to improve the 2. Pelvic Rotation test effects their swing orthopedic surgery and want to transition back 3. Torso Rotation test 4. Overhead Deep Squat 5 Introduction The experts at Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) have spent more than 18 years using more than 100,000 golfers to study one thing: The Body Swing Connection. The years of study have resulted in TPI’s philosophy of the golf swing: “We don’t believe there is one way to swing a golf club; we believe there are an infinite number of ways to swing a golf club. But we do believe that there is one efficient way for everyone to swing a club and it is based on what the golfer can physically do.” 5. Toe Touch test 6. 90/90 test 7. Single Leg Balance test Golfers who are recovering from any to golf • Golfers who are currently taking golf lessons and are struggling to perform what the golf teacher is asking 8. Lat Length test Why Get Evaluated? 9. Lower Quarter Rotation test The golf swing is one of the most intricate, athletic 10. Cervical Rotation test 11. Wrist Hinge test 12. Forearm Rotation test 13. Wrist Flexion test 14. Wrist Extension test 15. Seated Trunk Rotation test 16. Bridge with leg extension test actions in sports and requires a certain level of mobility, flexibility, strength and power. If any or all of these actions are limited, then the swing will be compromised causing the golfer inability to perform the swing proficiently. Our TPI professional is trained to increase player performance through a deep understanding of how The Center for Sports Medicine is proud to offer this the body functions during the golf swing. golfer-specific evaluation and conditioning program at our Angels Camp Physical Therapy office location to benefit our golfing community. **Swing mechanics will not be taught in this program, but a referral will be made to our local golf teaching professional.