Anatomy of Golf – Shoulder Gleno-humeral Joint Primary movers (pec, delt, lats) Stabilizers / RTC mm’s Motions include: Flexion – Extension ABDuction – ADDuction Horizontal ABD – ADD External – Internal Rotation Circumduction
Shoulder Motion Hor Add: 130 degrees (lead) ER: 100 degrees (back) IR: 70 degrees Causes if limited -Steep swing -Elbow breakdown -Lateral slide -Improper grip
Maximum Velocity During Swing (Degrees Per Second) PGALPGA PGALPGA Hip turn Shoulder turn Arm velocity Club velocity
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Shoulder Injuries: Factors Lack of ROM/flexibility –External rotation, horizontal adduction Thoracic posture Strength of Rotator Cuff Arthritic conditions Joint integrity hypo/hypermobility Swings too hard
Most Common Golfing Injuries Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis - irritation/ inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons in shoulder Rotator Cuff Strain/Tear - muscle or tendon in shoulder
Most Common Golfing Injuries Shoulder subluxation Shoulder dislocation DJD AC jount Labral tears
Types of Rehab IsotonicsPlyometricsProprioception Muscle Memory PNFStretchingPilates