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Golf Osteo

Locality: Heathmont, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9738 1443

Address: 44a CANTERBURY RD 3135 Heathmont, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.backintoosteopathy.com.au

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25.01.2022 Loss of posture is any significant change from your bodys set up position during the swing. It is a breakdown of posture and can affect many aspects including timing, balance, speed and rhythm. This again can be due to technical issues or physical issues. Because it is such a global problem there are a few physical restrictions which can cause this. These include generalised stiffness and asymmetry of the lower body, inability to separate upper and lower body (shoulders and ...hips), and lack of core strength . . OSTEO: As osteopathy has a holistic approach a full body screen and assessment is performed to identify any postural or mechanical restriction. Identifying these along any element of the biomechanical chain can impact our movement patterns. This is directly related to golf as the swing is a global movement; and restriction in any joint along the chain can impact our movement. . . GOLF: loss of posture can cause many swing faults which is not helpful during a round. Practice, warming up, performing at home exercises whilst away from golf can improve the way our body moves which can directly impact how we swing. See more

25.01.2022 Reverse Spine angle is when there is an excessive upper body backward bend during the backswing This swing characteristics is one of the most common causes of low back pain Physical characteristics which can cause this characteristic are inability to rotate the upper body around a stable pelvis, trail hip internal rotation and weakness through the core and glutes . . OSTEO: assessment and treatment is based around improving your range of motion and quality of motion. ...Identifying the reasons for your restrictions is vital to improve mobility and strength to enable you to play efficiently with less risk of injury. . . GOLF: The upper body tends to dominate in this swing characteristic due to the lower body not being able to initiate the downswing. This can cause path problems and limited power output. See more

23.01.2022 The slide is any excessive lower body movement towards the target during your downswing . . This can result in a loss of power to our swing. Physical characteristics which can cause this are the lack of ability to rotate around the lead hip, inability to separate upper and lower body, and lack of glute strength. Here are some strength exercises which can help improve glute strength: .... . - bridges: encourages core and glute strength to help stabilise lower back, pelvis and hips . . - clams: strengthening the gluteal muscles to encourage a stable lower body during the golf swing . . - straight leg side extensions: strengthening glute med which is an important muscle to stabilise lateral movement and a must exercise for someone who is sliding See more

23.01.2022 Anti-rotation exercises increase strength and stability in our core which will help increase your clubhead speed and reduce the risk of low back pain . . You may be thinking why would I want to resist rotation when golf requires so much of it? However, this anti rotation allows us to connect the lower and upper body to ensure no power is lost through the sequence of our swing .... . Anti-rotation training helps golfers crease a more efficient transfer of force from the ground, up through the body and out to the clubhead See more

23.01.2022 Golf Osteo is available over telehealth . . There is no better time than now to improve mobility and strength within your body. If golf is your focus and you suffer from aches and pains following golf, injuries preventing you from playing or you are just lacking strength and mobility in your swing... the time to act is now . ... . Telehealth allows golf and osteo screening and assessment over video call. Providing an opportunity to discuss body restrictions and weaknesses and what can be done. A tailored rehab program will be prescribed which will be focused to improve quality and efficiency of movement. . . Call Golf Osteo today on 9738 1443 or book online at www.backintoosteopathy.com.au for an appointment to begin your journey to better health! See more

23.01.2022 Golf osteopathy is based out of Back Into Osteopathy, which is a multidisciplinary clinic located on Canterbury road, Heathmont. The clinic provides many services which include osteopathy, myotherapy, podiatry, remedial message, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning as well as golf osteopathy . . The clinic is inbuilt into the community with many affiliations with local schools, gyms, sporting teams, golf courses and local businesses. We provide a high level of health se...rvice, giving our patients the best opportunity to achieve their ultimate health goals . . With this wide range of services, our experienced practitioners can assist with your musculoskeletal pain or injuries. There is no better time than now to improve your health and wellbeing and living a pain free life enables you to live life to the fullest. Call the clinic 97381443 or book online today at www.backintoosteopathy.com.au See more

21.01.2022 Reverse Spine angle is a golf swing characteristic when there is an excessive upper body backward bend during the backswing . . This swing characteristics is one of the most common causes of low back pain. Physical characteristics which can cause this characteristic are inability to rotate the upper body around a stable pelvis, trail hip internal rotation and weakness through the core and glutes. Some strength exercises which can help improve these issues include: .... . Parloff press with rotation core abdominal strength being engaged with an anti-rotation exercise will improve strength needed for a controlled swing Deadbugs a must do exercise to engage core strength and learn to dynamically control the core . . Bridges gluteal strength needed to control the body throughout the swing and prevent collapse or loss of posture See more

21.01.2022 Receive 20% off your initial consultation when you book in before April 10th . . Titleist Performance Institute screen, osteopathic screen and treatment, and rehabilitation program .... . Injury management, injury prevention, improve quality and efficiency on movement . . Book in online or call us on 9738 1443 See more

20.01.2022 Loss of posture is any significant change from your bodys set up position during the swing. Physical restrictions which can cause this issue is generalised stiffness and asymmetry of the lower body, inability to separate upper and lower body (shoulders and hips), and lack of core strength . . Here are some strengthening exercises which can improve these areas: .... . Deep squat research has shown that any limitation in performing a full deep squat can force a player to lose their pelvic posture during the downswing. Encouraging this movement will directly improve strength and asymmetry in the lower limb. See your osteo for technique and alteration advice . . Pallof press with rotation A great anti-rotation exercise which will improve core strength and train the movement needed in our swing . . Bridges core and lower limb stability and strength. A go to exercise for anyone with lower limb or back issues See more

20.01.2022 How to improve you golf game whilst sitting at the desk! . . For those of us who are the weekend warrior, working full time during the week sitting at the desk, may hit a few balls at the range during the week but then on a Saturday heading out with minimal warm up to play a round. Sound familiar? .... . Immobilisation of the sedentary lifestyle results in stiffness of our joints and tightness of our muscles because they are not required to go through there full range of motion. However, on a Saturday with golf being such a demanding sport we require our complete range and strength in every swing. Which as you can understand is most likely not optimal if we have not been exercising this range throughout the week . . How can I change this Ensuring correct ergonomics whilst at the workplace (view next slide for some key tips or book a telehealth desk ergonomic appointment); this places our body in a more optimal state, aiding to decrease pressure placed on our joints and muscles, decreasing the risk of stiffness and tightness in our body whilst at work Other key modalities which can help are: take regular brakes every 30-45 minutes, mobility and strength exercises before and after work and practice at the range during the week. . . Rotation is the key movement lost whilst sitting at the desk as it is not required; however required heavily in golf. View the Golfosteo page for rotary exercises and stretches. @ Back Into Osteopathy See more

17.01.2022 Over the top swing characteristic is a common swing fault which results from overuse of the upper body on the downswing. Physical characteristics which can cause this are decreased hip mobility, poor core strength and inability to dissociate lower and upper body. Here are some strength exercises which can help these physical issues: . . Squats Improving ankle, hip and spinal mobility which strengthening lower limb and core .... . Parlof Press Core strength and encouraging dissociation of upper and lower body . . Bridges A core and lower limb exercises to improve overall strength and stability in the lower limbs core and glutes See more

14.01.2022 Early Extension is any forward movement of the lower body towards the golf ball during the downswing. Physical characteristics which can result in early extension are generalised stiffness or asymmetry in joints and muscle of the lower limb. Here are some strengthening exercises which may help improve lower limb stiffness, asymmetry and stability and strength: . . Deep squat a test for early extension but also used as an exercise to improve lower limb strength and as...ymmetry. This exercise can be progressed with weight and regressed with sit to stand exercises . . Bridges A great exercise which improves hip mobility and strengthens core and gluteal muscles . . Lunges this exercises allows many different hip positions improving mobility and strength See more

14.01.2022 The glutes stabilise our pelvis and provide power through our swing resulting in control and distance to our shots . . They enable us to rotate around a stable body and push into the ground giving us explosive power. Weakness of the glutes can result in inconsistent shots and loss of power to our swing .... . Here is an exercise which every golfer should be performing. Is directly improves hip extension and a stable core which will in turn provide us with stability and power to our swing See more

13.01.2022 Golf Osteo can help you recover from golf related injury, body restrictions which can be causing swing faults or general golf rehab and conditioning to enable you to play the game we love for longer . . Visit www.backintoosteopathy.com.au for more information or book an appointment online or call us on 9738 1443

12.01.2022 The slide is any excessive lower body movement towards the target during your downswing. This can result in a loss of power to our swing. Physical characteristics which can cause this are the lack of ability to rotate around the lead hip, inability to separate upper and lower body, and lack of glute strength . . OSTEO: This excessive lower body movement can cause hip and lower back pain as a result of increased load and strain to lower body. Strength and mobility work to imp...rove movement patterns can assist with decreasing load and strain placed through the body due to swing faults . . GOLF: The upper body needs a stable lower body to accelerate around during the downswing. The forward shift of the lower body in the downswing needs to transfer energy to the upper body and stabilize the extreme rotary forces that are created in the upper body, arms, and club. If there is no stable platform to rotate around, a loss of power will be the consequence. See more

10.01.2022 Titleist Performance Institute Certified . . TPI is the worlds leading educational organisation dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing .... . Titlest have comprised a screen which is used by the worlds top professional golfers to identify body limitations which can result in swing faults . . This screen can be used for golfers of all abilities to locate restrictions and weaknesses which can be causing pain, swing faults or lack of efficiency . . Golf Osteo uses the TPI screen combined with video analysis and an osteopathic screen to specifically identify and analyse your abilities . . Book in with Golf Osteo today to receive your TPI screen See more

10.01.2022 The late buckle is a swing characteristic which is determined by a drop in the knees after the point of impact. Physical reasons which can cause this are weakness through our core and glute muscles, restrictions to hip or ankle, or lower back pain. Here are some strength exercises to improve stability of core and gluteal muscles: . . - Standing side leg raises: This helps strengthen glute med and an important muscle to stabilise the hip and pelvis which will prevent bu...ckling at the hip . . - Advanced Bridges: see previous posts for regression but this exercise will strengthen core, glutes and hamstrings which will allow for extension and explosion into the lead leg during the follow through, again preventing the buckle . . - Donkey kicks: strengthening glute max will again allow extension and straightening through the swing and prevent collapsing of the leg See more

09.01.2022 New Logo . . Bringing in 2020 with a new logo Golf Osteo is working with golf instructors and golf clubs to enable you to play the game we love for longer .... . New logo, new posts, new ideas... Stay tuned for more See more

07.01.2022 Upper and lower body separation mobility ensures we maintain good posture as well as creating power to our swing . . Spinal and hip restrictions can result in a lack of upper and lower body separation and can be detrimental to our swing. It can result in loss of posture and over the top swing .... . We need our upper body to rotate around a stable base in our backswing to maintain good posture. We need our pelvis to rotate first in our downswing creating power and maintaining good posture . . Here are some exercises which can help achieve rotation of our upper and lower body independently to each other See more

07.01.2022 Chicken winging is a term which describes the break-down of the lead arm through impact . . Physical issues which can lead to this are usually lower body issues in not generating enough power, lower body not initiating the downswing, steepening of the swing plane, and loss of external rotation of the lead arm. Some Strength issues which can help improve are: .... . Glute bridges: activation and strengthening to improve lower body stability to generate power . . Squats: strength and mobility improving symmetrical strength to push into the ground and create speed . . Thereband external rotations: improving range and supporting muscles for rotation through the shoulder See more

05.01.2022 Titleist Performance Institute Certified . . TPI is the world's leading educational organisation dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing .... . Titlest have comprised a screen which is used by the world's top professional golfers to identify body limitations which can result in swing faults . . This screen can be used for golfers of all abilities to locate restrictions and weaknesses which can be causing pain, swing faults or lack of efficiency . . Golf Osteo uses the TPI screen combined with video analysis and an osteopathic screen to specifically identify and analyse your abilities . . Book in with Golf Osteo today to receive your TPI screen See more

04.01.2022 Chicken winging is a term which describes the break down of the lead arm through impact . . It is a bent elbow and cupped wrist at the point of impact. Physical issues which can lead to this are usually lower body issues in not generating enough power, lower body not initiating the downswing, steepening of the swing plane, and loss of external rotation of the lead arm .... . OSTEO: lower body strength issues are usually from lack of muscle activation especially through the glutes and decreased mobility not allowing muscles to fire to generate power. Furthermore if there is loss of external rotation of the lead arm it is difficult to develop a fluid swing. Identifying the cause and resolving this issue through manual assessment, treatment and rehab can be an efficient way to optimise movement patterns to improve your swing. . . GOLF: Chicken winging can not only create a loss in power but also can add loft to the club and cause excessive spin of the golf ball. See more

02.01.2022 Casting/Scooping are swing characteristics which refer to premature release of the wrist angles during the downswing . . Physical characteristics which can cause this are lack of drive from the lower body during the swing, poor forearm and grip strength and inability to extend the trail wrist. Here are some strength exercises which can help: .... . Single leg glute bridges: the glutes stabilise and drive power in our golf swing and allow the lower body to initiate and create force . . Wrist/elbow rotations: improving grip and forearm strength will help prevent breakdown of wrist angles through the swing . . Wrist strengthening with club: whilst encouraging radio/ulna deviation and further strengthening wrist and forearm muscles See more