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GOLFING HEALTH 05
GOLF, PILATES Brought to you by:
AND YOU
Over the past years, golf has rapidly risen to be one
of the most renowned recreational and competitive
sports in the world. Men, women, teenagers and
grandparents alike started reaching for their clubs and
heading to the manicured greens to get a swing at this
popular sport.
With this increase in popularity, common golf injuries
to the lower back, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and
knees became more prevalent. This is due to the
highly repetitive nature of this sport and its movement
– the golf swing. Any minute mechanical fault within
a golf swing places excessive strain on the same body
part, and this imbalanced stress can eventually cause
a breakdown in the muscle, ligament, or joint after
numerous repeated swings.
From a physiotherapist’s point of view, the consistent
golf swing should be as smooth and effcient as Q POP QUIZ
possible. Smooth motion implies good muscle control,
less friction and strain, and therefore effcient use of
muscle energy to create a powerful swing. Be one of the frst 3 readers to submit the correct
answer to any one of the questions below and
So how can Pilates help to improve your game? stand to win a Group Kick-start Package with a
total worth over $160 each. Package is inclusive
Pilates is a strength and conditioning exercise that is of one trial class, three fundamental classes and
renowned for its ability to rapidly build strength in the one beginner class.
core. From your core, Pilates exercises systematically
work to build strength, fexibility and alignment across
the entire body. It is this strength and mobility gained 1 Where do common golf injuries occur?
through Pilates that will help you to carry the force
from the golf club to the shoulders, through to the 2 Why are injuries so common in golf?
hips, knees and feet.
Pilates exercises also condition the body, to improve 3 What is Pilates?
motion and fexibility through the stiffer joints, and
support the weaker, unstable parts of your body to 4 Why is it important to have a smooth
and effcient golf swing?
ensure a smooth wind up through the entire body
without increasing extra strain on any particular joint. 5 How can Pilates help improve your game?
For more information, please contact Focus Pilates to
speak with an Instructor or qualifed physiotherapist
on how they can help you improve your game. Email your answers and contact details to
contact@mygolfkaki.com by 30 April 2015.
www.focuspilates.com.sg Winners’ names will be published in the next issue.
GOLF, PILATES Brought to you by:
AND YOU
Over the past years, golf has rapidly risen to be one
of the most renowned recreational and competitive
sports in the world. Men, women, teenagers and
grandparents alike started reaching for their clubs and
heading to the manicured greens to get a swing at this
popular sport.
With this increase in popularity, common golf injuries
to the lower back, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and
knees became more prevalent. This is due to the
highly repetitive nature of this sport and its movement
– the golf swing. Any minute mechanical fault within
a golf swing places excessive strain on the same body
part, and this imbalanced stress can eventually cause
a breakdown in the muscle, ligament, or joint after
numerous repeated swings.
From a physiotherapist’s point of view, the consistent
golf swing should be as smooth and effcient as Q POP QUIZ
possible. Smooth motion implies good muscle control,
less friction and strain, and therefore effcient use of
muscle energy to create a powerful swing. Be one of the frst 3 readers to submit the correct
answer to any one of the questions below and
So how can Pilates help to improve your game? stand to win a Group Kick-start Package with a
total worth over $160 each. Package is inclusive
Pilates is a strength and conditioning exercise that is of one trial class, three fundamental classes and
renowned for its ability to rapidly build strength in the one beginner class.
core. From your core, Pilates exercises systematically
work to build strength, fexibility and alignment across
the entire body. It is this strength and mobility gained 1 Where do common golf injuries occur?
through Pilates that will help you to carry the force
from the golf club to the shoulders, through to the 2 Why are injuries so common in golf?
hips, knees and feet.
Pilates exercises also condition the body, to improve 3 What is Pilates?
motion and fexibility through the stiffer joints, and
support the weaker, unstable parts of your body to 4 Why is it important to have a smooth
and effcient golf swing?
ensure a smooth wind up through the entire body
without increasing extra strain on any particular joint. 5 How can Pilates help improve your game?
For more information, please contact Focus Pilates to
speak with an Instructor or qualifed physiotherapist
on how they can help you improve your game. Email your answers and contact details to
contact@mygolfkaki.com by 30 April 2015.
www.focuspilates.com.sg Winners’ names will be published in the next issue.
