Golf is a physically demanding sport that requires precision, power, and perseverance. Unfortunately, golf can cause serious overuse injuries, particularly in the back, hips, shoulders, and wrists. The good news? With proper preparation, warm-ups, and physical conditioning, most golf injuries can be avoided. In this article, we’ll cover common golf injuries, tips for prevention, and golf-specific fitness resources to help you stay pain-free while improving your performance. C

Are you searching for a way to accelerate muscle growth and recovery—without getting injured from heavy lifting? Discover Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), a breakthrough technique offered at Integrative Therapeutics in Ellisville, MO. What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)? Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) is an innovative exercise and rehabilitation method that uses specialized cuffs to partially restrict blood flow to the arms or legs during low-load resis

Golfers across St. Louis and beyond are discovering that the secret to unlocking true distance potential isn’t just about swing mechanics or the latest driver—it’s about combining evidence-based physical therapy with Golf Smarter strategies, guided by the expertise of the Saint Louis Golf Doc, Dr. David Didlake, DPT. If you’re ready to drive farther, play pain-free, and Golf Smarter, you’re in the right place! Why Golf Demands Both Power and Precision Golf is unique. Few spor

Body Tempering to the Low Back Historically, the term tempering has been associated with metal work - a process used to harden metal. However, body tempering is a recently developed soft tissue treatment that has been found to help reduce pain, improve soft tissue extensibility, and facilitate tissue repair. So while the tempering of old hardened metal, present-day body tempering reduces the stiffness of soft tissues, though ironically, it does so with the use of a tool made

Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them—at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products that I trust and believe can benefit your recovery or performance journey. WHAT ARE PROTEINS? Protein is vital for human survival! That may sound hyperbolic (and poetic), but without protein our bodies wouldn’t be able to fight infections, synthesize hormones, assist with cellular division,

Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them—at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products that I trust and believe can benefit your recovery or performance journey. What Is Creatine and How Does It Work? Creatine is an organic acid made in the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and brain. Now that might sound really scientific, but I promise we aren't going to delve into organic chemistry

Proper power generation combines mobility, timing, and force production for maximum distance The Science Behind Power in Golf It's no secret that if you want to drive the ball farther, you need to maximize your power output. As the Saint Louis Golf Doc, I work with clients all the time to improve their power output. But what exactly is power? POWER DEFINED Power can be defined as the time rate of doing work, where work equals the product of the force being exerted on an objec

May the Force Be With You! Happy May 4th to my fellow Star Wars and golf fanatics! The force is strong with this article. By combining Star Wars and golf, I believe we've created powerful insights to better understanding golf performance. Imagine Darth Vader on a par 5...hole in one!? "Um, excuse me sir, but you can't...(cough, choke, gasp)". He'd be the only person ever known to shoot an 18! And while we mere mortals can't use the force, we can harness our body's natural pow

Introduction While Shakespeare was one of the most prolific writers the world has seen, the answer to the question he posed, and the one that I modified ever so slightly, is indeed to HIIT! Don't worry—I'm not inciting violence here. HIIT refers to High-Intensity Interval Training in case you were wondering. So please don't go and hit your brother or anyone else just because I said to HIIT! Now that you know the answer to the question, let's explore why high-intensity interva

Introduction Physical therapy (PT) is a vital healthcare profession that helps people of all ages recover from injury, manage chronic pain, and improve their movement and quality of life. But there are many misconceptions about what physical therapy is and what physical therapists do. Did you know that in all 50 states, you can see a physical therapist without a physician referral? And that the average physical therapy doctoral program is highly competitive, with an acceptanc