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GOLF RECOVERY LIBRARY
Practical insights on mobility, recovery, strength and performance so you can play with less pain, more consistency, and more energy.
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Injury Prevention Tips For My Weekend Warriors and Rusty Golfers.
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

Dr. David Didlake, DPT
Mar 44 min read


Power Optimization: The Science of Maximizing Your Golf Driving Distance According to the Saint Louis Golf Doc
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

Dr. David Didlake, DPT
Oct 10, 20246 min read


The Force in Golf: How Strength and Mobility Power Your Swing
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

Dr. David Didlake, DPT
May 4, 20245 min read
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