Dr. David Pumphrey - Physical Therapist
Dr. David Pumphrey is a Physical Therapist and TPI Certified Medical Professional that specializes in golf related injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Content is not medical advice. Consult with your doctor before exercising.
24/06/2020
INCREASE DISTANCE AND PREVENT LOW BACK PAIN...by preventing early extension in the swing! Early extension can occur due to a number of impairments, and can create compression in the low back which may translate to pain.
The picture on the right demonstrates what early extension looks like in the swing!
Find a TPI certified Physical Therapist in your area (https://www.mytpi.com/experts)
to find the mechanical deficits that may be keeping you from reaching your full golf potential!
12/06/2020
Last week I posted a short video explaining the basics behind facet syndrome and how it can cause low back pain in golfers. This picture shows the importance of a posterior pelvic tilt in the downswing to prevent facet compression and pain!
❌Left side- These pictures show excessive lumbar extension and an anterior or forward pelvic tilt or S-posture at address, pelvic rotation but not a posterior or backward pelvic tilt through the down swing, and right sided low back compression after impact.
This is one of the leading causes of dominant side back pain in golfers!
✅Right side- These pictures show a neutral spine at address, a posterior pelvic tilt and right to left rotation before impact, and minimal right sided low back compression after impact!
Swing like the pictures on the right and you will likely increase power and distance and prevent back pain!
A TPI Certified Physical Therapist can help decrease restrictions that cause poor swing mechanics and can give you corrective exercises to improve your motor control and ability to perform a posterior pelvic tilt!
Low back pain is one of the most common injuries that golfers, both professional and recreational, experience, and it can put a real damper on your golf season.
Facet Syndrome is one common pathology that causes low back pain, but it can be FIXED with conservative treatment!
Reach out to a TPI Certified Physical Therapist in your area so that you can golf without pain!
04/06/2020
The best players in the world are surrounded by a team of TPI certified Medical, Fitness, and Golf Professionals that help them play at their highest level. Why can’t you have a team supporting you?
YOU CAN!!
There are TPI Certified golf professionals in your area that want to help YOU!
If you live in Richmond, VA and want to reduce your injury risk, get rid of pain, get stronger, and improve your golf game, send me a message and I can help you build your very own TPI Certified golf team!
Easy Exercise to Improve Your Posture at Address!
Finding your neutral spine is important for swing optimization and may help reduce the risk of developing low back injury!
If you struggle with this exercise or have pain with this exercise, you should see a golf physical therapist!
It’s important to have the ability to perform a pelvic tilt and control that pelvic tilt at address and throughout the swing!
See your Golf Physical Therapist today to increase your neuromuscular control and address other factors that contribute to the ability to perform a pelvic tilt!
Shoulder external rotation is a crucial part of the back swing and follow through and is limited in many golfers.
It is important to gently work into this motion, and motion may be improve with this exercise.
**If you have pain, please stop and consult your physical therapist or physician. Please consult with your physician before engaging in any exercise program to make sure you are fit to exercise**
Mobility in the thoracic spine is important for optimal swing mechanics! Try out these two exercises to improve your thoracic spine mobility!
**Please consult with your Physician before engaging in any exercise program to make sure that you are fit to exercise. Stop if you have pain and consult with your physician or physical therapist.**
Low Back Mobility for Golfers!
It is imperative to have good mobility in the lumbar spine to prevent abnormal swing mechanics. Decreased mobility can also contribute to low back pain.
These two simple exercises can be used to promote better lumbar flexion and extension, as well as rotational mobility. This may help improve your swing mechanics and could even increase your swing power and driving distance!
**Please consult with your physician before engaging in any new exercise program. If you have pain, stop the exercise and consult with your physician or physical therapist**
Rotational hip mobility is essential for golfers looking to achieve proper swing mechanics.
Try these two simple exercises before you go to the driving range, the course, or just to improve your hip mobility!
**Please consult with your physician or physical therapist to determine if these exercises are appropriate for you, or before beginning any exercise program**
15/04/2020
It is crucial for golfers, just like other athletes, to cross train! Cross training will help increase strength, power, and aerobic capacity, which will allow you to reach your full golf potential!
While you have extra time at home, go for a run or do some strength training!
**Consult with you physician prior to exercising to make sure that it is appropriate for you!**
Ankle mobility is crucial for optimal golf performance!
Simple stretches and mobility exercises can make big improvements in your ankle mobility, which can help improve swing power and biomechanics!
**This video is not meant to be medical advice! Please consult with your physician before you engage in exercise to determine if it is safe for you!**
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