Golf is one of the only sports that can be played between all age ranges, skill levels, and genders. There are over 30 million people in the United States alone that play. The handicap system allows all types of people to play together in a competitive and even match. With your handicap in place you could even play Tiger Woods and possibly beat him. Some people may think of golf as a sport that doesn’t require much physical fitness. You see some professionals on TV that look like they have never set foot in a gym. Don’t be mistaken though. The top pros in the world have an intense training regiment that keeps them physically fit and able to play at a top level for many years. The golf swing is one of the most dynamic motions in sports. Although it is low impact, the golf swing puts an immense amount of stress on the body that can cause it to break down and become injured. Most professional golfers will injure themselves due to overuse where an amateur will injure themselves due to poor swing mechanics and limitations in fitness. In a typical season 60% of professionals and 40% of amateurs will report an injury. Ian Manning is a certified medical and fitness professional through the Titleist Performance Institute. He is able to look at the body and diagnose any flexibility or strength restrictions that can lead to poor performance and injury. A personalized medical treatment program can help to heal any golf related injury and prevent re-injury in the future. A personalized fitness program will increase club head speed, increase ball striking consistency, and decrease fatigue associated with a round of golf. If you want to quickly heal that painful injury that is preventing you from playing and improve your golf game contact Ian Manning M.S.P.T. He can assess your body and game and start you on the right path to play better golf. Ian can be reached by email at imanning@sportsandpt.com or by phone at 617-232-4018. | 
