Danielle Duley from RIC's Ability Lab, shares the following tips, to help ensure a healthy 18 holes!
Golfer elbow can be due to improper swing or putting technique
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Consider warming up before the 18 hole course!
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• To decrease strain on your elbows and forearm, move from the larger joints as much as possible, such as your shoulders and hips
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• Perform stretches to low back with backward bending
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• Avoid flexing/bending the wrist when striking the ball
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• Extend your elbow as your bend your palm down to stretch your forearm extensors
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• Keep the knees bent and dynamic, weight shifting from your legs to increase the power of your swing
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• Stand and lean forward from the hips with knee extended to stretch your hamstrings
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• Keep the ear, shoulders and hips aligned as much as possible, to avoid placing additional strain on your low back
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• Stretch between holes!
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