Golf Mobility: Hip Part 1
Hip Mobility
Limited hip mobility is a common problem that can cause pain and/or compensations with the golf swing.
Backswing: back leg internally rotates, front leg externally rotates
Downswing and follow through: back leg externally rotates, front leg internally rotates
Hypomobility can contribute to swing faults including:
🏌️♂️Sway (backswing)
🏌️♂️Slide (downswing)
🏌️♂️Hanging Back (downswing)
🏌️♂️Loss of Posture
Poor hip mobility can also lead to compensations creating pain at the lumbar spine, knee, and ankle.
Exercises:
⛳️True Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 🔑 tuck your hips underneath you first
⛳️Adductor Rock Backs
⛳️Forward Lunge with Elbow to Instep
⛳️90/90 Hip Rotations
Stay tuned for hip mobility Part 2!
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Physical Therapist – Laguna Niguel, California
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