Golf Mobility: Hip Part 2
Hip Mobility Part 2 Progressions
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 WITH QUAD 🔑 tuck your hips underneath you first
⛳️Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch with Stick Mobility overhead reach
⛳️Hip Internal Rotation with Stick Mobility Assist
⛳️Bilateral Adductor Rock Backs
Stay tuned for ankle mobility!
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Kevin O’Connor, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
TPI Medical 3 Certified
Owner - Impact Physical Therapy and Performance
Physical Therapist – Laguna Niguel, California
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