Although golf is not a contact sport, we still see our share of injuries. Here's an infographic you can share with your golfing buddies, detailing the common injuries and what you can do to combat them.
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Why The Heck Did I Tear My Meniscus Playing Golf?
Unfortunately, tearing your meniscus while playing golf is not that uncommon. Here's why...
Are the "Yips" In Golf An Orthopaedic Problem?
As you are following through on your putting motion, your hand spasms and you shank the ball badly. You shrug it off. But then, two holes later, the same thing happens! Oh no. You’ve got the yips!
Avoiding Common Golf Injuries
The immense amount of torque we put our bodies throw in order to execute the golf swing can result in the opposite knee and shoulder taking the largest amount of the force. So if you are right handed, you would face potential problems with the left knee, the back, and the right shoulder. If you've played golf for any amount of time, you probably know what I'm talking about.
Common Knee and Shoulder Injuries in Golf
Anybody who has seen some of these long drive hitters knows how much torque we put our bodies through in the golf swing. In right handed golfers, the left knee, back and often the right shoulder take the brunt of the over-use. Virtually everybody who has played a fair amount of golf has felt these issues.