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October 2014 E-Newsletter
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Golf & Skiing Clinic :: October 30th
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2 Different Seasons, 1 Similar Goal – Separation
Join us for a hands-on seminar as we discuss and demonstrate 10 Ski Conditioning Exercises you can do at home that will also Help Your Golf Game and prepare you for the next season.
1. Learn about the similarities between skiing and golf:
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- Weight Shift
- Balance
- Lower Body Strength
- Core Stability
- Separation from Upper and Lower Body
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2. Receive a PDF file of all exercises shown to perform at home
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Thursday, October 30th / 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Tetherow Golf Academy (click for map)
$10.00
Your Favorite Workout Clothes
Email Chris Cooper to RSVP: ccooper@taiweb.com
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Chris Cooper PT, DPT, CSCS
A Montana native, Chris received his Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 1999. He finished his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in May 2010. Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Level 2 Certified Golf Fitness Instructor and Medical Professional through the Titleist Performance Institute.
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Adam Huycke, TPI
Adam’s passion for golf runs deep. After struggling with team sports, he turned to golf and fell in love with it immediately. Adam is now a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) pro, and he assists players of all levels including the 2011 US Women’s Amateur champion, the men’s and women’s teams at Willamette University and a variety of high school players.
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3 Week Golf Performance Series :: RSVP Today!
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Join Physical Therapist and TPI Certified Medical and Fitness Professional, Chris Cooper, and Head PGA Golf Pro of Awbrey Glen Golf Club, Tim Fraley, for a comprehensive 3 Week Golf Performance Series.
When:
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Thursdays; November 6, 13, 20
10:00am - 11:30am
Awbrey Glen Golf Club
$199 Awbrey Glen members; $249 Non-members |
Week One: Swing and physical Assessment: 2D Video Analysis, 7-point physical assessment
Week Two: Identifying Individuals’ Top 3 Swing Faults, the physical limitations that cause them and what to do about it; learn proper dynamic warm-up prior to playing
Week Three: Swing Instruction Review, receive Titleist Performance Institute custom web-based winter fitness plan based on participant’s physical and swing limitations/inefficiencies
To reserve your spot, please RSVP by email to Chris Cooper or Tim Fraley.
Chris Cooper - RSVP to ccooper@taiweb.com
Tim Fraley - RSVP to
tim@awbreyglen.com
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Solving the Middle Man
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by: Max Prokopy (www.mytpi.com)
It wasn’t so long ago that talking about the function of the thoracic spine region drew puzzled looks from even highly dedicated trainers and teachers. I was no exception. Thanks to efforts from some talented people, including TPI’s co-founders, the thoracic spine has gone from bit player to the spotlight, and rightly so. Without reasonably sufficient t-spine movement, the golf swing suffers. Let’s take a deeper look into why that’s the case.
It’s important to get everyone on the same page with a brief anatomical overview of the area. Luckily, a picture is worth a thousand words (figures 1&2).
Four key performance joints surround the t-spine: the lumbar spine (lower back), cervical spine (neck), and two scapulo-thoracic joints. It’s not an accident that all four of these areas have a premium on stability. That suggests t-spine and ribcage mobility are oh so important.
Pouring over research on golf injuries (e.g., Cabri et al., Eur J Sport Sci, 2009 and more), most injuries in both amateurs and professionals tend to occur in the following regions:
1. LOWER BACK
2. SHOULDERS
3. ELBOWS
4. WRISTS
According to the aforementioned review of golf injury studies, the two principle risk factors for golf injury are age and low handicap. It’s safe to assume low-handicappers play and practice more to achieve increased skill. Therefore overuse, owing to either age or repetition, appears to be a common factor in golf injury risk. If we examine the location of frequent injuries, they virtually surround the thoracic spine.
Continue reading...
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Chris Cooper to Attend World Golf Fitness Summit
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We're excited to announce that Chris Cooper will be attending the World Golf Fitness Summit (WGFS) on October 26-28 in Carlsbad, CA.
The WGFS brings together the world's thought leaders in athletic performance to discuss the latest research and practical application as it applies to the world of Golf.
This year's speaker list is highlighted by Super Bowl Champion and four-time NFL Coach of the Year, Dick Vermeil, who will discuss "The Art of Coaching". In total, the event will be host to 33 speakers ranging from PGA Tour players, top PGA Tour swing coaches, renowned strength and conditioning coaches and the industry's best health and medical practitioners.
Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook (click here), as Chris will be documenting and sharing his journeys at the 2014 WGFS!
Click here to learn more about the 2014 WGFS >
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