Golf Seminar - Thursday, October 29th

Hip Pain and Dysfunction
Implications for the Golfer Who May Need a Total Hip Replacement

Learn about the anterior hip replacement and the rehab considerations as well as strengthening and stretching exercises to help prolong and/or prevent surgical intervention.

Date:  Thursday, October 29th

Time:   6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost:  $10 per participant

RSVP:  Space is limited . Please email ccooper@taiweb.com to RSVP.

Where:   Tetherow Golf Academy (click for map)

- Injury prevention and treatment/rehabilitation tips

- Q&A session with presenters

- Raffle prizes

- Refreshments

Don't miss your opportunity to enter into our exciting raffle contest!

At the end of the season, we will be raffling off a brand new TaylorMade Driver and Driver Fitting by Mike Lewis, PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at Tetherow Academy!

HOW TO ENTER:

The above prizes will be raffled off to the person(s) who attend the most golf lectures hosted by TAI & Tetherow Golf Club during this upcoming golf season.

**Attendees must also be 18 years or older to be eligible to enter into the contest.

Joint Preserving Strategies for the Hip

via MyTPI.com

There is a growing understanding of conditions that lead to joint deterioration and arthritis.  With this understanding, we are able to implement strategies that could prevent, or at least slow the eventual progression of these conditions.  For an individual with painful arthritis, it is clearly understood that the single most important preventative factor is activity modification to protect and preserve the joint.  For example, an avid runner may need to transition to low-impact activities such as swimming, cycling, or an elliptical trainer.  A golfer who experiences pain when walking 18 holes may be better served by using a cart.  We must each take responsibility for looking after our own joints because any surgery in the presence of arthritis is unlikely to restore it to normal.

Among patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery, labral tearing is the most common type of injury encountered, and this can often be diagnosed by MRI.  However, many labral tears have associated articular damage which may not be detected before surgery.  It is the articular damage that is the main long term problem.  If the cartilage is broken down to the exposed bone underneath, a procedure called microfracture can be performed where small perforations are placed through the underlying bone, creating vascular channels to stimulate a cartilage healing response.  Although the body will not grow new cartilage, it can form fibrocartilage which is a blend of scar tissue and cartilage.  This fibrocartilage represents the body’s best effort at cartilage reformation and, while it may be imperfect, it is superior to leaving the raw bony surface to rub against the opposite side of the joint.

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Pre-Round Foam Rolling

Do you have a quick and functional foam rolling warm-up routine to get you ready for the range or your round?

Consider the following routine. This is a quick way to get your body ready to move on the course.

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Note - all exercises/movements should be performed PAIN-FREE. If you experience any discomfort, we advise you seek the expertise of a physical therapist to determine the source of the discomfort to avoid any potential injury.

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