Steer clear of golf injuries once and for all with this expert fitness
and prevention program.
Without question, Golf Injury Handbook is the most comprehensive,
easy-to-use reference for amateur golfers to take care of themselves and
improve their games.--Bud Ferrante, P.T., founder, Back to Golf
Performance Program.
A good job of providing the basics of recovering from golf injuries . .
. also a useful guide to developing a proper strength and flexibility
workout for a better swing and a lower score.--Jim Albus, Senior PGA
Tour player.
As a quarterback, I found that golf fatigued my throwing arm, so I made
it a policy to get treatment from Dr. Levy after playing a round.--Phil
Simms, former New York Giants quarterback.
Sharp lower-back pains. Aching elbows. Tender wrists. Inflamed rotator
cuffs. Sore knees. More than 40,000 people are treated for these and
other golf-related injuries each year. The good news is that now you can
make sure you're not one of them. From the authors of the classic Sports
Injury Handbook, this top-notch manual of easy-to-follow golf do's and
don'ts is all you need to prevent injuries and treat common symptoms,
and improve your conditioning, flexibility, and strength to help lower
your scores. Dr. Allan Levy's vast practical knowledge of golf fitness
is indispensable for players at every skill level--from absolute
beginners to weekend hackers to club champions. There are even separate
chapters devoted specifically to women's and seniors' issues.
Peppered with firsthand stories, golfing anecdotes, and clear
illustrations, the Golf Injury Handbook is both entertaining and
informative. Inside, you'll discover:
* The essential elements of a proper workout to lower your
scores--including warm-up, conditioning, and strength training.
* The pluses and minuses of a variety of gadgets that promise to
improve your game.
* A complete guide to golf injuries, from head to toe--how to recognize
them and how to heal them.
