What is a Functional Assessment and Why Should I Consider One?
Hello everyone, I often get asked what is a functional assessment and why should I have one done. A functional assessment is a series of movements and tests that is designed to check your ability to perform each aspect of the task at hand. The functional assessment I perform is developed by the Titleist Performance Institute in California. Each individual test targets a specific aspect of the golf swing which is required for the ideal swing. These will test your flexibilit
Is Your Job Affecting Your Swing - Part 2
Hi everyone, In Part 1 we discussed how sitting based jobs can alter your posture of your upper back. Now I would like to talk about how it can affect your hips/pelvis. When you are seated your hips are in a flexed position (knees closer to chest than in standing which is neutral). With sustained sitting at work our Hip Flexor muscles tighten with time as they are held in a shortened position. Tight Hip Flexors will limit your ability to get to a full follow through position
