‘Golf conditioning’ Archives

2 Golf Exercises to Hit it Farther

posted on February 28th, 2012, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

In golf, the hip muscles are an often overlooked and underdeveloped muscle group necessary for longer drives, and consistent shot making.

Hip muscles add consistency and power to your golf swing, by stabilizing the lower body. Lower body stability is critical for the trunk and arms to generate club head speed and thus power to the golf swing.

For more power and stability in your golf game add these exercises to your regular exercise program.

Improve Hip Strength With The Lateral Step

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Lunge With A Twist For Better Hip Stability

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Fall Fitness Programs: Golf FITness

posted on September 16th, 2011, by SusanW. Comments Off posted so far.

Gofl fitnessAs the summer heat fades and the golf course comes calling, its time to get back in shape for golf. Improve your flexibility, strength and coordination to hit the ball longer and feel better for a great season. Our Golf FITness program includes the Titleist specific golf fitness evaluation, which provides a wealth of information on golf exercises and how your swing flaws affect your game. Together physical therapist Rich Baudry and PGA Professional David Marchand lead the training program which touches all aspects of your golf game. Come improve your game with us.

Evaluation: SPECIAL $250 (now through October 15, 2011), Regularly $295

6 week program: $595

Includes: evaluation, Titleist home program, weekly golf specific workouts, weekly technical golf instruction, and 5 weeks of sessions, 2x/week.

filed under Fall Fitness Programs, Golf Fitness, Golf conditioning, golf.

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3 for Thursday Health and Fitness Reads

posted on August 18th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

Here are this week’s health reads:

This youtube video (no reading!) from MyTPI discusses golf fitness exercises to help improve your ability to hit solid shots from uneven lies and from the bunker. Great tips- you should try them.

Exercise provides many benefits for those dealing with or surviving cancer. From a personal standpoint, I have seen this first hand in the clinic. Appropriate exercise for those dealing with cancer is uplifting, gives patients a sense of control, gives them something positive to do, promotes increased energy and better function.

Researchers show that 15 minutes of exercise a day can increase life expectancy by 3 years and decrease risk of death by 14%.

And that concludes this week’s edition of Three for Thursday.  As always, I’d love to hear what you think about it, ways to make it more valuable to you or maybe just your thoughts on today’s posts.

- Rich

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filed under Cancer and Exercise, Exercise, Golf Fitness, Golf conditioning, Healthy Living, Three for Thursday.

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Golfer’s Elbow, It’s not just for golfers

posted on June 30th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

Golfer’s elbow, like tennis elbow, is a common problem seen not only in golfers, but tennis players, throwers and even carpenters. Golfer’s Elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is defined as an inflammatory process involving the the muscles/tendons in the inside of the forearm that flex or bend the elbow and wrist. This condition is characterized by pain in the area of the inside of the elbow and forearm. These symptoms are usually made worse with gripping activities, and impact activities like hitting golf balls or tennis balls.

There can be many causes for golfer’s elbow.  Most commonly I’ve seen it as the result of an overuse type injury.

The good news is that with proper diagnosis and a good treatment plan these conditions usually resolve. But don’t wait to see if your symptoms will go away on their own, take action.

My recommendations for when you think you have golfer’s elbow are to:

1) See your physician for proper diagnosis.  He/she will be able to diagnose your problem and present options for recovery.

2) See your physical therapist for evaluation and treatment. Physical therapists can uncover the contributing factors leading to the problem and develop a comprehensive program to promote healing and return to the game.

One of the most beneficial treatment approaches for golfer’s elbow that we have used in our clinic is ASTYM.  ASTYM is a system of treatment that stimulates soft tissue healing through coordinated deep soft tissue mobilization and reconditioning. This system has proven to provide an ideal environment for healing. For best PT results find a therapist that uses ASTYM.

Additional keys to treating golfer’s elbow:

  • Early intervention. Seek out the advice of a medical professional as soon as symptoms are recognized. Do not assume the problem will just go away.
  • Make sure you clearly understand the injury and why it is happening.
  • Consult medical professionals you trust and who can provide you with a clear plan for recovery.  Your treatment should involve a strategy to decrease pain and promote healing while addressing the causes and promoting reconditioning of the damaged tissue. You need a plan that will get you back in the game.
  • Work with your tennis or golf professional for technique management and proper equipment fitting. Faulty mechanics and inappropriate equipment can definitely contribute to the problem.

For more information on golfer’s elbow and appropriate treatment options please feel free to respond to this blog, email or call us at 504 841 0150.

filed under Aches and Pains, Athletes, Athletics, Golf conditioning, Men's Health, Physical Therapy, Recreational Activities, Sports injury, Tennis.

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Men’s Health Month

posted on June 8th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

Certainly men face their share of medical conditions and disease processes. Prevention and early detection are the keys to successful treatment of any condition. To help heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men Baudry Therapy Center is joining the Men's Health Network in recognizing June as Men's Health Month.

This month we encourage you to not only schedule an appointment with your Doctor for your regular check up, but also schedule an appointment with Baudry Therapy Center to

  • find out why your back hurts
  • learn how to lose weight
  • learn how to feel and play better

Take charge of your health with a little knowledge. It only takes 20 minutes and will lead you down the road to good health.  Call us at 504 841 0150 to set up your free musculoskeletal consult.

For more information on men's health topics and men's health month, see the Men's Health Network at  www.menshealthnetwork.org.

filed under Aches and Pains, Back pain, Exercise, Golf conditioning, Men's Health, News & Events, Recreational Activities, Weight Loss, Weight training.

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Golf FIT with Titleist’s MyTPI Program

posted on April 7th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

By Rich Baudry PT, DPT, OCS

Spring is here, the grass on the course is growing and it’s Master’s week! If you are not excited about playing golf, then you are not a golfer.

So in looking to get back to the course, the question becomes what should you do to get ready to play golf?

Simple answer…get involved with Titleist’s MyTPI golf fitness program. Over the 10 plus years I’ve been doing golf fitness no other program has even come close to providing the amount of knowledge and expertise as Titleist’s.  Their system of evaluation and training is the best I’ve seen as it explains how your specific physical abilities affect your golf swing and provides a clear training plan to maximize your ability to play golf.

Golf is a sport for a lifetime. You deserve to enjoy and play it well. Come see us for your very own Golf FIT program.

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Warm-Up for Spring Sports!

posted on March 11th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

March has arrived and outdoor activities have begun! Returning to greener pastures after a cold, sedentary winter can be daunting.  Now is the time to jog your muscle memory and prep your body for the courts, track, and fields. For the next few weeks we will give you tips on how to best get yourself physically ready to get back in the game and how to avoid common injuries.

  • Golf Warm-Up
  • Spring Into Tennis
  • How can Strength Training Make You Fast? Stride Length
  • Baseball Spring Training Tips

Look for our upcoming weekly blogs and let us know what you would like to read about!

filed under Baseball Training, Golf conditioning, News & Events, Running, Tennis.

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Exercise – A Vital Component to Healthy Living

posted on January 7th, 2011, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

By Rich Baudry, PT, DPT, OCS

The benefits of exercise are well documented and include favorable effects on body composition, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.  At it’s core, exercise improves the quality of our movement and thus our function.  But as there are many options when it comes to exercise, what’s really the best exercise for you? Well, by determining why you want to exercise you will discover how you should exercise.  The movement  qualities of coordination, endurance, strength, and power can all be improved with exercise.

Coordination refers to the ability to move body parts in an effective and efficient way. Coordination requires using the appropriate amount of muscle activity with the right speed and direction, at the right time. This requires the controlled firing of the appropriate muscles in a smoothly sequenced way. An ideal way to train for coordination is to use light resistance and perform many repetitions.  In order to gain coordination for a particular task may take as many as 10,000 repetitions.

Endurance is the ability to perform an activity for an extended period of time and is specific to the function at hand. Endurance training typically includes lighter resistances for longer periods of time or repetitions. This type of training relies heavily on the cardiovascular system.

Strength is the amount of torque a muscle or group of muscles can generate. A certain amount of strength is required for any activity. Strength is generally gained by lifting at moderate to heavier weight. Strength gains are directly proportional to the resistances used.  The lighter resistances produce modest strength gains, while higher resistances produce greater gains. Generally, when exercising for strength you should use a weight that you can lift for 8-15 repetitions.

Power is strength with speed. For pure strengthening you may use a weight that you can lift only 3-8 times.

The truth is that all of these qualities of movement are vital to healthy living; so, incorporating variety with your training is certainly important. To help you better target your workout, identify why you are working out. Your answer will help focus your program. The appropriate level of training depends on many factors. Things like your age, physical condition, previous injury, joint problems, arthritis, and/or the presence of other medical conditions affect your tolerance for training and must be taken into consideration when developing your exercise program.

Exercising is too important to your health to avoid. So for better success with exercising, put some extra thought into your exercise strategies. Start today. Any training is better then none at all, so get out there and do it!

For more information on how to train please contact our office or ask questions below.

filed under Balance, Core stability, Exercise, Golf conditioning, Weight training, Women's Health.

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Functional Training

posted on September 7th, 2010, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

What is functional training?

Functional training is a targeted training regimen that works on increasing performance of an activity or sport. It is specific and has purpose. Functional training requires a thorough understanding of the human body, how it moves, and the technical  aspects of the activity. For instance, technically a good golf swing requires that you have good trunk rotation. A functional training program for golfers would include specific drills and exercises that develop the necessary trunk rotation for a good golf swing.  Without a clear understanding of the technical aspects of the activity and what muscles, joints, and movements are involved in the particular activity, functional training is impossible.  Functional training can be applied to any activity from throwing a baseball to running marathons and climbing stairs to something as simple as picking up the newspaper in the morning. Functional training, if done properly with knowledgeable instructors is an efficient and effective way of getting better at what you do.

Physical Therapists spend a lifetime using functional training. Functional training takes into account an individual’s current physical abilities, limitations, and needs. Functional training starts with specific testing, to measure things like coordination, balance, and individual movement patterns. The testing identifies strengths, weaknesses, and inefficiencies which then determine where the training needs to go. The training is focused on improving the quality of the desired movement or activity. It’s smart exercise. It has purpose and an efficiency that just makes sense.

This is what we do at Baudry Therapy Center! Have a desire to start doing the things you used to be able to do? Talk to us about your functional training needs.

Try functional training… for fitness… for life!

filed under Athletes, Balance, Baseball Training, Core stability, Exercise, Golf conditioning, Recreational Activities.

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Add Variety to Avoid Overuse Injuries

posted on August 16th, 2010, by Rich. Comments Off posted so far.

Variety, the spice of life.

Everything in moderation.

Too much of a good thing is not a good thing.

We all have heard these old adages. Usually from our mothers…such wisdom. When it comes to exercise, sports, and training these adages certainly hold true.

All too often we find ourselves treating people for overuse injuries.  Too much of even a good thing can cause problems. We see it in athletes, office workers and now even in kids who play year round sports! Repetitive motion can cause breaking down of muscles, tendons, and ligaments leading to soft tissue injury.

Although our bodies are very resilient and have an incredible capacity for healing, recovery and soft tissue repair takes time. Overuse injuries occur when the body’s recovery process is not able to keep up with the tissue break down occurring with the offending activity. Runners, tennis players, golfers, and even office workers often fall prey to these types of injuries.

To avoid injury, pay attention to the little warning signs. It may be just a little twinge with activity or an ache after activity. Do not ignore these signs! Rather, address the problem early on with professional advice.  Overuse injuries usually respond well to rest, physical therapy, and modified exercise provided the injury is caught soon enough.

Tips to avoid overuse injuries, add variety:

For office workers:  change up how you sit, use your mouse, where your phone sits, and how often you get up.

For runners:  spread your heavy runs out to allow time for recovery, lift weights (especially for the upper body), and add core exercises to your routine.

For tennis players and golfers:  hit less balls , add resistance training with core strengthening and other fitness activities to keep you conditioned.

For kids: be careful with year round sports, be a kid and enjoy a variety of activities and sports, and watch for signs of overuse.

So whether you’re an elite athlete, a housewife, or an office worker don’t let overuse injuries spoil your fun. Add variety to your workouts and stay healthy.

Do you have a specific question or comment on this topic? We would love to hear from you. We value your feedback so please feel free to leave a response below and we will gladly answer your questions.

filed under Aches and Pains, Athletes, Exercise, Golf conditioning, Sports injury, Tennis, Weight training.

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