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September 2009 -- Vol 1, Issue 5 |
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| CEO's Corner |
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As summer draws to an end, here comes the injured golfer!
As physical therapists we are uniquely qualified to not only treat these injuries, but better yet: we can help prevent them (and even improve performance)!
There are many GOLF courses from which to choose. But, can those other courses stand up to Dr. Donatelii's qualifications? Not only is this course based upon research, Dr. Donatelli has also shared his expertise:
-- On tour with the PGA and LPGA
-- At TaylorMade Golf
-- In the clinic with professional and recreational golfers,
-- In the classroom as a faculty member
-- As the National Director of Sports-Specific Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement Programs.
He has also authored 6 books and numerous research publications. His unique combination of clinical experience, education and research make him ideal to be YOUR 'Golf Instructor'. Enjoy your Continuing Education experience! Marilyn M. Pink, PT, Ph.D. |
| Fresh off the Press! |
EDUCATA was just featured in an excellent article on Continuing Education published in the August edition of Today in PT.
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| Partner's Corner |
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ONCOLOGY SECTION REGIONAL COURSE:
Nov 14-15, 2009 Providence Health System in Portland, OR: Interventions for Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors -- In the past, oncology patients were encouraged not to exercise for fear that such activities were detrimental. Now, exercise is increasingly viewed as an integral component of the treatment of oncology patients across the cancer spectrum. However, cancer and its treatment create novel clinical situations requiring rehabilitation professionals to correctly and appropriately apply exercise as a therapeutic intervention. Given that exercise training is a relatively new therapeutic intervention for this patient population, completion of this course will help rehabilitation professionals to identify new practice opportunities. SAVE THESE DATES!
The California Chapter of the APTA will hold its annual conference in Pasadena, CA, on October 2nd and 3rd, 2009. Click here to find out more!
will be held on Nov 11-19, 2009
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| Welcome! |
I'm very pleased to be able to offer this evidence-based course, Golf. When combining the research evidence with my experience on the PGA Tour, TaylorMade Golf, and in the clinic, these practical and effective treatment interventions have proven to prevent injury and maximize treatment outcomes. It is my goal that you are not only able to learn and apply this knowledge, but that you also enjoy this CE course and take advantage of research which assists the physical therapist in their continuing professional development. Best Regards, |
| Treat yourself! |
| See the muscles change color as their firing intensity changes throughout the golfer's swing. This motion capture animation is based on research available at EDUCATA. Click the image (or here) and scroll down the page to see the clip.
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 POP QUIZ: Golf |
| Test your familiarity with this subject with this quick quiz:
a. Trunk rotation in golf involves an extreme amount of ROM. Where does that rotation come from?
- Thoracic spine
- Lumbar spine
- SI Joint
- Hip
b. Hip external rotator and abductor weakness has a direct correlation to:
- ACL tears
- Medial collateral ligament tears
- Fractures of the femur
- Over pronation of the foot and ankle
c. One possible physical limitation of the left hip in the take away in the golf swing of a right handed golfer could be:
- Poor eccentric strength of the external rotators
- Poor eccentric strength of the Gluteus maximus
- Poor eccentric strength of the hamstrings
- Poor eccentric strength of the quadriceps
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| And the correct answers are... |
a. 1 -- b. 1 -- c. 4 How did you do? Is this a subject about which you would like to learn more? If so, please check out Dr. Donatelli's excellent interactive class: Golf |
| More on Golf |
| FORWARD SWING
LE CORE
Initiates power & rotation . Erector spinae
· Gluteus maximus & medius . Obliques
· Hamstrings - medial & lateral
· Adductor magnus
· Quads
ACCELERATION
LE CORE
Knee stability & pelvic rotation . Erector spinae
· Biceps LH (lead leg) . Obliques
Possible Swing Faults Secondary to Physical Limitations
1. Poor flexibility left posterior capsule
- May bend left elbow during the swing and/or trunk over rotates
- Over rotation of trunk
2. R shoulder external rotation limited to less than 45 degrees in adducted position
- Elbows moves away from side with shoulder abduction during swing
3. Poor Flexibility of the right anterior capsule
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| SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER |
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Offer is good on purchases prior to September 15, 2009. Lectures are good for 90 days. | |
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| The "Golf" Course & Lectures at EDUCATA |
| Take the whole course, or get your feet wet by trying one lecture!
Conditioning the Hip/Trunk and Compensatory Swing Mechanics (2 hours) Download outline
This lecture combines two topics. The first topic is that of strengthening the hip and trunk in the golfer. It identifies the anatomy of the CORE and the classification of the muscles as local and global. The three different stabilizing mechanisms within the spine will be defined and related to the golf swing. Evaluation, as well as strengthening and endurance training, of the CORE muscles will be addressed. The second topic looks at the compensatory swing mechanics in the golfer and identifies possible physical limitations related to the swing, such as restricted mobility and muscle weakness. This lecture interprets these physical limitations during the golf swing and discusses how to evaluate and treat the limitations.
This course will include a review of the four systems that make up balance, vestibular, vision, proprioceptors and muscle strength. Evaluation of the four systems will be presented and evidence based treatment approaches will be reviewed.
What others say about this course:
"This is the best online course I have taken. Excellent presentation and format. I only wish Dr. Donatelli had more courses!"
Brian N., PT, DPT, MTC | |
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