Golf Rx A 15-Minute-a-Day Core Program for More Yards and Less Pain

Name: Golf Rx A 15-Minute-a-Day Core Program for More Yards and Less Pain
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ISBN: 9781592403400

ISBN-10: 1592403409

ISBN-13: 9781592403400

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Authors: Vijay Vad, Dave Allen

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Now in paperback, the official physician to the PGA Tour shares his groundbreaking research on preventing back pain and adding more yards to your drives. It is estimated that half of all recreational golfers and one-third of all professional golfers suffer from some form of lower-back pain. Conventional wisdom suggests that the twisting nature of the golf swing is the sole culprit. But research conducted by sports-medicine specialist Vijay Vad, M.D., reveals that the swing is only one of several factors. Applying Dr. Vads winning combination of mind/body wisdom and medical expertise to the game of golf, Golf Rxshares his cutting-edge findings. Complete with more than one hundred…

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List price: $18.00
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 3/13/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 9.25" wide x 6.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.418
Language: English



Introduction: The Golf Rx Way to a Better Swing



Performance Enhancement



Proper Body Mechanics for a Good Golf Swing



Core Stability: The Engine That Drives and Brakes Your Swing



The Effect of Aging and Lifestyle on Your Posture



Power Exercises to Stretch Out Your Drives



Pregame: A Five-Minute Warm-up Program



Tee to Green: Eighteen Stretches for Eighteen Holes



Postgame: A Five-Minute Cooldown Program



How to Win with the Body You Have



The Mental Game: What to Do When the Wheels Fall Off



Bonus Round: Tips on Nutrition, Hydration, and Massage



Golf Rx Series A, B, and C



Conditioning Your Core: An Introduction to Golf Rx Series A, B, and C



Regaining Some Flexibility: Golf Rx Series A



Adding Strength and Distance: Golf Rx Series B



Increasing Your Endurance: Golf Rx Series C



Injury Prevention and Care



Lower-Back Pain: Golf's Greatest Handicap



Other Common Golf Injuries: Upper Extremities



Other Common Golf Injuries: Lower Extremities



Resuming Activity After Injury


Epilogue: The Future of Golf Fitness


Acknowledgments



Resources on the Web


Index