A common complaint amongst novice, amateur, and professional golfers is low back pain. Oftentimes, this pain originates from muscular strength imbalances, deficient range of motion in the spine and pelvis, and lack of muscular endurance. Although the golf swing requires rotation in both directions, the golf swing is an asymmetrical movement pattern. For instance, [...]
With the NYC Marathon upon us and the Marine Corps Marathon behind us, this is clearly a time when runners put extra miles on their shoes. It is estimated that 70 percent of all runners will experience an injury from running, so taking a look at all aspects of the sport including shoe choice [...]
The weather is finally starting to feel more like spring and the days are getting longer. It seems that everyone in DC is getting outside to enjoy the sunshine! Because so many of you may be dusting off the running shoes after a cold, icy winter, we here at SET Sports Physical Therapy want to [...]
Golf is among the most prevalent of international sports, in part because it appeals to people of all ages and physical conditions. At the same time, it is also one of the most biomechanically strenuous of sports; the golf swing is highly complex and involves every joint in the body. As any golfer at [...]
