Golf Injuries


Improve rotational mobility and swing mechanics with Restore Physiotherapy.

Helping you get back on the golf course safely

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Golfers are particularly susceptible to lower back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain due to the repetitive nature of the sport. These three conditions can be significantly improved with proper strength training and mobility exercises from physiotherapy.

Restore Physiotherapy specialises in injury management and rehabilitation for golfers. Our golf physio program helps you get back to the game after any significant injury, whether it's knee meniscal tears, ankle or lower leg fractures, or shoulder reconstructions or surgeries.

Together, we can help you play safer and enjoy the sport you love.

We treat the following golf injuries 

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Lower back pain

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Knee pain

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Elbow pain (known as golfer's elbow)

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Shoulder rotator cuff injuries

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Hip pain or injuries

Improving swing mechanics and rotational mobility

How you swing is critical to preventing golf injuries. At Restore Physiotherapy, we specialise in assessing golf-specific issues and can run tests to assess your muscle flexibility in the hips, hamstrings, quads, hip flexors, and glutes.

Our assessments include:

  • • Golf swing assessment: Looking for movement deficiencies and compensation in the most critical areas, such as hips, lumbar, thoracic, and shoulders.
  • • Functional mobility and strength testing: Performing strengthening and stabilising activities such as single-leg balance, single-leg squat tests, lunge testing, and weight shifting.

Your recovery at Restore Physiotherapy, step by step

See how we treat the various golfing injuries with comprehensive rehabilitation


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Golfer's elbow

Step 1: Reduce aggravating load

Limiting golf for the time being and applying the RICE method for recovery.

Step 2: Isometric exercises

Begin with isometric holds that engage the wrist flexors and extensors without changing joint position (i.e. gentle squeezes).

Step 3: Gradual load progression

Progress to strengthening exercises for the wrist flexors and extensors. Shoulder strengthening exercises are implemented.

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Lower back strain

Step 1: Initial pain management

Resting from golf, posture education, and using heat therapy for recovery.

Step 2: Gentle movement and mobility

Begin walking and gentle stretching. Introduce lower back mobility exercises to restore movement.

Step 3: Manual therapy support

Use hands-on treatment such as soft tissue release or joint mobilisations if needed.

Step 4: Return to golf and long-term strengthening

Gradually reintroduce golf swings and implement a core strengthening program to improve stability and reduce long-term back strain.

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Shoulder injuries

Step 1: Assess the underlying cause

Identify mobility deficits such as rotator cuff weakness, limited joint mobility, or poor scapular control.

Step 2: Activity modification

Reduce or adjust activities that aggravate symptoms to allow for healing.

Step 3: Structured rehab program

Targeted exercise program to address the specific deficits (i.e. strengthening, mobility work, and scapular stabilisation).

Step 4: Manual therapy (if required)

Apply manual therapy to release soft tissue tightness or improve joint mobility.

Book an appointment 

Better mobility starts here. Book an appointment online or contact Restore Physiotherapy to speak to our care team.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, we have golf-specific screenings at our centre. These assessments focus on thoracic and lumbar spine mobility, shoulder and hip range of motion, as well as knee stability and strength. 

Absolutely! Improving strength and mobility can give you better swing control, allowing you to generate the same power in your swing with less effort. This not only helps you play better, but also reduces pain and discomfort. 

We encourage golfers to maintain good strength and mobility throughout the season to support their game. It's important not to ignore persistent niggles, as early intervention can prevent more serious injuries later in the season.

You should also not overtrain. Instead, stay consistent without overloading the body to prevent golfing injuries.

Yes, we will discuss these during our consultations. Our physios can educate you on injury prevention, safe strength-training loads, and injury recovery. 

We also guide clients on warm-up routines that focus on flexibility, mobility, and dynamic movement that can be done before the game.