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Sep. 8, 2021
Lower Back Pain in Golfers
Professional Sports Care statistics show that 80-85% of right handed golfers have lower back pain that localized to the right lumbar area.
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Aug. 3, 2021
Lower Back Pain in golfers
Professional Sports Care’s database of injuries on PGA golfers has shown that right sided golfers predominantly experience right lower back pain relative to left lower back pain.
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Jun. 25, 2021
Recovery: A Golfers Decision
The month of June on the PGA Tour is a crucial month for PGA golfers. The players are well into the season and the next two months will be physically...
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Jun. 23, 2021
Challenges of the US Open
The week of the US Open always provides an intense physical demand on the PGA golfers' bodies.
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May. 21, 2021
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Kiawah Island
Long courses can bring out subtle problems. The PGA Championship this week is being played at one of the best courses in the United States.
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May. 5, 2021
For every action there is a reaction
There is a great deal of information about golfing technique available to all who play this great game.
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May. 5, 2021
Swing Adjustments: Standing too close or too far away from the ball
One of the common adjustments golfers will make with their swing is changing their set up position relative to the ball.
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Apr. 9, 2021
Predictable debilitation addressed
Professional Sports Care's injury data on the PGA Tour over the past 20 years has shown an important trend.
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Oct. 8, 2020
Training Effectively
Even if you are just beginning an exercise program know that everyone that starts will benefit from their frequent commitment to moving their body.
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Sep. 17, 2020
US Open at Winged Foot
The US Open always presents a tough challenge for golfers on the PGA Tour. Winged Foot is a difficult course to play to begin with.
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Tom’s knowledge of the golf assessment and his ability to implement a comprehensive treatment program with great results has been an important asset in my career.

— Jim Furyk
Tom has helped me a lot. I have had minimal, if any, back pain since working with him. His soft tissue and activation procedures are very effective.

— Phil Mickelson
Tom has been really helpful when my back bothers me. I really appreciate his help.

— Dustin Johnson
Tom has been a big help to me with keeping my muscle sequencing and movement patterns on track. It keeps me away from injury and allows me to perform better.

— Matt Kuchar
Tom’s assessments have been helpful in keeping me aware of muscle imbalances and movement patterns. It definitely helps with my performance.

— Russell Henley
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Tiger Woods, 2019 Masters Champion

— Tiger Woods
Tom has been a key addition to the PGA Tour support staff, especially at The President's Cup, where his ability and personality have earned the respect of all our players.

— Jack Nicklaus
Dr. LaFountain has been a big help to me when my back has challenged my ability to play. He's an asset to the PGA Tour's Sports Medicine Team.

— Arnold Palmer
I've worked with Dr. LaFountain for quite a while and his evaluations and treatments have been an important part of my staying healthy and playing on the PGA Tour.

— David Toms

Lower Back Pain in Golfers

Lower Back Pain in golfers

Recovery: A Golfers Decision

Challenges of the US Open

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Kiawah Island

For every action there is a reaction

Swing Adjustments: Standing too close or too far away from the ball

Predictable debilitation addressed

Training Effectively

US Open at Winged Foot

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— Jim Furyk

— Phil Mickelson

— Dustin Johnson

— Matt Kuchar

— Russell Henley

— Tiger Woods

— Jack Nicklaus

— Arnold Palmer

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