Last evening the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education presented a golf injury prevention seminar to an audience of over 50 enthusiastic golfers at the ONS building at 6 Greenwich Office Park.  The three speakers, Tom Henderson, PGA Professional  from Round Hill Club, Dr. Halina Snowball and Dr. James Cunningham gave lively and engaging talks that covered a broad range on issues related to playing golf and staying injury free.

Mr. Henderson offered good advice about the importance of proper equipment and explained how poorly fitting clubs can contribute to the development of compensating movements that can lead to joint and muscle injury.

Dr. Snowball, a physiatrist and medical acupuncturist, spoke about the spine and she emphasized that maintaining flexibility and core body strength is key to preventing injuries to the limbs as well as the back.

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Cunningham discussed some of the more common orthopedic problems that tend to occur in golfers including ligament injuries like “golfers elbow.” For more information on other injury prevention seminars sponsored by the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org.

Tags: Golf Injury prevention, injury prevention, orthopedic lectures

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