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From the pro ranks to casual golf enthusiasts, a day on the green can turn into a day at the doctor's office if your body isn't prepared for it. Bonnie Kaye takes you Inside Fitness for some tips on golfing, injury-free.
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Bonnie Kaye (on-set intro)
Bronwyn Russell/Golf Pro
Terry Livermore/Injured Golfer
Mary Lester/Physical Therapist
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Golf is a more strenuous sport than you may think. Just ask your physical therapist.
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"Hitting the links will be a lot more fun if you get in shape first. You'll help prevent injuries and you might even improve your game."
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This golf pro teamed up with this physical therapist for a program called "Golf-Fit", specifically designed to prevent and treat golf-related injuries.
sot Bronwyn Russell/Golf pro, Denver Country Club
"What's happening is instead of using the muscles of here, you're actually using the muscles up here to hold everything."
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Terry Livermore suffers from back and shoulder problems, making golfing a painful and frustrating experience.
sot Terry Livermore/injured golfer
"My shoulder problem apparently is contributing to my pathetic backswing."
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Which in turn is contributing to her back problems, common to many golfers.
sot Bronwyn Russell/Golf Pro, Denver Country Club
"We get a lot of people who are actually getting out and just swing with their arms, which puts alot of stress on their back, what we call a lot of "side-bending."
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After Terry's form is videotaped and analyized, an exercise and physical therapy program is developed for her specific needs.
sot Mary Lester/physical therapist, Denver Physical Therapy
"We're going to work with her on strengthening her back and her shoulder region and we're really going to emphasize some flexibility to her hips that are tight."
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Terry is given a series of exercises and some practice on "The Coach", a resistance machine for golfers. By strengthening her muscles and improving her posture, she's shaping up her body, and her game.
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Bonnie also recommends a good stretching program for your back and hamstrings before and during your golf game, and as always, make sure you consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.