Golf enthusiasts can improve their golf performance with the help of a Titleist™ Performance Institute Certified (TPI) specialist at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. Our Golf Fit customized rehabilitation program is designed to enhance a golfer’s flexibility, strength and balance as it relates to the mechanics of the golf swing. The Golf Fit program is led by TPI (M2)-certified physical therapists in our Noblesville and Carmel locations.
“I’ve seen some golfers be able to reduce their pain with swinging even after just one visit,” said Joe Alumbaugh, PT, a lifelong golf enthusiast and Golf Fit team member. “Sometimes a small swing change or some specific warm-up exercises can make a dramatic difference in a person’s performance. Often that means that they’re able to simply tolerate 18 holes better.”
Forté’s Golf Fit program is designed for golfers of all levels, from the recreational player to the serious golfer. It is designed to prevent an injury, decrease pain and improve mobility. Past participants have often been able to reduce their scores through improvements in distance, consistency and endurance.
The TPI-based movement screen involves a physical assessment to find areas of weakness, tightness, imbalance or instability. For all levels of golfers, these areas likely affect the swing in specific and predictable ways. In some instances, a video analysis is performed to analyze a golfer’s swing. The slow-motion swing capture allows our therapist to bridge the gap between physical limitations and swing faults. Golf Fit participants are then prescribed an individualized exercise regimen aimed at improving performance, as well as some practice strategies for the range.
“I turned to Forté for help to improve my performance with my golf swing and also improve my durability on the golf course, with the goal of being able to finish a round of golf that wasn’t so painful,” says Carmel, Indiana resident Barry Midkiff. “I came out of the program with some stretching and strength exercises that were targeted to different areas of the body that were identified in the assessment as being weak. It’s improved my ability to enjoy the game without a lot of pain.”
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics utilizes the SkyTrak™ simulator at our Noblesville office which allows Golf Fit participants to use a driving range feature for the assessment. A fun addition to the program is the opportunity to take advantage of the new Course Play software to play a couple of holes on a variety of famous golf courses. Play like a pro on a course of choice after a Golf Fit assessment, including the iconic 18th hole at Pebble Beach. SkyTrak™ shared on its website that ‘Course Play experience brings an unmatched level of realism and immersion to virtual golf. With stunning detail, true-to-life course architecture, and precise shot feedback, golfers of all skill levels can experience the best of simulation golf.’
What is a Titleist™ Performance Institute Certified (TPI) specialist?
A professional who has completed a comprehensive Titleist™ Performance Institute training program to gain knowledge and skills to assess a golfer’s physical readiness, as well as pinpoint their specific limitations, and thereby create a custom-tailored plan for injury reduction and improved performance by correcting altered biomechanics.
Additionally, our Forté clinicians have advanced training within the Titleist™ Performance Institute network, with Medical 2 (M2) certification. TPI Medical 2 certification allows our team to further analyze physical limitations and treat more advanced cases and golf-specific injuries even more accurately with golf-specific rehabilitation to treat injuries and also reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
What do you bring to your Golf Fit assessment?
A five or six iron is needed for the assessment, but any clubs are welcomed.
How long is the Golf Fit assessment?
An assessment typically takes about an hour.
How much is a Golf Fit assessment?
Golf Fit program appointments may be billed through insurance as part of an ongoing treatment plan of rehabilitation a PT visit if part of an ongoing PT episode, or if a PT evaluation is medically needed. Golf Fit can also be used as a standalone visit, with cash payment of $150.
Where does the Golf Fit program assessment take place?
The SkyTrak™ simulator is located in our Noblesville Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics office located at 16289 Boden Road, Suite 2, Noblesville, IN 46060. Our Carmel Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics office also offers Golf Fit assessments, but without the use of the simulator.
Schedule a Golf Fit assessment today
Request a Golf Fit appointment with a Forté TPI-certified specialist to get started in improving your golf performance by calling 317.643.4128.
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