Golf Assessments | Prarielakechiropract

Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Assessments

Melissa, is a level 1 certified TPI physiotherapist that is trained to assess how the body moves in relation to the physical demands of golf.

Being a very repetitive and rotational sport, your body needs to be able to move via hip mobility, thoracic spine mobility, and core stability. Inefficiencies in these areas can inhibit your movement patters, decrease your performance, or cause an increased stress on certain soft tissues or joints.

A TPI Golf Assessment with Melissa will allow for a focused look to identify any movement control issues you may have, and how that may influence how your body moves during your golf swing.

Initial Assessments

The focus of assessments is on functional testing, such as:

Joint mobility (hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders)
Stability and motor control
Balance and coordination
Postural control and sequencing of movement
Overall movement patterns related to the golf swing

Each individual has movement tendencies and physical restrictions. Addressing these variables can help to improve your ability to move more efficiently and comfortably through your swing.

Individualized Plans

Melissa will provide you with an individualized physiotherapy plan, which can include:

Targeted mobility work
Strength exercises
Stability exercises
Motor control and movement retraining
Education around warm-up routines and load management

The Outcome

Support efficient, comfortable movement
Reduce strain on vulnerable areas of the body
Manage or prevent injury
Improve overall physical capacity for golf and everyday activities
Improved long-term health and performance
Better understanding of how your body moves

This approach emphasizes thorough assessment and treatment grounded in evidence-based physiotherapy care, and can work alongside your golf coaching by supporting the physical components that influence performance and movement. The treatment is not to modify or coach your golf swing.