Every April, the Masters Tournament offers more than exciting golf; it offers lessons in longevity and physical resilience. Watching legends like Phil Mickelson and Fred Couples tee off in Augusta well into their 50s and 60s is a testament to how the right training, recovery, and body awareness can keep athletes performing at elite levels for decades.
At Charleston Sports Medicine, we believe that every athlete – whether you’re a pro pushing your skills and nerves to their limits in Amen Corner or you just enjoy a leisurely round of golf with friends – can benefit from the same principles that help Masters golfers stay strong, mobile, and injury-free. Our full-service physical therapy suite combines traditional physical therapy with some of the most advanced technology in the region to help our golfer patients recover, perform and thrive.
Vasper Technology
For golfers, Vasper technology offers a host of benefits. Vasper was developed at NASA and combines compression, cooling and interval training into a high-efficiency system. Each 21-minute training session promotes muscle recovery, boosts circulation and reduces inflammation. Reducing joint stress stimulates muscle growth and hormone balance, making it ideal for older golfers looking to maintain strength without overtraining. The increased blood flow and reduced inflammation translate to less muscle soreness. Muscle growth and repair gained through Vasper can increase your swing’s clubhead speed and overall power.
ARX Alpha
Golfers in the Masters Tournament play 72 holes over four days. That’s around 20 miles of walking, combined with repetitively hitting balls – sometimes over 170 mph. It’s taxing on the body, so golfers must be in top shape. Charleston Sports Medicine’s ARX Alpha allows patients to get a full-body workout in just 6 minutes, so it’s easy to fit into a busy schedule. This machine was designed with scientifically-backed principles to provide an ultra-efficient workout based on the safest resistance exercises. It maximizes the efficiency and effectiveness of workouts. This game-changer develops muscles for aging joints without the wear and tear of traditional weights. For golfers, the improved strength and endurance from working out on the ARX Alpha results in a more stable swing and improves grip strength. Stronger muscles can also help prevent injuries that occur due to repetitive movements like a golf swing.
MLS® Therapy Laser
This patented Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser uses continuous and pulsed therapeutic wavelengths to stimulate healing at a cellular level. The noninvasive therapy provides rapid pain relief and reduces inflammation and swelling due to various conditions common for golfers, such as arthritis, repetitive motion injuries, backaches, hip and knee pain, rotator cuff tendonitis and sports injuries like Golfer’s Elbow. Treatments using the MLS® Therapy Laser allow golfers to get back on the course quickly.
ShoulderSphere Technology
The repetitive motion required to hit a golf ball wears down the performance of the rotator cuff and general shoulder musculature and increases pain over time. The ShoulderSphere device, developed by an orthopedic surgeon, helps patients strengthen the muscles in the shoulder safely and effectively. It reduces the risk of shoulder injuries for golfers, and a strengthened rotator cuff can improve power and balance in your swing and allow for better control of the ball.
Improve Your Golf Game
Whether you’re an amateur or professional golfer, Charleston Sports Medicine’s innovative therapies and exercise technologies can help you build strength, restore function and stay on the course for the long game.
Call 843-284-5200 to book a consultation today to discuss how our physical therapy team and advanced technologies can help you protect your joints and improve your performance.
