Get Ready for Golf
Follow some simple steps to make a round of golf pleasurable and healthy.

Get Ready for Golf

A conditioning program and some simple strategies can keep you playing golf even if you have joint problems.

"They can determine what parts of the body are problem areas before you play golf, and they will create an individualized conditioning program," says Dr. Burg, who is a certified TPI golf expert. Cleveland Clinic has several certified golf experts, and you can also find one in your area on the TPI website (mytpi.com). Golf assessments are not usually covered by health insurance unless you have a golf-related injury.

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