Golf-Specific Assessment and Intervention
Description
Any athlete knows that injuries can sideline them and keep them from doing what they love. We know the body is a complex system and dysfunction at any point could cause pain and injury in unpredictable ways. Identifying the dysfunction or “leaks in the system” and correcting them is the key to longevity and improved performance in sports. This course will first review the joint by joint model along with the skin brain connection. It will discuss the common golf injuries and how to assess for dysfunction as it relates to golf performance. We will explore novel approaches that incorporate tools you already own for faster recovery and better outcomes: myofascial cups, kinesiology tape, IASTM tools, and compression bands. You will leave this course with new tools and tactics that will address the most common complaints in golfers.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the combination of the Joint by Joint Model and the skin/brain connection
- Differentiate mobility and/or stability dysfunctions in the golf swing and how to identify possible “leaks in the system”
- Explain Screens & Assessments for movement fluency in golf.
- Appraise the general concepts behind the use of various tools and how they can be used to facilitate changes in posture and performance.
- Practice and understand the self applications of kinesiology tape for the common golf injuries.
Course Content
| Assessment and Treatment of the Golf Athlete | Module |
- Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we offer military, student, and group discounts. For a student discount, please email a copy of your student ID or current course schedule with the year on it to student@rocktape.com. Be sure to note the exact course you are enrolling in to receive a specific code (i.e. August 15th, 2023 Basic Webcast).
- What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Thursday: 7a-4p EST
Friday: 7a-4p EST
Holidays may impact these hours.
- Will I receive supplies with my course purchase?
This depends on the course type. The materials for a live course will be shipped to the course location and will be presented to you upon arrival. Webcast supplies will be sent directly to you and should be received on the week of. Our on-demand courses do not include supplies but can be purchased separately through our medical distribution partners. Please visit the "Get Medical Pricing" tab to purchase discounted materials for use in an on-demand course
- When does course registration close?
For a webcast course:
Webcast registrations close the Friday of the week before the scheduled class date/time (8/9 days -unless otherwise stated).
For a live course:
Live course registrations close 24 hours before the scheduled course date/time.
- I am enrolled in a webcast, but I have not received my supplies yet. Now what?
Supplies are sent manually on a course-by-course basis. This means your supplies and informational email will be sent to you on the week of. If you do not receive your supplies by the Thursday before the course, please reach out to student@rocktape.com for assistance.
- Do I need to have someone with me to practice on during a webcast or an on-demand course?
No, it is not necessary for you to have a model with you while you complete the course. However, we do find it helpful to practice the principles as they are presented, so you are more than welcome to have someone present with you during the course. Note: Any model/person(s) who have not registered for the course will not receive a certificate or CEU credits.
- Do I need to do anything to prepare myself before taking the post-course quiz?
Yes, please ensure you download the study guides located in the “Downloads” tab and complete your participant waiver (if you haven’t already).
- When will I receive my certificate?
For a live/webcast course:
If you have completed all the course paperwork and quizzes, you will receive your certificate in approximately three weeks from the course completion date.
For an on-demand course:
You will receive your certificate immediately after completing your course.
- How do I know if a course is approved for CEUs?
Please check the “CEU Details” tab on the course listing page. Each course, profession, and state have different approvals. If you do not see your profession and/or state on the CEU Details page, then we do not have approvals. You are more than welcome to check with your licensing board to see if the course meets their requirements.
- I am enrolled in a webcast. How do I log in to access the webcast?
Once you register and complete your waiver you will receive login instructions that includes your password to the webcast. Please read this document carefully and in full.
- For more information, downloadable guides, and tool hygiene guidelines, please visit: https://www.rocktape.com/medical/guides/downloads/
- Do you have any other questions or concerns?
Please reach out to student@rocktape.com.
Dr. Meghan Helwig PT, DPT
Dr. Meghan Helwig graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. A native of Morris County, NJ, Dr. Helwig earned a finance degree from Villanova University where she was the starting goalie for 4 years for the Div. I Big East Field Hockey Team.
An athlete her entire life Dr. Helwig has a competitive mindset and understands the demands sport and life place on the body. She has numerous “tools in her toolbox” and has combined concepts and techniques such as ART, SFMA, NKT, DNS, TPI, Rocktape IASTM/Blades, Kinesiology Taping, and cupping to create her own unique system for assessment and intervention. She utilizes these tools and techniques to assess and treat her patients as a whole while uncovering the underlying “WHY” behind her patients' symptoms.
Hour 1:
- Intro
- Joint by Joint Model
- Relationship between mobility and stability
- Top Golf Injuries
Hour 2:
- Skin Brain Connection
- Brain Mapping
- Movement Screens - Breathing, Posture & Balance
Hour 3:
- Movement Screens
- Tactics - tools
- Strategies - Movement & Tissue Prep
- Mechanisms behind the tools
Hour 4:
- Contraindications of use of tools
- Movement Screen Correctives
Hour 5:
- Movement Screen Correctives
- Taping application for pain
- Stacking Strategies
PT/PTA
Golf-Specific Assessment and Intervention meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards: AL, CO, CT, IA, ME, MA, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY
IL - Golf-Specific Assessment and Intervention (5 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
ATC
Golf-Specific Assessment and Intervention (BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (5 hours/CEUs Golf-Specific Assessment and Intervention Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.