Golf Rx: A 15-Minute-a-Day Core Program for More Yards and Less Pain | 
 enlarge | Authors: Vijay Vad, Dave Allen
Publisher: Gotham
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 46092
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7 x 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.1027
ASIN: B000Z4K4LQ
Publication Date: March 15, 2007
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Product Description
The acclaimed author of Back Rx and Arthritis Rx (more than 50,000 combined copies in print) returns with the first book fully devoted to improving your golf game and reducing pain. Many recreational and professional golfers suffer from some form of lower back pain. Conventional wisdom suggests that the violent, twisting nature of the golf swing, which puts undue stress on the spine, is the sole culprit. But research conducted by sports-medicine specialist Vijay Vad, M.D., with PGA Tour pros, recently published in the prestigious American Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals that the swing is only one of several factors. Applying Dr. Vads winning combination of mind/body wisdom and medical expertise to the game of golf, Golf Rx shares his cutting-edge findings and addresses such topics as:
The proper body mechanics for a stable golf swing
Power tips to improve driving
Eighteen essential stretches for eighteen holes
Five-minute warm-up and cool-down routines
Keeping an aging body in great shape
Common golf injuriesand how to resume activity
The Golf Rx exercise series
Combining the best of Pilates, golf-specific conditioning, and physical therapy, Dr. Vads easy to follow exercise program contains three series that will speed recovery from the most common golfers injuries, help reduce future injuries, and enhance performance by building swing specific flexibility, strength, stamina, and balance.
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Necessary reading for golfers. October 10, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wish I'd read this book 45 years ago, when I started playing golf. If you're a serious golfer -- one who wants to play your best, and works toward that goal -- you have a choice: get into a good flexibility and strengthening program, or be prepared to spend some really painful time in bed, not playing golf in beautiful weather.
This book provides what you need to lower the likelihood of encountering the pain and misery of golf-related back problems. There are no guarantees in life, but it has transformed golf for this 67-year old.
 A good addition to your bookshelf! August 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Taking care of your body will ensure many more years of good golf. This book is a great start, with a simple 15 minute program to keep you (and your game) in good shape!
Invaluable for the aging golfer (and even the young ones) July 18, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Unlike many such books, this one is excellent and serious. Follow Dr. Vad's strictures and you may yet live to shoot your age!
Golf Strength and Conditioning June 15, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It was a very easy read. Very little golf stuff but lots of easy exercises to do and could be done in under 20 minutes for better fitness. It has three levels of difficulties. Yes, to golf better, improve on strength and flexibility as the explosive force in a golf swing could result in injury if we are not properly conditioned, especially weekend warriors.
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