Knee injuries in golf are not the most common, but they can occur for a number of reasons. They represent around 10% of golfing injuries. There are three main types of knee injuries that are common when playing golf. These include aggravating existing knee conditions, soft tissue injuries, and overuse injuries. Here we will be…
Did you know that 3-18% of amateur and professional golfers suffer knee injuries? This, of course, leads to golf knee pain. Needless to say, you’re not alone. (1) But, this does beg a few questions. Why does happen as often as it does? Is there anything you can do to relieve the pain? Should you…
Your knee is a complex piece of machinery without a lot of rotational freedom. Golf is a sport that relies on rotational force. This combination makes left knee pain after golf common in the right-handed golfer (the opposite is true for you lefties). Your being here tells me that you’re already experiencing knee pain. You…
A study reports that meniscus tears are the most common knee injuries in this sport. So, I’m sure you’re wondering: Can you play golf with a torn meniscus? (1) The most direct answer, really, is that you shouldn’t be playing golf while your meniscus is still torn. It can worsen your injury and even lead…
Did you know that knee injuries are 3-18 prevalent in both amateur and pro golfers? Interestingly, the left knee is also identified as the more common site of these injuries. (1) So, how to play golf with a sore left knee, you ask? It all comes down to how you manage your pain as it…
Knee pain is very common for people who play golf. That being said, there are a few things that you can do in order to minimise the impact of this sport on your joints. Here we will discuss the ways in which you can prevent serious injury if you choose golf as your sport of…
We’ve all heard it: the stories of the legendary Tiger Woods injuring his left knee in 2007. He initially decided not to get surgery and went on to win some more. What a beast, eh? Still, this begs the question: is golf bad for your knees? Short answer: Yes, it can be. In fact, a study from…
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