Golf Fitness and Performance Program: Physical Therapy at The Athletic Club of Bend

Our program is based on performing a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) in order to determine what physical limitations are inhibiting maximally effecient movement in the golfer.  Once these limitations are determined and documented we will prescribe a golf-specific exercise program to address them. The exercises can be tailored toward home or gym completion and will address deficits in posture, pelvis to torso separation, strength, flexibility, and balance.  A detailed biomechanical 2D video analysis is utilized using Dartfish^TM software to link the physical findings to swing faults and movement inefficiencies. 3D wireless movement analysis is used for accurate and objective measurements of the kinetic sequence of the golf swing and for specific measurements in the SFMA using the K-Vest.

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Program Director: Chris Cooper PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI CGFI

A Montana native, Chris received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Washington in 1996 and earned his Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 1999. Chris has worked for Therapeutic Associates in Bend since that time and has been at the Athletic Club of Bend clinic since 2005.

 Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a Level 2 Certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute. He also has advanced manual therapy training through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Chris finished his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in May 2010.