Shoulder Care, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Adam McClusky

On Episode 102 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Adam McCluskey, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of The PT Initiative in Raleigh, NC.

The cat is now out of the bag. I am moving to Raleigh, NC, and will be joining Adam McCluskey’s team at the PT Initiative in the North Raleigh area. If you’re local, come by for treatment, or reach out to me so we can play some G. Looking forward to connecting with y’all (gotta start practicing my southern slang 😂).

When injured, the shoulder joint can be tricky. It’s not uncommon for people to have shoulder issues that can linger around for months or even years.

If you have never had a shoulder injury, you may be surprised at how much you need your shoulders when swinging a golf club. Pain or poor mobility can prevent you from getting into key positions throwing off your kinematic sequence.

This episode is jammed packed with ALOT of information. Whether you are a healthcare practitioner, fitness professional, or someone trying to learn how to make their shoulder healthier this episode is 100% for you.

What you’ll learn from this episode.

• What movement qualities make up a healthy shoulder
• What are the key areas of the body that influence your shoulder health
• Is there really such a thing as poor posture?
• What’s the difference between your medical diagnosis AND your movement diagnosis?
• How useful and important are orthopedic special tests in Physical Therapy Evaluations
• Should you get an MRI or not?

The Ask Joe Segment:

• How do I use FRC clinically and within golf fitness

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