Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Screening

Jeffrey Lowes, DC, CSCS, TPI-M3 has been qualified as a Certified Level 3 Medical Provider by Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). TPI is a PGA andLPGA approved, golf-specific training program that has developed a physical screen to identify physical limitations that may be contributing to swing flaws, injuries, and higher scores. Our Golf Fitness Program will evaluate upper/lower body flexibility, posture, core stability, balance, and golf specific mobility. Based on the results of the TPI screen, we can develop an individualized exercise program to address each client’s physical limitations that may be affecting the golf swing and/or risk for injury.

Benefits of a Golf Fitness Program:

• Identify physical limitations contributing to different swing characteristics
• Maximize lessons with a golf pro by developing a swing pattern that works within your limitations
• Minimize risk of injury / recover more easily from injury
• Improve balance between stability and mobility required for the golf swing
• Help to progress you towards specific strength and power training specific to golf

Program Highlights

Initial Evaluation (60 minutes)

• Brief health screening
• 16-step TPI biomechanical screen
• Video Capture of golf swing to help in body-swing analysis
• Customized home exercise program based on your physical limitations
• Coordination with golf professional if appropriate

Training Session (45 minutes)

• One on one review of exercises to maximize benefit from exercise
• Supplement exercises with manual procedures (if necessary)
• Instruct in self soft tissue mobilization techniques
• Instruct on proper daily body prep, exercise/golf warm up and cool down

Re-evaluation (45 minutes)

• Repeat of 16-step TPI biomechanical screen
• Repeat body swing analysis with video capture of golf swing
• Review and update home exercises as necessary

Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

The SFMA is what helps make the Virginia Sport & Spine Institute team unique. TPI Certified Medical Professionals with years of experience in athletic performance will conduct your performance evaluation. Combining your player and/or medical history and the TPI screen with the SFMA allows us to identify very specific body impairments from mobility restrictions to motor control dysfunctions limiting your game.  

Performance Assessments

Performance assessments help to determine an athlete’s baseline movement quality, and are typically performed before the start of a new sports season or to aid in evaluating potential injury risk levels. Additionally, a quality assessment can help identify challenge areas that may be holding back performance advancement, such as: range of motion limitations; lack of control or stability; motor control; and the ability to store and express kinetic energy.  At the Virginia Sport & Spine Institute, we are always assessing our athletes and clients to assure or treatment and training is specifically geared towards the individual.  A performance assessment is highly recommended prior to a new golf season or before you begin a new training program.