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Functional Performance Model
The self-evaluation presented thus far serves only as a baseline. The
recommended assessment process for professionals who make their
living playing golf involves a comprehensive evaluation tool called the
functional performance model. You will see that this is a rather complex
process and that much communication is necessary among players and
their conditioning coaches to further improve performance at the
highest level.
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what you must do to strengthen those weaknesses. |
The functional performance model serves as an accurate means of
assessing areas where your swing mechanics might break down and where
you might be experiencing power leaks. The functional performance
model begins with a biomechanical analysis, followed by clinical,
structural, and functional analyses. Depending on the outcome of the clinical
evaluation, the professional golfer might be encouraged to see a physician
or a physical therapist to begin a rehabilitation program, or to meet with
a fitness professional to develop a personalized exercise program.
Such an exercise program is broken down into two different areas: the
basic program for the golfer in reasonably good physical condition, and
what we call the clinical program, for the person who might not be fit
enough to do more advanced exercises. The clinical program basically
addresses the functional areas of mobility and stability. If the assessment
reveals a deficiency in general fitness level, a customized exercise
program can be developed. We believe that all golf conditioning pro-
grams can benefit from the PAC Total Golf system, because it addresses
sport-specific muscular strength, functional flexibility, dynamic postural balance, and segmental coordination. These four components are
the key factors for performing correct and consistent golf swings.
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