The PGA Tour in Newtown Square PA

Professional golf in Philadelphia!

Finally after all these years, we are treated to the likes of Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, and Sean O'Hair in a PGA Tour event. What makes this exciting for us at Podiatry Care Specialists is that they are playing very close to our Newtown Square office at Aronimink Golf Club.

So you are planning on attending your first golf tournament or your first one in a very long time. Here are some tips before you go.

1- Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. You will do a lot of walking even if you are planning to sit at a particular hole.

2- Wear a shoe or sneaker that is supportive and add your orthotics or arch supports if you have them.

3- Drink plenty of fluids.

4-Wear a hat or visor.

5-Apply sunscreen to all exposed areas.

6-Watch for signs of lightheadedness or dizziness and seek medical attention if these occur.

Have a wonderful time!

Bradford J. Jacobs, DPM

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Winter Workout for Golfers

It's wintertime. The ground is covered. You don't think the fairways will ever melt. What to do????????
Why not try to work on toning those muscles before you take your first swing of the season.

I suugest a combination workout 3 times a week that will stretch and strenthen your arms, shoulders, neck, upper and lower back, buttocks, groin, thigh, legs, and feet.

Talk to the trainer at your local Y or athletic club and get started today!

Work on upper and lower extemity machines alternately.

Build flexibility, not muscle mass by doing more reps at lower weights.

Sufficiently stretch and cool down before and after each workout.

Seek a physician's care for any prolonged problem or pain.

See you on the links!

Bradford J. Jacobs, DPM


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Happy New Year

Podiatry Care Specialists, would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New year!

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Tiger Woods' accident

As a podiatrist and avid golfer, I have followed Tiger Woods's career and his rehabilitation from various lower extremity injuries. He is a dedicated worker and at times seems invincible. I would always check on the various information sources for Tiger having symptoms secondary to his knee injuries such as achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis. That hasn't been the case. His vulnerability may be an unseen fire hydrant. It appears that he is going to be okay, which is great news for all the masses that enjoy watching him play golf. His attention to dedicated workouts may have prevented further injuries, which is a good lesson for all of us weekend warriors. Stay in shape!

See you on the links!
Brad Jacobs, DPM

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GOLF

Welcome to our new blog that will link golf, golf technique, and how it relates to your feet. We will address how to prevent and treat common foot problems. Follow us and blog your own comments.

Yours for a better 18,

The Docs at Podiatry Care Specialists

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