Melissa in the Morning: Preventing Golf Injuries

According to national statistics, nearly 7 in 10 amateur golfers will experience an injury related to the sport at least once in a lifetime. Back pain, rotator cuff tears, sprained wrists, swollen knees…the list goes on and on. So, how do we prevent golf-related injuries? We spoke with Noted Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gerard Girasole with Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopedic Institute. Our chat comes ahead of the annual Epson Tour HHC Women’s Championship at Great River Golf Club in Milford July 12-14.

For tickets: hhcwomenschamp.com

More information on spine and joint replacement: ctorthoinstitute.org

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