- Steve McMurray, MPT, of The Bellevue Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department, right, works with Ryan Alley on his golf swing analysis. McMurray recently earned Level 1 golf fitness certification from the Titleist Performance Institute
Steve McMurray, M.P.T., of The Bellevue Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department, has earned Level One golf fitness certification from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). TPI certification is a golf fitness industry standard for a variety of professionals including medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, PGA golf professionals, athletic trainers and fitness trainers.
As a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor (CGFI), McMurray will work with golfers to find the most efficient swing for their body, using factors such as strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, nutrition, stability, power, vision and posture. “Our physical screening process will help measure your ability to generate and transfer speed and determine the most efficient energy transfer throughout your body,” commented McMurray. “I can also help isolate any physical limitations, correlate those findings into your golf swing, and prescribe a custom conditioning program.”
With the aid of 3-D golf motion capture systems, researchers have identified the true measure of a good golf swing that is the same in all great ball strikers regardless of their unique style. They all follow the same sequence of power generation that begins in the lower body and transfers speed through their torso and into their arms and then into the club. What style that they use to complete this signature swing is completely unique to each player.
TPI philosophy of the golf swing is that there are an infinite number of ways to swing a golf club but there is only one efficient way for everyone to swing and it is based on what they can physically do. TPI training and certification indicates that the golfer is dealing with someone who understands what it takes to hit the ball long, straight and safely.
McMurray is part of a worldwide pool of fitness professionals with the TPI certification. He is the first in the local area to receive certification at this level. He is also pursuing advanced Level 2 golf fitness certification for medical professionals. This training focuses on golf specific injury prevention and treatment and includes a detailed medical evaluation for selective functional movements that are specific to the golf swing.
For additional information on TPI golf fitness, please visit the website www.mytpi.com.
Those interested in setting up an appointment with Steve for a TPI golf fitness screening can do so by calling The Bellevue Hospital Rehabilitation Services Department at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4279.