Episode 01: How To Develop Your Most Efficient Golf Swing with Dr. Brian Jerva, DPT
Mike Quintans (Q) brings in golf physical therapy specialist Brian Jerva with 15 years of experience to talk golf analytics and performance. Brian came to Physical Therapy and Wellness Institute in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (PTW Newtown Square) because they were able to enthusiastically offer him the most innovative tech in the golf performance realm.
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)
02:20 TPI - Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) analyzes golfers from all levels to collect valuable data to improve a golfer's body-swing connection. Brian is certified in Functional Movement Screening FMS as well as TPI to connect movement screenings and golf performance.
TPI Screening
5:40 Brian brings in the golfer or rotational athlete to analyze the body-swing connection through a TPI screening. We'll look at the swing in 2D first through video analysis. We assess the upper body, lower body, wrist, balance, hips, everything to identify asymmetries.
7:00 Brian then uses SFMA to break it down even more to the mobility and stability components. This determines what the client or patient needs to address (the source of the problem) in order to give them a longer drive.
8:21 Brian then analyzes this data and works with the client through exercises and mobilization techniques to make their swing more efficient.
K-Vest
8:29 The K-Vest is the 3D analysis. Brian puts sensors on the body one on the upper back, lower back, arm, and wrist. Brian will then have you swing different clubs to look at the data to find kinematic sequencing (the order your body parts are moving when you're swinging a club) as well as patterns, swing speeds, and deficits. Justin Thomas' swing, for example, is perfect because he has efficient kinematic sequencing.
Golf Team Application
10:27 Bring in your golf team to do a full team analysis to see each of your strengths and weaknesses in your swings. Then, Brian will give you exercises and mobility techniques to improve your swing. Then your team can come back halfway through the season and at the end to see how you've improved.
11:30 Brian is not a golf coach. But he wants to talk to your golf coach in order to make your swing as efficient as possible.
TPI for Physical Therapists
13:13 If you're a physical therapist and want to get into it, talk to your manager to see if they'll support that. Go to TPI - Brian recommends it. Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips are both founders.
14:30 If you want Brian to analyze your swing or help you get out of pain when golfing, call the clinic for your first 90-minute evaluation. What's great? Since Brian is also a physical therapist, so he can see the big picture of your health to find the source of your challenges, not just fixing the symptoms.
A Case Study
16:30 Mike and Brian go through a case study of someone who sits a lot for work and may have some low back pain when they golf. Brian would recommend not just a golf assessment but also a physical therapist evaluation. He'll probably find limited hip mobility that will affect your swing characteristics.
18:40 Not activating your glutes properly or glute inefficiencies can be a huge factor in your swing. Can you move your pelvis separate from your trunk? It's very important.
20:16 Contact Brian by calling the clinic at (610)723-7771 or reach out to him at brian.jerva@ivyrehab.com. Connect Instagram and Facebook @brianjerva.