Golf physical therapy in Owings Mills, MD
Golf physical therapy treats the pain that's limiting your game, then builds the strength your swing runs on. I'm Brennan Maher, PT, DPT, and I'm TPI-certified. Every session is 60 minutes, 1:1, and we test your numbers so you can see what's changing.
What I test in your first visit
- The TPI 15 movement screen
- Driver swing speed (Rypstick), plus 7-iron carry and dispersion over 5 shots
- Strength: max push-ups, max chin-ups, split squat and grip strength
- Power: vertical jump and med ball throws
You leave knowing why. Each finding gets tied to your swing or your pain. You get baseline numbers to beat and a written summary you can share with your golf coach or doctor.
How I train golfers
Hands-on care settles things down first. Then we build the strength your swing runs on: legs, trunk and grip, with power work added as you're ready.
Speed training comes in once your strength numbers say you're ready. That goes for older and recreational golfers too.
And we retest as we go, so you'll know what's working and what isn't.
Playing with pain
Pain usually doesn't mean you have to stop playing. We find the variable that's setting it off (how often you play, how much, or how hard) and adjust that one while you keep swinging.
If something needs imaging or a surgeon's opinion, I'll refer you out.
What golfers come in for
Low back pain, elbow pain (tennis elbow and golfer's elbow), lead wrist pain, shoulder pain, hip pain and knee pain. Plenty of golfers come in with no pain at all, just lost distance or swing speed.
Cost
Care is cash-based, so there's no insurance billing. Your evaluation fee is credited in full toward a 3-month program of weekly in-person sessions plus remote programming. I'll go over pricing on your free discovery call.
FAQ
What's the TPI screen?
A 15-test movement screen from the Titleist Performance Institute. It checks how your body moves in the positions your swing asks for, like pelvic rotation, upper and lower body disassociation, and single leg balance.
Do I need to be a good golfer?
Any level works. Everyone gets the same evaluation, and your program is built from your numbers.
Can I keep playing while we work on my pain?
Usually, yes. We adjust how much, how often or how hard you play first, then build back up.
15 to 20 minutes to talk through your goals and see if we're a fit.
Book a free discovery call