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How to Fix Your Golf Swing After a Shoulder Injury

Rebuild your swing safely. Form analysis catches compensation patterns before they cause re-injury.

6-Week Recovery Plan

Phase 1: Mobility (Weeks 1-2)

Focus: Gentle range-of-motion work. No full swings.

SportsReflector Role: Record your arm path and shoulder rotation to ensure you're not forcing movement.

Phase 2: Strength (Weeks 3-4)

Focus: Gradual swing speed increase. Half swings to 3/4 swings.

SportsReflector Role: Track your shoulder rotation and hip-to-shoulder separation to ensure proper sequencing.

Phase 3: Return to Play (Weeks 5-6)

Focus: Full swings. Gradually increase intensity.

SportsReflector Role: Monitor for compensation patterns. Form score should return to baseline.

Compensation Patterns to Watch For

Early hip rotation (instead of shoulder rotation)

Reduced shoulder turn (limiting power)

Arm-dominant swing (losing hip-shoulder separation)

Casting (early wrist release)

Reverse pivot (weight on back foot)

Why Form Analysis Matters in Recovery

Compensation patterns feel normal after a few weeks. Your brain adapts to the new movement pattern. Form analysis catches these patterns objectively, preventing re-injury and ensuring proper recovery.

Track Your Recovery Safely

Use SportsReflector to catch compensation patterns early and rebuild your form correctly. Get a 0-100 form score, symmetry analysis, and injury risk assessment.

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