Swing farther. Hurt less. Play more.
TPI-certified evaluation and one-on-one care for golfers in Sarasota — so the body can support the swing you're trying to make.
Most golf swing faults have a physical cause. A hip that won't turn, a thoracic spine that's locked down, a core that can't brace — the body compensates, the swing breaks down, and pain or distance loss follows. Our golf physical therapy program is built around finding those physical limitations and clearing the way so you can move, rotate, and load the club more like you want to.
Who this is for
- Golfers dealing with low back, hip, shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain during or after rounds
- Players who have lost distance, clubhead speed, or consistency and suspect a physical cause
- Weekend golfers and competitive players recovering from injury who want a safe return to play
- Anyone who's been told they need more mobility, stability, or rotation by a coach or TPI pro
Common issues we help with
Low back pain
Often tied to limited hip internal rotation, thoracic mobility, or early extension in the swing. We assess the full kinetic chain rather than just treating the back.
Loss of distance or clubhead speed
Frequently linked to restricted rotation, poor ground reaction force, or a core that can't transfer energy efficiently. Video and launch monitor data help pinpoint the source.
Golfer's elbow and wrist pain
Grip pressure, swing path, and shoulder/thoracic mobility can all load the elbow and wrist. We work upstream to offload the tissue while it heals.
Hip pain or stiffness
Hip mobility and strength directly shape your ability to load the trail side and clear the lead side. We screen both sides and build a targeted program.
What a golf evaluation looks like
Your first visit is 60 minutes of dedicated one-on-one time. We work through a structured movement screen and, when helpful, layer in video and ball-flight data so we can see how your body is actually behaving in the swing.
TPI-style movement screen
A body assessment that tests the mobility, stability, and motor-control pieces most relevant to the golf swing.
Video swing capture
We film your swing from down-the-line and face-on so physical findings can be matched to what's actually happening at address, top, and impact.
Launch monitor data
Carry, ball speed, club path, and face angle help us tell whether a change is producing the outcome we're after — not just a prettier-looking swing.
A personalized Plan of Care
A clear picture of what's limiting you, what we're going to work on, and roughly how long it should take to feel a difference.
Why patients choose Peak Swing
- TPI-certified (Titleist Performance Institute) approach
- One-on-one 60-minute sessions — no double-booking, no aides
- Video swing analysis and launch monitor data built into care
- Dr. Thornton is a golfer — this isn't abstract to her
“I came in with low back pain that was cutting rounds short. After a handful of sessions I'm playing full rounds again and picked up a little distance on top of it.”
— Sarasota golfer
Frequently asked questions
Ready to swing without the pain?
Book a 60-minute golf evaluation with Dr. Tonia Thornton, DPT.