Third International Conference on Golf and Health
Description & schedule
Summary
This two-day International Conference on Golf and Health in the heart of Edinburgh is the perfect event for healthcare professionals interested in maximising health benefits through the game of golf. Explore topics such as the impact of golf on well-being, injury prevention and management, and adaptations for disabled golfers. Moreover, understand the significance of nutrition, strength, and conditioning in the game. Network with experts in the golf, orthopaedics, and sports medicine industry and gain practical insights to improve athlete health and patient outcomes. Enjoy a gala dinner featuring an 'Athlete's Voice' session. Presenting this session will be dignitaries like Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport of Scotland, and Stephen Gallacher, Ryder Cup winner.
Learning objectives
- Understand the role of golf in promoting physical and mental health, and how can it be used as a part of a therapeutic regimen.
- Learn about common injuries associated with golf, how to prevent them, and best practices for managing and treating them.
- Gain insights on the needed modifications and considerations for disabled golfers and female golfers to ensure health benefits and injury prevention.
- Obtain knowledge about the critical role of nutrition, hydration, and physical conditioning in optimizing performance and wellbeing of golfers.
- Explore future avenues for integrating golf into healthcare and wellness practices, and understand the concept of golf's contribution to health and sustainability.