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I met Dr. Divot (whose alter-ego is Larry Foster, M.D.,F.A.A.O.S.) at the American Physical Therapist Association’s annual convention, held in Denver last month (June 2007). Dr. Foster had stopped by our booth (Joint Solutions, LLC) and observed as I gave a demonstration of the proper use and benefits of the Rotater, (a device developed to stretch the shoulder internally and externally).

Sufficiently impressed (or intrigued), Dr. Foster bought a Rotater. Dr. Foster stopped by our booth again the next day. This time, he was on his way to the airport and he had been unable to fit his Rotater into his suitcase. I told him that we would be glad to mail him a Rotater when we returned home.

Before departing to the airport, Dr. Foster opened his bag and proceeded to autograph his book (“Dr. Divot’s Guide to Golf Injuries”), which he then gave to me. Up to that point, I had no idea that he was an author. He looked so normal (a little writer’s sarcasm).

I finished reading “Dr. Divot’s Guide to Golf Injuries” yesterday and as I step up to the first tee to “grip it and rip it”, I must admit that anyone humble enough to call himself “Dr. Divot”, scores points with me. Dr. Foster admits that he is an “average” golfer and he says in his book, “Though I hope that professionals and low handicap players find this book useful, it is really written with the average golfer in mind.”

Dr.Divot keeps his word. The information in his book is presented in a logical order, without a lot of medical jargon or Latin terminology and is supported by many documented scientific studies.

Dr. Divot explains:

• The various types of injuries a golfer is likely to encounter – sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, etc.
• The parts of the body that are most often affected – ( chapters are dedicated to elbow, wrist/hand, back, shoulder, and knee injuries )
• Why these injuries occur – these explanations may surprise you!
• Typical and non-typical treatments – from rest and rehab to joint replacement
• How to prevent injuries in the first place – the best information of all.

Dr. Divot also includes chapters dedicated to the female golfer and the older golfer, two demographics that are often overlooked, but make up about fifty percent of recreational golfers.

I really enjoyed “Dr. Divot’s Guide to Golf Injuries” because Dr. Foster mad it a “good read”. He interjected just the right amount of humor to keep it light, while getting the seriousness of his message across.

I was stunned when Dr. Foster cited studies that had quantitatively determined the magnitude of the forces exerted on the spine of an “average” golfer during a typical golf swing. Regardless of what anyone may think, golf is a real sport and can have an adverse affect on your body just like any other physically demanding task.

I highly recommend “Dr. Divot’s Guide to Golf Injuries”. The information it provides will answer many of your un-asked questions. Dr. Divot:

• may help you play and enjoy the game longer
• will explain possible reasons that you are having pain
• will help you understand what you can do to decrease your chances of developing an injury
• explains your options if you are injured or are experiencing pain

Dr. Divot has a web site. www.doctordivotmd.com – Dr. Foster encourages anyone who has a question to present it to him on the provided web page and he will attempt to address it.