The Official 'Double P' Blog

I have been working with Pat Perez since the 2004 PGA TOUR Season. My role on Team Perez has been as Pat's on-Tour physical therapist.

Specifically, the focus of my program has been to help Pat manage the physical wear-n-tear issues that are encountered week-to-week out on tour.

The physical demands of playing professional golf are great and are specifically related to the frequent travel between event sites and the prolonged practice required to fine tune technique.

For a guy like Pat - who gives it his all with every swing - these stresses are even greater!

My specialties include golf-specific evaluation, soft tissue release, joint mobilization, instrument assisted manual therapy and active isolated stretching. Programming fits into three specific areas:

(1) Recovery - At the beginning of the week, the focus is removing any stresses from the previous event.

(2) Competition - Game day or tournament specific work. Our focus is proper preparation or warm-up before and recovery after each round.

(3) Preparation - This is a true team effort! This area of programming focuses on off-week and off-season services.

I am proud to have been asked to write this column at www.PatPerezGolf.com, giving insight into Pat's programming and life on Tour.

I will cover everything from basic training tips to in depth explanation about the techniques used by Double P.

Look for tips related to general fitness as well as golf-specific performance suggestions!

Our first column kicks off next week. Stay tuned!


Jeff Banaszak
President, Back9Fitness
www.Back9Fitness.com