Columbia's Top Golf Physical Therapist
Your swing feels off and your back hurts by the turn. Salerno Sports Therapy offers golf-specific physical therapy in Columbia for golfers who want to play pain-free and perform better on the course.
Your Body is Limiting Your Game
Your Back Tightens Up Mid-Round
You feel fine on the first few holes, but by the back nine your lower back is locked up and you can't finish your rotation.
Your Swing Coach Can't Fix This
You've taken lessons and worked on mechanics, but your body won't do what your coach is asking. The limitation isn't your swing—it's your mobility.
Pain Keeps You Off the Course
Shoulder or elbow pain flares up with practice swings or after a round, and you're starting to avoid playing because it's not worth the discomfort.
Golf PT Focused on Your Body and Performance
We use Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) assessments to find exactly what's limiting your swing. Then we build strength, mobility, and stability so your body can do what your coach is teaching.
Common Issues We Address
We help golfers in Columbia work through pain and physical limitations that affect performance and consistency. Here's what golfers typically come to us with:
Pain that forces early course exits or skipped rounds
Inconsistent ball striking tied to physical restrictions
Hip tightness that limits weight shift and turn
Loss of distance and power due to mobility limits
Elbow pain with repeated swings and practice
Shoulder pain with backswing or follow-through
Mid back stiffness and limited rotation
Low back pain during or after rounds
From Pain to Performance in Three Steps
Talk with us
Schedule a free discovery call so we can learn about your goals, training, and what's been holding you back.
Get your assessment
Complete a full movement and strength assessment with sport-specific testing like running gait analysis or a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf screen.
Follow your plan
Work through one-on-one, exercise-first sessions that build strength, restore confidence, and get you back to your sport.
What Golfers Are Saying
Hear from golfers in Columbia who improved performance and eliminated pain on the course.
For people of all ages and skill levels, preparation and recovery are key! Dr. Salerno has provided me with all the pre and post round exercises/stretches I need to keep myself in "playing" shape. I highly recommend giving SST a call!
Jay and the team at Salerno Sports Therapy have always provided me great service. Whether it's a small nagging injury or a bigger problem, Jay has the knowledge to not only get me feeling better but make sure it doesn't happen again and I can keep doing the things I love to do
Jay is awesome! He has been instrumental in solving my knee pain and issues while marathon training. He is incredibly knowledgeable and gave me a full strategy to fix my current problems and work to prevent them in the future!
SST was key to my training and prep for my first half marathon. Jay helped me stay injury free as I ramped up the intensity of my runs, and he was willing to help me remotely when I couldn't make in person sessions.
Very professional and highly recommend! I went to see Jay after a week off running due to injury. I had the Chicago marathon approaching in about 2 weeks and really wanted to be healthy and run. Jay worked hard and diligently to get me ready for the marathon — in a short time— and I was able to run the marathon, snag a PR & BQ. Jay continued to work with me post marathon to make sure I had the tools to keep my hips healthy and stronger. I’m happy with my decision to choose Salerno Sports Therapy for my PT needs!
Jay has done an outstanding job working with me. I came to him with bilateral elbow pain and have left with no more pain! He is extremely thorough with his initial evaluation in order to prescribe you with the best possible care. I would highly recommend Salerno Sports Therapy to anyone with any nagging aches and pains OR if you want to prevent those nagging aches and pains from happening. Give Jay a call!
Serving Columbia and more
We're located in Columbia and serve active adults and athletes across Forest Acres, Shandon, Heathwood, Melrose Heights, and the greater Columbia area. If you're looking for performance-focused physical therapy near you, we're here to help.
FAQs
Common questions about golf physical therapy at Salerno Sports Therapy.
No. We focus on your body's physical capabilities—mobility, stability, and strength. Your swing coach handles mechanics. We make sure your body can do what they're asking.
Not usually. We adjust your volume and practice load while we work on the underlying issues. Most golfers keep playing while they improve.
It's a 16-point movement screen designed specifically for golfers. It shows us where you're limited in rotation, hip mobility, core stability, and more so we can build a targeted plan.
We use golf-specific testing and understand the demands of the sport. Every exercise and progression is built around improving your ability to swing powerfully and consistently.
Yes. When we improve your mobility and build rotational strength, you'll naturally generate more clubhead speed and distance without forcing it.
Still have questions?
Reach out and we'll walk you through how it works.
Ready to Play Your Best Golf?
Schedule a free discovery call and let's figure out what's limiting your game.
