Athletic Injuries 211: Upper Body Golf Injuries | Online Chiropractic CE

Athletic Injuries 211: Upper Body Golf Injuries is a chiropractic sports medicine course focused on common upper body injuries in golfers. Repetitive, asymmetrical swings and practice volume can overload the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and spine in predictable ways.

This two-hour online CE course reviews frequent upper body golf injury patterns, key anatomy and swing-related biomechanics, and practical chiropractic treatment strategies. Emphasis is placed on accurate diagnosis, evidence-informed care planning, and patient education that supports performance and reduces injury risk for golfers of all levels.

Estimated Completion Time

Approximately 2 hours (Video Format)

Course Topics

• Common upper body injuries in golfers (shoulder, elbow, wrist, spine)
• Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the golf swing
• Mechanisms of overuse and acute upper body golf injuries
• Evaluation and diagnosis of upper extremity and spinal conditions in golfers
• Chiropractic treatment options and rehabilitation considerations
• Equipment, swing technique, and practice factors influencing injury risk
• Patient education and prevention strategies for golf athletes

Learning Objectives

• Identify common upper body injury patterns in golf athletes
• Discuss anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics relevant to golf injuries
• Review evaluation and diagnostic approaches for upper body golf conditions
• Outline chiropractic treatment and rehabilitation strategies for golfers
• Apply prevention and performance strategies to help golfers stay active and injury-resistant

Course Structure

• Concise, clinically focused instructional modules
• Case-based discussion of golf swing mechanics and injury mechanisms
• Integration of adjusting, rehabilitation, and patient education concepts
• Knowledge checks reinforcing sports chiropractic decision-making

Quick Course Details

• Course Type: Online
• Credit Hours: 2
• Instructor: Donald Ozello, DC, CCN, CCSM
• Format: Recorded online presentation with self-paced access
• Access: Log in and out as needed; resume where you left off
• Certificate: Proof of attendance available upon course test completion
• Completion Window: Up to one year from date of purchase
• Bundle & Save: Eligible for CCEDseminars multi-course discount promotions

About the Instructor

Donald Ozello, DC, CCN, CCSM is a nationally recognized sports chiropractor, educator, author, and Navy veteran. As founder of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, Dr. Ozello focuses on injury prevention, functional recovery, and performance optimization for golfers and other athletes.

With extensive experience in sports medicine, extremity care, and rehabilitation, Dr. Ozello serves as faculty for CCEDseminars and Texas Chiropractic College. His instruction is known for clarity, practicality, and immediate relevance to chiropractic sports and golf-focused practice.