Dr. Chris Adamson - Co-Founder of GolfDr
Special guest
Dr. Chris Adamson is a TPI-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy with more than a decade of experience in sports medicine, specializing in the biomechanics of the golf swing. He combines his clinical expertise with an entrepreneurial drive and a deep personal passion for the game, which he came to later in life after growing up playing hockey. His educational background and professional practice have made him an expert in identifying and treating the specific mobility limitations - such as hip rotation and shoulder external rotation - that can sabotage a golfer's swing and cause injury.
As the CEO and co-founder of GolfDr, Chris embodies the intersection of his clinical skills and business acumen. He is the driving force behind the company's innovative digital platform, moving from a mobile clinic concept to a scalable app designed to democratize access to golf-specific physical therapy. His approach is highly personalized; he conducts assessments and creates customized exercise prescriptions (PERx) that adapt to each golfer's unique goals and physical condition. His ultimate aim is to bridge the gap between golf instruction and physical rehabilitation, providing tools that help golfers improve their performance, prevent injury, and extend their time on the course.
Dr. Chris Adamson - Co-Founder of GolfDr has been a guest on 1 episode.
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Move Better and Hurt Less - Talking Golf Fitness, Longevity and Performance with the Founders of GolfDr
July 7th, 2026 | Season 19 | 43 mins 47 secs
chris adamson, entrepreneurship, golf business, golf entrepreneur, golf fitness, golf improvement, golf industry, golf innovator, golf longevity, golf performance, golf venture, golfdr, modgolf, modgolf podcast, pga show, valerie de maio
Ready to stop your body from sabotaging your golf game? In this episode of The ModGolf Podcast, host Colin Weston sits down with the mother/son co-founding duo behind GolfDr: emergency physician Dr. Valerie De Maio and golf physiotherapist Dr. Chris Adamson to reveal why personalized, golf-specific body work is the secret to not just improving your performance, but sustaining it well into your 70s, 80s, and beyond.
This conversation is a must-listen for golfers, fitness enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs alike, as they unpack the critical role of mobility in the golf swing, share the entrepreneurial journey from a mobile clinic to a scalable digital platform, and explore the massive opportunity in golf longevity and wellness. Tune in to discover how you can play longer, hurt less, and finally bridge the gap between what your mind knows and what your body can do.