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Ever wondered if there’s a medical solution to your golfing problems? Why not ask Dr Costa Kapnias, our resident fairway physician…
Dr Kapnias has been a medical doctor in the private practice for 15 years. A keen golfer with a passion for sport in general, he has spent the last eight years concentrating on preventative medicine and nutrition, lifestyle coaching and sport performance. To read his monthly column, get hold of the latest issue of Compleat Golfer, or to speak to the doc, call him on 021 949 8017.
Hi What does the SPF stand for? Is it the number of minutes you can be exposed to the sun for or it the density (if that is the correct terminology) of the suntan lotion?
I HAVE WHAT MY DOCTOR CALLS A GOLF ELBOW - SWELLING AND PAIN ON THE INSIDE OF ARM AT ELBOW. IT'S BASICALLY THE OPPOSITE WHAT WOULD BE TENNIS ELBOW AND I AM CURRENTLY GOING TO THERAPY. ANY IDEAS FOR A IMPROVING ON THE PROBLEM? THANKS BOB