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CROMWELL, Conn. — Shane Lowry remembers when his dad started to struggle with joint pain in his knees and hip, including when they played golf at their home club in Ireland.
Lowry’s father, Brendan, was a Gaelic football hero for the Offaly County senior team for more than a decade as a left corner-forward and scored three points in the final when his team won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1982. But the rough and tumble sport also took its toll on his body.
“We did some research on what we needed to do going forward and that’s when we first introduced to Stryker products,” Lowry said Tuesday. “He had his hip replaced 12 years ago and knee replaced three years ago.”
It makes for a fitting back story as to why Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced a new partnership with Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion on Wednesday at the Travelers Championship, naming him a sponsored brand ambassador for its Joint Replacement division. Lowry will sport the company’s logo on his golf bag beginning this week.
Through this collaboration, Lowry will share his deeply personal story, highlighting the critical role caregivers play in supporting loved ones through joint pain, surgery and recovery.
As a caregiver to his father, Lowry brings a unique perspective, having seen firsthand the impact joint pain has on both patients and their families. Research shows that support from family and caregivers can positively impact recovery and outcomes.
“Watching my dad in pain because of his hip and knee was as hard as anything I’ve come across on the course. As a caregiver, you want to help, but it’s not always clear where to start,” Lowry said. “I’ve learned that asking the right questions, finding the right doctor and simply being there along the way can make a big difference. I didn’t realize at the time how many Stryker technologies are out there to support those who suffer from joint pain, and I’m proud to now be partnering with a company helping people to keep moving forward. I hope sharing my story encourages others to take that first step with a loved one.”
Brendan attends about 10-12 tournaments per year, walking all 18 holes in support of his son and was at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, last week rooting him on. “He lives for watching me play golf and hanging with his grandkids,” Shane said. “That’s his life at the minute, and it’s great for him to be fit and healthy.”
Together with Stryker, Lowry will help raise awareness of the experience someone struggling with joint pain may go through and empower caregivers to take an active role throughout their loved one’s journey, from education to recovery.
“We know joint replacement is more than surgery — it’s a personal journey that affects both patients and the people who support them every step of the way,” said Katherine Truppi, president of Stryker’s Joint Replacement division. “As we continue to move lives, we also value the essential and often underrecognized role caregivers play in helping loved ones navigate treatment decisions and recovery. Shane’s story brings that perspective to life in an authentic and meaningful way that we hope can help more people.”
Adam Schupak is a senior writer for Golfweek, covering the PGA Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Shane Lowry partners with Stryker for joint health
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Lowry’s father, Brendan, was a Gaelic football hero for the Offaly County senior team for more than a decade as a left corner-forward and scored three points in the final when his team won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1982. But the rough and tumble sport also took its toll on his body.
“We did some research on what we needed to do going forward and that’s when we first introduced to Stryker products,” Lowry said Tuesday. “He had his hip replaced 12 years ago and knee replaced three years ago.”
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It makes for a fitting back story as to why Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced a new partnership with Lowry, the 2019 British Open champion on Wednesday at the Travelers Championship, naming him a sponsored brand ambassador for its Joint Replacement division. Lowry will sport the company’s logo on his golf bag beginning this week.
Through this collaboration, Lowry will share his deeply personal story, highlighting the critical role caregivers play in supporting loved ones through joint pain, surgery and recovery.
As a caregiver to his father, Lowry brings a unique perspective, having seen firsthand the impact joint pain has on both patients and their families. Research shows that support from family and caregivers can positively impact recovery and outcomes.
“Watching my dad in pain because of his hip and knee was as hard as anything I’ve come across on the course. As a caregiver, you want to help, but it’s not always clear where to start,” Lowry said. “I’ve learned that asking the right questions, finding the right doctor and simply being there along the way can make a big difference. I didn’t realize at the time how many Stryker technologies are out there to support those who suffer from joint pain, and I’m proud to now be partnering with a company helping people to keep moving forward. I hope sharing my story encourages others to take that first step with a loved one.”
Brendan attends about 10-12 tournaments per year, walking all 18 holes in support of his son and was at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, last week rooting him on. “He lives for watching me play golf and hanging with his grandkids,” Shane said. “That’s his life at the minute, and it’s great for him to be fit and healthy.”
Together with Stryker, Lowry will help raise awareness of the experience someone struggling with joint pain may go through and empower caregivers to take an active role throughout their loved one’s journey, from education to recovery.
“We know joint replacement is more than surgery — it’s a personal journey that affects both patients and the people who support them every step of the way,” said Katherine Truppi, president of Stryker’s Joint Replacement division. “As we continue to move lives, we also value the essential and often underrecognized role caregivers play in helping loved ones navigate treatment decisions and recovery. Shane’s story brings that perspective to life in an authentic and meaningful way that we hope can help more people.”
Adam Schupak is a senior writer for Golfweek, covering the PGA Tour.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Shane Lowry partners with Stryker for joint health
Continue reading...
