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When golf hurts: musculoskeletal problems common to golfers
1Illini Sports Medicine, 301 West Lincoln Street, Suite 210, Belleville, IL 62220, USA. lwadswor@slu.edu
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|November 16, 2007
Summary
Golf injuries commonly affect the low back, shoulder, and elbow. Treatment involves addressing kinetic chain issues and refining swing technique to reduce injury risk.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Golf is a popular sport with a high incidence of injuries, particularly in the low back, shoulder, and elbow.
- Injury patterns vary between elite and recreational golfers, with overuse injuries common in professionals and technique-related injuries in amateurs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common golf-related injuries and differentiate injury patterns between elite and recreational golfers.
- To outline therapeutic interventions for golf injuries, emphasizing kinetic chain assessment and swing technique modification.
Main Methods:
- Review of injury patterns in elite versus recreational golfers.
- Analysis of common injury sites including the low back, nondominant shoulder, and elbow.
- Evaluation of therapeutic interventions focusing on kinetic chain deficiencies and swing mechanics.
Main Results:
- Low back, nondominant shoulder, and elbow are the most frequently injured areas in golfers.
- Elite golfers experience more overuse injuries, while amateurs are prone to technique-related and overuse injuries.
- Effective treatment requires addressing kinetic chain deficits and optimizing swing technique.
Conclusions:
- Golf injuries necessitate a comprehensive approach, including biomechanical assessment and swing analysis.
- Modifying swing technique, such as improving efficiency or shortening the swing, can mitigate injury risk.
- Targeted interventions for kinetic chain deficiencies are crucial for injury prevention and rehabilitation in golfers.
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