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Golfing injuries. An overview

M E Batt1

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of California, Davis.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Golf injuries are common, primarily soft tissue overuse injuries affecting the back, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Proper conditioning and technique can help prevent these golf-related injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Golf is a popular sport with a wide range of players, leading to diverse injuries.
  • Despite its popularity, golf injuries are underreported, though media attention is increasing.
  • Injuries in golf affect all age groups and skill levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of injuries associated with golf.
  • To identify common injury patterns and anatomical locations in golfers.
  • To discuss factors influencing injury patterns and potential prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of reported golf-related injuries.
  • Analysis of injury patterns based on player demographics, skill level, and play frequency.
  • Identification of common anatomical sites and types of injuries.

Main Results:

  • Soft tissue musculoskeletal injuries from overuse are the most common golf injuries.
  • The back, wrist, elbow, and shoulder are the most frequently affected anatomical areas.
  • Injury patterns differ between elite and recreational golfers, influenced by skill and practice.

Conclusions:

  • Overuse injuries are prevalent in golf, influenced by player characteristics and play volume.
  • Appropriate conditioning and technique are crucial for injury prevention in golfers.
  • Childhood golf-related head injuries from club impacts necessitate safety education.

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