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The frequency of golf injuries
1Methodist Sports Medicine Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Golf injuries are common, especially back and elbow issues in amateurs. Professionals experience lower back and wrist injuries, with females more prone to wrist and lower back injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Golf is often perceived as low-risk for injuries.
- However, epidemiological data reveal significant injury patterns in golfers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document common golf-related injuries.
- To identify injury prevalence across different golfer demographics (amateur vs. professional, male vs. female).
Main Methods:
- Review of epidemiological studies on golf injuries.
- Analysis of injury data stratified by golfer type and sex.
Main Results:
- Male amateurs: most common injuries are to the back and elbow.
- Male professionals: lower back and wrist injuries.
- Female professionals: wrist and lower back injuries.
- Female amateurs: elbow and lower back injuries.
Conclusions:
- Golf injuries are linked to overuse, poor conditioning, and improper swing mechanics.
- Further research into injury prevention and treatment is warranted.