A physiotherapy perspective on improving swing technique in a professional golfer: a case study

Booth, Lynn

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2005.01.003

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“…Formal investigations of posture in golfers is almost non-existent, with only a few anecdotal accounts of postural observations in golfers. Chettle and Neal (2001) and Booth (2005), have both described a number of common postural abnormalities in golfers including excessive thoracic spine kyphosis, asymmetry in shoulder height, and spinal scoliosis (resulting in asymmetry of trunk rotation). These descriptions however, are based on experiential accounts of working with golfers, rather than formal scientific investigation.…”

Section: Physiological and Musculoskeletal Characteristics Of The Modmentioning

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Physiological and musculoskeletal characteristics of the modern golfer

Horan¹

2017

Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science

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Physiological and musculoskeletal characteristics of the modern golfer

Horan¹

2017

Routledge International Handbook of Golf Science

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“…[8][9][10][11][12] Muscular strength, mobility, coordination, flexibility and stability are required 7,13 for efficient performance and to minimise injury risk. 5,7,[14][15][16] The use of musculoskeletal screening has been advocated to investigate injury and performance factors with one commonly used screen the Functional Movement Screen 17,18 which consists of seven movements namely the deep squat, in-line lunge, hurdle step, active straight leg raise, shoulder mobility, trunk stability push up and rotary stability scored from 0 to 3 producing a composite score of 21. Scores below 14 have been found to predict injury [19][20][21][22][23] and therefore appropriate interventions can be utilised to improve composite scores.…”

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The Relationship Between the Golf-Specific Movement Screen and Golf Performance

Speariett¹,

Armstrong²

2020

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Context: Golf requires effective movement patterns to produce an effective swing and performance. Objective: To determine the relationship between the Titleist Performance Institute golf-specific functional movement screening (GSFMS) composite and individual element scores and golf performance by assessing a player’s handicap, clubhead speed, side accuracy, ball speed, peak pelvis rotation speed, swing sequence, and common swing faults. Design: Cohort study, clinical measurement. Setting: English golf club. Participants: A total of 11 amateur golfers: 5 males (age: 37.2 [18.7] y, height: 184.4 [9.6] cm, body mass: 89.5 [13.4] kg, and handicap: 9 [6.6]) and 6 females (age: 53.7 [15.0] y, height: 166.8 [5.5] cm, body mass: 67.9 [16.6] kg, and handicap: 13 [6.1]). Main Outcome Measures: GSFMS composite and individual element scores and golf performance variables. Results: Significant relationships existed between GSFMS composite scores and handicap (r = −.779, P = .01); clubhead speed (r = .701, P = .02); ball speed (r = .674, P = .02); and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .687, P = .02). Significant relationships existed between 90°/90° golf position and clubhead speed (r = .716, P = .01); ball speed (r = .777, P = .01); seated trunk rotation and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .606, P = .048); single-leg balance and handicap (r = −.722, P = .01); torso rotation and handicap (r = −.637,P = .04); and torso rotation and peak pelvis rotation speed (r = .741, P = .01). Single-leg balance, overhead deep squat, and pelvic tilt were the GSFMS tests which participants had most difficulty in performing. The most common swing faults identified included loss of posture, slide, chicken winging, and early hip extension. Conclusions: The GSFMS may be used to identify movement limitations that relate to golfing performance. These findings may potentially allow intervention to correct movement patterns and potentially improve golf performance.

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