Korean J Sports Med.  2017 Jun;35(1):1-4. 10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.1.1.

Golf-related Spine and Lower Extremity Injury

• Lee YS
• Lee SH

• KMID: 2382036
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5763/kjsm.2017.35.1.1

Abstract

Golf is a popular worldwide sport played regardless of skill level, age, and sex. This characteristic is a major part of appeal. However, the golf swing involves a large range of motion and large forces of whole body and it is associated with a significant number of injuries. Lower back and upper extremity has similarly high injury incidence and followed by lower extremity. Knee, especially anterior cruciate ligament, can be serious in lower extremity injury. Poor swing mechanics and overuse are frequently related. However, injuries are also sustained from hitting the ground or being hit by a golf ball or club.

Keyword

Golf; Back pain; Leg injury

MeSH Terms

Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Back Pain
Golf
Incidence
Knee
Leg Injuries
Lower Extremity*
Mechanics
Range of Motion, Articular
Spine*
Sports
Upper Extremity

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