Effect of Rehabilitation Exercise for Golfers on the X-factor and Ground Reaction Force according to Phase of the Golf Swing

Abstract

The golf swing is a complex full body movement during which the spine and shoulders are highly involved 1). Golf injuries can occur at any point during the golf swing, from takeaway through followthrough. Upper extremity injuries can affect the shoulder, elbow, and hands and are usually a result of the golf swing at impact. Injuries are also common in the lower back as well as the lower extremities 2, 3). Most injuries are the result of overuse and poor swing mechanics 2). Joeng et al. reported that the number of previous season competitions were significantly associated with injury risk in golfers of Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) 4). A number of studies have found that resistance training benefits golf performance, generally measured by changes in club head speed or driving distance 5, 6). 10 weeks of supervised traditional resistance training (TRAD) and golf-specific resistance training (GSRT) provided similar improvements in body composition, golf performance, and physical performance in amateur female golfers 5). An 8-week multimodal exercise program on strength, flexibility, and golf performance in 55-to 79-year-old men resulted in significant improvements in muscle strength, selected