Keeping the Swing on Par: Golfers and Upper Extremity Injuries they Face
Harin Parikh,
Andrew Phillips,
Michael Stone
et al.
Abstract:Golf is a sport enjoyed by a rapidly growing population. While it is perceived as a low-demand activity, golf and its thousands of high-energy rotational swings can result in a plethora of upper extremity injuries. We examine the biomechanics of the golf swing and carry out a review, divided by anatomical region of the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand), of common injuries associated with golf. Part I of this review details the shoulder and elbow pathology seen in golfers, while Part I… Show more
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