Spine and hip motion analysis during the golf swing

Cochran, A. J.; Farrally, Martin

doi:10.4324/9780203474709-13

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“…In particular, the golf swing sequence follows distance and torque, which challenges the rapid and precise mobility of the thoracic and pelvic muscles [3,4]. The ideal coordination between the thoracic and pelvic regions performs an essential task in the trunk mobility of the golf swing [4,5]. However, limited pelvic and upper thoracic rotation movement is biomechanical evidence that can cause injury to golfers [4][5][6].…”

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“…The ideal coordination between the thoracic and pelvic regions performs an essential task in the trunk mobility of the golf swing [4,5]. However, limited pelvic and upper thoracic rotation movement is biomechanical evidence that can cause injury to golfers [4][5][6]. Experimental research suggests that abnormal biomechanics is characterized by limited movement and associated muscle pain [4,5].…”

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“…However, limited pelvic and upper thoracic rotation movement is biomechanical evidence that can cause injury to golfers [4][5][6]. Experimental research suggests that abnormal biomechanics is characterized by limited movement and associated muscle pain [4,5]. Previous studies have reported on pelvic or thoracic mobility and the collaboration between the thoracic and pelvic divisions with an emphasis on a healthy golf swing [3,6,7].…”

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“…Previous studies have reported on pelvic or thoracic mobility and the collaboration between the thoracic and pelvic divisions with an emphasis on a healthy golf swing [3,6,7]. Maximum thoracic and pelvic movements predict golf performance and contribute significantly to overall golf driving [1,5,7].…”

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Physiotherapeutic effects of an innovative golf swing-assist device on discomfort and mobility in amateur golfers with low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

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Kim

Yoon

et al. 2023

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BACKGROUND: Although the biomechanical features of the golf swing are extremely determined, multiple joint movements with limited pelvic and thoracic rotation movement can cause injury to the golfer and are linked with low back pain (LBP). We have developed the Pulley Master machine (PM), which is designed to offer active movement evaluation and monitoring as well as repetitive and task-specific training. OBJECTIVE: The primary goal of the present research was to analyze the effects of PM and Transfer of Electricity-Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) therapy on the lumbar pain scale and thoracic and pelvic mobility in amateur golfers with LBP. METHODS: Twenty-one amateur golfers with LBP (six females, mean age = 23.43 ± 2.36 years) were randomly assigned to either PM or TECAR groups for five days per week over one week. Clinical outcome measurements included pelvic and thoracic mobility as well as a pain rating scale. Statistical analyses were presented using the analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the statistical significance level was set at P< 0.05. RESULTS: ANOVA showed that PM outperformed TECAR in terms of pelvic and thoracic mobility as well as a pain rating scale. CONCLUSION: The results provide novel and encouraging clinical evidence that PM improves pain control and mobility in amateur golfers with LBP.

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Physiotherapeutic effects of an innovative golf swing-assist device on discomfort and mobility in amateur golfers with low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

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Comparison of spine motion in elite golfers with and without low back pain

Lindsay¹,

Horton²

2002

Journal of Sports Sciences

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Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting golfers, yet little is known of the specific mechanisms responsible for this injury. The aim of this study was to compare golf swing spinal motion in three movement planes between six male professional golfers with low back pain (age 29.2+/-6.4 years; height 1.79+/-0.04 m; body mass 78.2+/-12.2 kg; mean +/- s) and six without low back pain (age 32.7+/-4.8 years; height 1.75+/-0.03 m; body mass 85.8+/-10.9 kg) using a lightweight triaxial electrogoniometer. We found that golfers with low back pain tended to flex their spines more when addressing the ball and used significantly greater left side bending on the backswing. Golfers with low back pain also had less trunk rotation(obtained from a neutral posture), which resulted in a relative 'supramaximal' rotation of their spines when swinging. Pain-free golfers demonstrated over twice as much trunk flexion velocity on the downswing, which could relate to increased abdominal muscle activity in this group. This study is the first to show distinct differences in the swing mechanics between golfers with and without low back pain and provides valuable guidance for clinicians and teachers to improve technique to facilitate recovery from golf-related low back pain.

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Comparison of Two- and Three-Dimensional Methods for Analysis of Trunk Kinematic Variables in the Golf Swing

Smith

Roberts

Wallace

et al. 2016

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

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Two-dimensional methods have been used to compute trunk kinematic variables (flexion/extension, lateral bend, axial rotation) and X-factor (difference in axial rotation between trunk and pelvis) during the golf swing. Recent X-factor studies advocated three-dimensional (3D) analysis due to the errors associated with two-dimensional (2D) methods, but this has not been investigated for all trunk kinematic variables. The purpose of this study was to compare trunk kinematic variables and X-factor calculated by 2D and 3D methods to examine how different approaches influenced their profiles during the swing. Trunk kinematic variables and X-factor were calculated for golfers from vectors projected onto the global laboratory planes and from 3D segment angles. Trunk kinematic variable profiles were similar in shape; however, there were statistically significant differences in trunk flexion (–6.5 ± 3.6°) at top of backswing and trunk right-side lateral bend (8.7 ± 2.9°) at impact. Differences between 2D and 3D X-factor (approximately 16°) could largely be explained by projection errors introduced to the 2D analysis through flexion and lateral bend of the trunk and pelvis segments. The results support the need to use a 3D method for kinematic data calculation to accurately analyze the golf swing.

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Spine and hip motion analysis during the golf swing

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Physiotherapeutic effects of an innovative golf swing-assist device on discomfort and mobility in amateur golfers with low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Physiotherapeutic effects of an innovative golf swing-assist device on discomfort and mobility in amateur golfers with low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

Comparison of spine motion in elite golfers with and without low back pain

Comparison of Two- and Three-Dimensional Methods for Analysis of Trunk Kinematic Variables in the Golf Swing

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