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Improving performance in golf: current research and implications from a clinical perspective

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BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Volume 19, Issue 5, Pages 381-389

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ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA PESQUISA POS-GRADUACAO FISIOTERAPIA-ABRAPG-FT
DOI: 10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0122

Keywords

golf swing; kinematics; exercise programs; movement variability; biomechanics

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Golf, a global sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, involves relatively long periods of low-intensity exercise interspersed with short bursts of high-intensity activity. To meet the physical demands of full-swing shots and the mental and physical demands of putting and walking the course, it is frequently recommended that golfers undertake golf-specific exercise programs. Biomechanics, motor learning, and motor control research has increased the understanding of the physical requirements of the game, and using this knowledge, exercise programs aimed at improving golf performance have been developed. However, while it is generally accepted that an exercise program can improve a golfer's physical measurements and some golf performance variables, translating the findings from research into clinical practice to optimise an individual golfer's performance remains challenging. This paper discusses how biomechanical and motor control research has informed current practice and discusses how emerging sophisticated tools and research designs may better assist golfers improve their performance.

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