Golf
by
Mirabitohealth4
Last updated 5 years ago
Discipline:
Health & Fitness Subject:
Sports
Grade:
9,10,11,12


On average there are 27.8 million golfers in the USAn average golfer plays 37 rounds per year
Most Common Injuries:BackShoulder Elbow
Golf
PGA Players can swing up to 120 MPHThat's some powerful rotation & extension
Elbow- Medialepicondylitis & lateral epicondylitis Caused from poor swing mechanics & overuse. Examples would be hitting the club "fat" or overswinging with your dominant hand
The most active muscles when swinging:Subscapularis (Part of Rotator Cuff) Pectoralis Major/Minor Latissimus Dorsi
Tendonitis & Bursitis are also very common in the shoulder among golfers
PreventionProper warm up- At least 10 minutes Proper Swing MechanicsStrengthen muscles during the off season
https://www.sportsmed.org/uploadedFiles/Content/Patient/Sports_Tips/ST%20Golf%20Injuries%2008.pdf
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