Identifying and managing factors contributing to low back injuries in golfers : A systematized literature review
Nurmi, Kristian (2024)
2024
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The sport of golf has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, especially with the time of the COVID pandemic showing significant growth in the player base. At the same time, the global burden of disability associated with low back pain has been increasing. A significant portion of golf-related injuries are related to the lumbar spine, and it is desirable to find ways to identify and manage the factors contributing to these injuries.
The objective of this thesis was to write a systematized literature review and to find methods to identify and manage the various factors that contribute to lumbar spine injuries in golfers.
This systematized literature review was written from August 2023 to May 2024. The database that was used in finding suitable literature is PubMed. The results that fit the scope of the review were limited, eight studies with useful information were applied.
The results of this review were information and general principles to recognize the factors contributing to low back injuries in golf and similar sports with asymmetric loading. Correct swing mechanics, adequate flexibility and mobility, muscle strength and load management arose in multiple studies that were reviewed. In addition, sport-specific coaching and resistance training that mimics the motion of the golf swing can be beneficial in avoiding low back injuries and pain, by improving mobility, flexibility, strength and tolerance in the specific structures used in the golf swing.
No definite conclusions can be made based on this review. Further high-quality research on the topic is required to clearly identify factors contributing to low back injuries in golfers.
The objective of this thesis was to write a systematized literature review and to find methods to identify and manage the various factors that contribute to lumbar spine injuries in golfers.
This systematized literature review was written from August 2023 to May 2024. The database that was used in finding suitable literature is PubMed. The results that fit the scope of the review were limited, eight studies with useful information were applied.
The results of this review were information and general principles to recognize the factors contributing to low back injuries in golf and similar sports with asymmetric loading. Correct swing mechanics, adequate flexibility and mobility, muscle strength and load management arose in multiple studies that were reviewed. In addition, sport-specific coaching and resistance training that mimics the motion of the golf swing can be beneficial in avoiding low back injuries and pain, by improving mobility, flexibility, strength and tolerance in the specific structures used in the golf swing.
No definite conclusions can be made based on this review. Further high-quality research on the topic is required to clearly identify factors contributing to low back injuries in golfers.