Improving performance in golf: current research and implications from a clinical perspective
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.)
;
19(5): 381-389, Sept.-Oct. 2015. graf
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in English
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| ID: lil-764132
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACTGolf, 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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Main subject:
Athletic Performance
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Golf
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Griffith University/AU
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