Effects of Stretching Exercise on the Head Speed of Golf Club and Driving Distance
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 767-771, 2007.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effects of stretching exercise on the head speed of golf club and driving distance.METHOD:
58 male golfers (20 professionals, 22 amateurs, 16 beginners) were included in the study. They carried out stretching exercise programs related to muscles of trunk, upper and lower extremities for 5 and 30 minutes. The head speed of golf club and driving distance were measured before and after the stretching exercise. The effects of stretching exercise programs on the head speed and driving distance were assessed.RESULTS:
The head speed increased significantly in amateur and beginner groups after 30 minutes' stretching. In professional group, the head speed increased significantly after 5 minutes' stretching, but no more increment was found after 30 minutes' stretching. Driving distance increased significantly in all groups after 5 minutes' stretching. After 30 minutes' stretching, much more increment was found compared to 5 minutes' stretching.CONCLUSION:
Sufficient stretching exercise program before golf swing can increase the head speed of club and driving distance. We recommend stretching exercise to improve golf performance.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Lower Extremity
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Golf
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Head
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Muscles
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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