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Clement N, Robinson P, Murray I, Murray A, MacDonald D, Gaston P, Moran M, Macpherson G. Golfers are physically more active and have greater health associated quality of life than non-golfers following lower limb arthroplasty. J Orthop 2024; 54:158-162. [PMID: 38586599 PMCID: PMC10997996 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background The health benefits of physical activity are well recognised. This study assessed whether golfers were more physically active after lower limb arthroplasty when compared to those that did not play golf (primary outcome). In addition pre and postoperative changes in health-associated quality of life (HAQoL) and joint specific outcomes between golfers and none golfers were assessed (secondary outcomes). Methods There were 304 patients [THA (n = 155) or TKA (n = 149)] prospectively registered during a 4-month period undergoing lower limb arthroplasty. The mean age was 70.0 (range 37-92, standard deviation 10.2) years and included 188 (61%) females and 120 (39%) males. They completed pre and postoperative questionnaires assessing recreational activity, physical activity, HAQoL (EuroQol [EQ]), joint specific health (Oxford scores), and satisfaction. Results Golfers (n = 33, 10.9%) were more likely to achieve longer than 3 hours of moderate activity during a week (48.5% vs 38.0%, odds ratio (OR) 3.4, p = 0.045) and achieved their recommended activity level (96.8% vs 77.7%, OR 8.6, p = 0.015) compared to non-golfers following arthroplasty. Postoperative EQ5D (p = 0.034) and EQVAS (p = 0.019) were significantly greater in golfers. The joint specific Oxford hip score was greater in golfers compared to non-golfers (mean difference 5.6, p = 0.022), however no difference was observed in the Oxford knee score following TKA (p = 0.495). Conclusion Golfers were more likely to achieve their weekly recommended level of physical activity and had a greater HAQoL relative to those that did not play golf following lower limb arthroplasty. More specifically after THA golfers also had a greater postoperative joint specific outcome, but no such advantage was observed in those following TKA. Evidence Level Level II, diagnostic study.
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- N.D. Clement
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
- PGA European Tour Health and Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
- PGA European Tour Health and Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
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- PGA European Tour Health and Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, R&A, St. Andrews, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK
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Zou Y, MacFarlane N. Influence of biceps-triceps ratio on golf swing performance. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0307547. [PMID: 39042614 PMCID: PMC11265706 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study examines how maintaining a straight leading arm affects the muscle strength balance between the biceps and triceps in golfers and its influence on golf performance. METHODS We recruited 20 male participants aged 18-45, including 10 golfers and 10 non-golfers. The participants' average age was 25.6±6.2 years, height 1.8±0.07 m, and weight 75.6±10.2 kg. We measured isometric and isokinetic muscle strength using the Primus RS Dynamometer (BTE Technologies, Hanover, MD, USA) and assessed golf swing performance with the Optishot 2 Golf Simulator (Optishot, Brighton, MI, USA). RESULTS Golfers exhibited significantly greater triceps strength (P = 0.02) and a lower biceps-to-triceps strength ratio (P = 0.002) than non-golfers. Low-handicap golfers showed more centered and consistent ball impacts compared to mid-handicap golfers. There were no significant differences in swing path and face angles between low- and mid-handicap golfers. Muscle strength and the biceps-to-triceps strength ratio correlated with driving distance, as well as the frequencies of specific swing paths, face angles, and ball impact points, highlighting the complex interplay between muscle balance and swing performance. CONCLUSION Greater triceps strength and a lower biceps-to-triceps strength ratio are key for maintaining a straight leading arm, especially in skilled golfers. While increased muscle strength tends to enhance driving distance, it does not necessarily improve accuracy. Consistent ball impact points may indicate higher skill levels. Future research should involve a larger, more diverse participant pool to validate these findings and further explore the complex nature of golf swing performance.
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- Yue Zou
- School of Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Kuitunen I, Ponkilainen VT. Injury incidence in golf-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ir J Med Sci 2024:10.1007/s11845-024-03759-6. [PMID: 39028411 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-024-03759-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE There is a lack of comprehensive analysis of injuries in golf per exposure time. Thus, the aim was to report the pooled incidence of injuries in golf. METHODS We searched PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases in March 2024 for this systematic review and meta-analysis. We included observational studies reporting the number of injuries per exposure time. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled injury incidence per 1000 athlete exposures (18 holes of golf) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Incidences were separately analyzed for men, women, amateurs, professionals, and special athletes. RESULTS A total of 999 studies were screened, 29 full texts were assessed, and 7 studies with 269,754 athlete exposures were included. Seven studies assessed the overall incidence of injury, and the pooled estimate was 2.5 per 1000 athlete exposures (CI 0.9-7.5). The incidence was higher in special athletes (21.0, CI 7.7-45.1; one study) than among professionals (8.5, CI 7.6-9.4; one study), or in amateurs (1.3, CI 0.5-4.0; five studies). The injury incidence was 2.6 per 1000 athlete exposures (CI 0.7-9.6; four studies) in women and 1.4 per 1000 athlete exposures (CI 0.4-5.2; three studies) in men. A sensitivity analysis without special athletes had an incidence of 1.9 (CI 0.7-4.9; six studies). CONCLUSION The injury incidence in golf is 2.5 injuries per 1000 athlete exposures (18 holes of golf). Reporting was limited as only one study reported injuries per exposure time in professionals, and in total, only seven studies were found. More research is needed in all levels and age groups to better estimate the injury incidence and associated risk factors in golf.
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- Ilari Kuitunen
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Department of Pediatrics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
- Department of Pediatrics, Kuopio University Hospital, Yliopistonranta 1, 70100, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technologies, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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Hamada Y, Akasaka K, Otsudo T, Sawada Y, Hattori H, Kikuchi Y, Hall T. Golfers' Performance Is Improved More by Combining Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretch to the Lead Hip Than Practice Golf Swinging. J Strength Cond Res 2024; 38:e391-e397. [PMID: 38662947 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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ABSTRACT Hamada, Y, Akasaka, K, Otsudo, T, Sawada, Y, Hattori, H, Kikuchi, Y, and Hall, T. Golfers' performance is improved more by combining foam rolling and dynamic stretch to the lead hip than practice golf swinging. J Strength Cond Res 38(7): e391-e397, 2024-Warming up is considered effective in improving performance and preventing injury. Despite this, there have been few studies investigating warm-up programs in golf and whether specific factors contribute to improved performance. The purpose of this study was to examine the immediate effects of combined foam rolling and dynamic stretch (FR + DS) to the lead hip on golf swing performance, hip range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength in amateur golfers using a randomized crossover design. The study sample comprised 22 men (mean ± SD ; age, 32.6 ± 8.5 years, body mass index (BMI), 23.4 ± 2.7 kg·m -2 ). Subjects were assigned to receive either FR + DS or repetitive golf swing practice (SW) before crossing over to the other intervention for another day. Measurements included golf swing performance (ball speed, club head speed, flight distance ["carry"], spin rate, and launch angle), hip internal rotation (IR), and external rotation (ER) ROM, as well as hip IR and ER muscle strength. Comparisons between groups were made before and after each intervention. For golf swing performance, FR + DS improved "carry" significantly more than SW ( p < 0.05). No significant differences in golf swing performance other than "carry" were found. In addition, IR ROM and IR muscle strength of the lead hip were significantly increased in the FR + DS group ( p < 0.05). FR + DS has effects on improving lead hip IR ROM and IR muscle strength, which may facilitate golfers' swing and "carry." FR + DS shows promise as a warm-up method for amateur golfers who want to improve golf performance.
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- Yuji Hamada
- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kawagoe Clinic, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan
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- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan
- School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Japan
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- Major of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Tokyo University of Technology, Kamata, Japan; and
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- School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Japan
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- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan
- School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Japan
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- Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kawagoe Clinic, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Japan
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- Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Gonçalves DR, Silva MPD, Tamaoki MJS, Belloti JC. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in Amateur Golfers in the State of São Paulo: A Cross-sectional Study. Rev Bras Ortop 2024; 59:e420-e428. [PMID: 38911884 PMCID: PMC11193575 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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Objective To verify the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in amateur golfers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods The present is a cross-sectional study performed from September 2019 to March 2020 in golf clubs affiliated to Federação Paulista de Golfe (São Paulo Golf Federation). Federation players were evaluated regarding data on golf practice and sport routine by a main investigator, though an assessment form with multiple-choice questions, to determine sample characteristics and recent pain intensity by the Visual Analogue Scale. Results Approximately 359 amateur golfers were analyzed. The prevalence of pain was of 55.15% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 50.0% to 60.3%); the average pain intensity according to the VAS was moderate (mean ± standard deviation: 5.21 ± 2.04; odds ration [OR]: 47,98%). The golfer's age range was significantly associated with the presence of pain ( p < 0.05). The highest prevalence estimate of pain was of 68.80% in the age group between 30 and 39 years (OR: 7,33; 95%CI: 2,26 to 23,85; p = 0,0009). The segments most affected by pain were the upper limbs (65.66%), followed by the spine (59.09%) and the lower limbs (32.83%). Conclusion There is a high prevalence rate of pain in Brazilian amateur golfers, especially in younger players in the age group between 30 and 39 years.
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- Daniele Rodrigues Gonçalves
- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Brennan A, Murray A, Mountjoy M, Hellstrom J, Coughlan D, Wells J, Brearley S, Ehlert A, Jarvis P, Turner A, Bishop C. Associations Between Physical Characteristics and Golf Clubhead Speed: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2024; 54:1553-1577. [PMID: 38424374 PMCID: PMC11239735 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-024-02004-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Historically, golf does not have a strong tradition of fitness testing and physical training. However, in recent years, both players and practitioners have started to recognise the value of a fitter and healthier body, owing to its potential positive impacts on performance, namely clubhead speed (CHS). OBJECTIVE The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the associations between CHS (as measured using a driver) and a variety of physical characteristics. METHODS A systematic literature search with meta-analysis was conducted using Medline, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL and PubMed databases. Inclusion criteria required studies to have (1) determined the association between physical characteristics assessed in at least one physical test and CHS, (2) included golfers of any skill level but they had to be free from injury and (3) been peer-reviewed and published in the English language. Methodological quality was assessed using a modified version of the Downs and Black Quality Index tool and heterogeneity assessed via the Q statistic and I2. To provide summary effects for each of the physical characteristics and their associations with CHS, a random effects model was used where z-transformed r values (i.e. zr) were computed to enable effect size pooling within the meta-analysis. RESULTS Of the 3039 studies initially identified, 20 were included in the final analysis. CHS was significantly associated with lower body strength (zr = 0.47 [95% confidence intervals {CI} 0.24-0.69]), upper body strength (zr = 0.48 [95% CI 0.28-0.68]), jump displacement (zr = 0.53 [95% CI 0.28-0.78]), jump impulse (zr = 0.82 [95% CI 0.63-1.02]), jumping peak power (zr = 0.66 [95% CI 0.53-0.79]), upper body explosive strength (zr = 0.67 [95% CI 0.53-0.80]), anthropometry (zr = 0.43 [95% CI 0.29-0.58]) and muscle capacity (zr = 0.17 [95% CI 0.04-0.31]), but not flexibility (zr = - 0.04 [95% CI - 0.33 to 0.26]) or balance (zr = - 0.06 [95% CI - 0.46 to 0.34]). CONCLUSIONS The findings from this meta-analysis highlight a range of physical characteristics are associated with CHS. Whilst significant associations ranged from trivial to large, noteworthy information is that jump impulse produced the strongest association, upper body explosive strength showed noticeably larger associations than upper body strength, and flexibility was not significant. These findings can be used to ensure practitioners prioritise appropriate fitness testing protocols for golfers.
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- Alex Brennan
- Faculty of Science and Technology, London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Health and Performance Institute, Ladies European Tour, Denham, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- International Golf Federation, Lausanne, Switzerland
- International Olympic Committee Games Group, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Health and Performance Institute, Ladies European Tour, Denham, UK
- England Golf, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- England Golf, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, UK
- Cambridge Centre for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- England Golf, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK.
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK.
- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK.
- Health and Performance Institute, Ladies European Tour, Denham, UK.
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Williamson TR, Kay RS, Robinson PG, Murray AD, Clement ND. Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in professional and amateur golfers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2024; 58:606-614. [PMID: 38508702 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence and incidence of musculoskeletal injury in amateur and professional golfers, and to identify common injury sites and factors associated with increased injury frequency. DESIGN Systematic epidemiological review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES PubMed (Medline), Embase, the Cochrane Library and SPORTDiscus were searched in September 2023. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Studies published in the English language reporting the incidence or prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in golfers at all anatomical sites. RESULTS 20 studies (9221 golfers, 71.9% male, 28.1% female) were included, with mean age 46.8 years. Lifetime injury prevalence was significantly greater in professional golfers (73.5% (95% CI: 47.3% to 93.0%)) than amateur golfers (56.6% (95% CI: 47.4% to 65.5%); relative risk (RR)=1.50, p<0.001). Professional golfers had a significantly greater lifetime prevalence of hand and wrist (RR=3.33, p<0.001) and lower back injury (RR=3.05, p<0.001). Soft tissue injuries were most common, and diagnoses were typically non-specific. Injury frequency was not associated with age or sex. Two studies reported a greater injury risk in amateur golfers playing more than three and four rounds per week. CONCLUSION Over half of golfers are at risk of sustaining a musculoskeletal injury during their lifetime. Risks and patterns of injury differ between professional and amateur golfers, with professionals significantly more likely to develop lower back, and hand and wrist injuries. A recent international consensus statement on the reporting of injury and illness in golf should aid consistency in future research assessing the epidemiology of specific diagnoses, informing golf injury prevention and management strategies. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023408738.
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- PGA European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
- Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network & UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS), IOC Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- PGA European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
- Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network & UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS), IOC Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
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Chen B, Williamson T, Murray A, Zhou H, Clement N. A Scoping Review of the Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Golf-Related Fractures. Curr Sports Med Rep 2024; 23:174-182. [PMID: 38709943 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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ABSTRACT Golf is a popular sport; however, there is a paucity of data in relation to golf-associated fractures, and the rate and timing of returning to golf. The aim of this review is to describe golf-associated fractures, including epidemiology, management, and timing of returning to golf following treatment. A literature search was performed using MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Data were extracted and summarized in a narrative synthesis. A total of 436 articles were identified with an initial search of which 58 met the inclusion criteria. Twelve anatomical sites of golf swing-related fractures were identified, of which 10 sites were specific for stress fractures. The most common sites of golf swing-related stress fractures were the ribs followed by the hook of hamate. There was a common theme of delay to diagnosis, being initially assigned to a soft tissue injury. Most golfers with swing-related stress fractures were able to return to golf with the exception of osteoporotic associated vertebral stress fractures. Timing of returning to golf was between 4 and 12 months for most of the golfers with stress fractures following conservative management. Operative intervention was an option of hook of hamate nonunion, following a stress fracture, and tibial shaft stress fractures. Golf equipment-related fractures were not rare and were associated with major trauma and in some cases associated with significant persistent morbidity. Golf-related stress fractures commonly involve the ribs and hook of hamate; knowledge of this may aid in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment when symptomatic golfers are encountered. Although golf is a noncontact sport, fractures associated with golf equipment can be life changing, and safety training guidelines should be established.
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- Bin Chen
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- European Tour Performance Institute, University of Edinburgh
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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Oja P, Memon AR, Titze S, Jurakic D, Chen ST, Shrestha N, Em S, Matolic T, Vasankari T, Heinonen A, Grgic J, Koski P, Kokko S, Kelly P, Foster C, Podnar H, Pedisic Z. Health Benefits of Different Sports: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal and Intervention Studies Including 2.6 Million Adult Participants. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2024; 10:46. [PMID: 38658416 PMCID: PMC11043276 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-024-00692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Several reviews have examined the health benefits of participation in specific sports, such as baseball, cricket, cross-country skiing, cycling, downhill skiing, football, golf, judo, rugby, running and swimming. However, new primary studies on the topic have recently been published, and the respective meta-analytic evidence needs to be updated. OBJECTIVES To systematically review, summarise and appraise evidence on physical health benefits of participation in different recreational sports. METHODS Searches for journal articles were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, SpoLit, SPORTDiscus, Sports Medicine & Education Index and Web of Science. We included longitudinal and intervention studies investigating physical health outcomes associated with participation in a given sport among generally healthy adults without disability. RESULTS A total of 136 papers from 76 studies conducted among 2.6 million participants were included in the review. Our meta-analyses of available evidence found that: (1) cycling reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 16% (pooled hazard ratio [HR] = 0.84; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.80, 0.89), all-cause mortality by 21% (HR = 0.79; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.84), cancer mortality by 10% (HR = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.85, 0.96) and cardiovascular mortality by 20% (HR = 0.80; 95% CI: 0.74, 0.86); (2) football has favourable effects on body composition, blood lipids, fasting blood glucose, blood pressure, cardiovascular function at rest, cardiorespiratory fitness and bone strength (p < 0.050); (3) handball has favourable effects on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness (p < 0.050); (4) running reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% (HR = 0.77; 95% CI: 0.70, 0.85), cancer mortality by 20% (HR = 0.80; 95% CI: 0.72, 0.89) and cardiovascular mortality by 27% (HR = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.57, 0.94) and improves body composition, cardiovascular function at rest and cardiorespiratory fitness (p < 0.010); and (5) swimming reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 24% (HR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.63, 0.92) and improves body composition and blood lipids (p < 0.010). CONCLUSIONS A range of physical health benefits are associated with participation in recreational cycling, football, handball, running and swimming. More studies are needed to enable meta-analyses of health benefits of participation in other sports. PROSPERO registration number CRD42021234839.
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- Pekka Oja
- UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute of Human Movement Science, Sport and Health, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Teacher Education, University of Turku, Rauma, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Mountjoy M, Schamasch P, Murray A, Hawkes R, Hospel T, Thomas B, Samson E, Junge A. Inequities in the Training Environment and Health of Female Golfers Participating in the 2022 International Golf Federation World Amateur Team Championships. Clin J Sport Med 2024; 34:127-134. [PMID: 37702628 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess health problems and training environment of female golfers participating in the 2022 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) and to compare golfers (a) with and without health problems prior the WATC and (b) living and training in countries ranking in the upper versus lower 50% of the team results at the 2022 WATC. DESIGN Cross-sectional cohort study using an anonymous questionnaire. SETTING International Golf Federation WATC. PARTICIPANTS One hundred sixty-two female golfers from 56 countries. INTERVENTIONS N/A. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Golfers' answers on the presence and characteristics of health problems, their training environment, and to the Oslo Sport Trauma Research Centre Questionnaire. RESULTS Almost all golfers (n = 162; 96%) answered the questionnaire. In the 4 weeks before the WATC, 101 golfers (63.1%) experienced 186 musculoskeletal complaints, mainly at the lumbar spine/lower back, wrist, or shoulder. Just half of the golfers (50.6%) performed injury prevention exercises always or often. More than a third (37.4%) of the golfers reported illness complaints and 32.5% mental health problems in the 4 weeks preceding the WATC. General anxiety, performance anxiety, and low mood/depression were the most frequent mental health problems. Golfers with injury complaints rated their daily training environment poorer. Golfers ranking in the lower 50% at the WATC had significantly less support staff, rated their training environment poorer, and had a higher prevalence of illness complaints and mental health problems. CONCLUSIONS Effective illness and injury prevention programs should be implemented and better access to education and health support in the daily training environment provided.
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- Margo Mountjoy
- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- International Golf Federation (IGF), Lausanne, Switzerland
- International Olympic Committee (IOC), Games Group Lausanne, Switzerland
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- International Golf Federation (IGF), Lausanne, Switzerland
- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, Virginia Water, United Kingdom
- Sport and Exercise Department, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- International Golf Federation (IGF), Lausanne, Switzerland
- European Disability Golf Association, Wassenaar, The Netherlands
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- International Golf Federation (IGF), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Professional Golfers' Association Tour
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- International Golf Federation (IGF), Lausanne, Switzerland
- Ladies Professional Golfers' Association, Daytona Beach, Florida
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; and
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Gladdines S, Eygendaal D, van Boekel L, Verhagen E, Beumer A. How to optimise the fidelity of exercises in an unsupervised golf injury prevention programme? A pilot study. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2024; 10:e001681. [PMID: 38347860 PMCID: PMC10860048 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Background Golf is an individual sport that is usually done without the supervision of a trainer or coach. Therefore, an injury prevention programme in golf will primarily be performed without supervision and feedback. However, the effectiveness of any preventive exercise programme is determined by exercise fidelity. Objective To investigate the different instruction options of an injury prevention programme on exercise fidelity in individual golfers. Methods We randomly assigned golfers to one of three groups receiving different exercise instructions. One group received only instructional cards (A), one received only instructional videos (B) and a third group (C) received both instructional cards and videos. The golfers were allowed to familiarise themselves with the exercises based on the provided instruction option, after which we recorded their exercise execution on video. Two authors independently scored each exercise's fidelity from these recordings. Results In total, 18 golfers (12 women and 6 men, average age of 61.94 years) were equally divided across the 3 study groups completed 108 exercises. In group A 73.7% of exercises were executed as intended, in group B 88.6% and in group C 86.3%. Significantly more exercises were conducted correctly in groups B and C compared with group A (p<0.05). Conclusion Golfers who received instructions that included a video explanation had a higher exercise fidelity when compared to only written instructions.
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- Saskia Gladdines
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, FORCE (Foundation for Orthopaedic Research Care Education), Breda, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and Safety in Sports, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, University Medical Centres – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Robinson L, Murray A, Mountjoy M, Wells J, Coughlan D, Glover D, Hembrough R, Scott F, Turner A, Bishop C. Practices and perceptions of strength and conditioning training in female golf: A cross-sectional survey study of high-level amateur players. J Sports Sci 2024; 42:270-280. [PMID: 38470315 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2328971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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This study aims to ascertain an in-depth understanding of current practices and perceptions of S&C training in high-level amateur female golfers. A cross-sectional, explorative survey study was constructed which asked questions relating to four key areas: i) general participant information, ii) current strength and conditioning (S&C) practices, iii) the perceived influence of S&C training on golf performance, and iv) knowledge and awareness of S&C. Results showed that the majority of female players had participated in some form of S&C training in the past, with the majority believing that clubhead speed and carry distance were the primary golfing metrics which could be positively impacted. More specifically, 91-97% of the players "Strongly agreed" or "Agreed" that the key physical characteristics for golf were strength and power for the lower and upper body, and flexibility. Interestingly, 58% of the players believed that S&C training should mimic the movement of the golf swing, which based off current evidence, is not how drive metrics and ultimately shots gained, can be maximised. This survey study provides useful information relating to the practices and perceptions of S&C training in high-level female amateur players and areas where education may be able to further advance player understanding of physical preparation.
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- Luke Robinson
- London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Department of Medical and Scientific, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- Medical Department, Ladies European Tour, Uxbridge, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Surrey, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- International Golf Federation, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- The Professional Golfers' Association, National Training Academy, The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, UK
- England Golf, Lincolnshire, UK
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- Department of Medical and Scientific, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- Medical Department, Ladies European Tour, Uxbridge, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Surrey, UK
- England Golf, Lincolnshire, UK
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- Medical Department, Ladies European Tour, Uxbridge, UK
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- Medical Department, Ladies European Tour, Uxbridge, UK
- England Golf, Lincolnshire, UK
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- London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
- Department of Medical and Scientific, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- Medical Department, Ladies European Tour, Uxbridge, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Surrey, UK
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Bullock GS, Ward P, Impellizzeri FM, Kluzek S, Hughes T, Hillman C, Waterman BR, Danelson K, Henry K, Barr E, Healy K, Räisänen AM, Gomez C, Fernandez G, Wolf J, Nicholson KF, Sell T, Zerega R, Dhiman P, Riley RD, Collins GS. Up Front and Open? Shrouded in Secrecy? Or Somewhere in Between? A Meta-Research Systematic Review of Open Science Practices in Sport Medicine Research. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023; 53:1-13. [PMID: 37860866 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2023.12016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate open science practices in research published in the top 5 sports medicine journals from May 1, 2022, and October 1, 2022. DESIGN: A meta-research systematic review. LITERATURE SEARCH: Open science practices were searched in MEDLINE. STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: We included original scientific research published in one of the identified top 5 sports medicine journals in 2022 as ranked by Clarivate: (1) British Journal of Sports Medicine, (2) Journal of Sport and Health Science, (3) American Journal of Sports Medicine, (4) Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and (5) Sports Medicine-Open. Studies were excluded if they were systematic reviews, qualitative research, gray literature, or animal or cadaver models. DATA SYNTHESIS: Open science practices were extracted in accordance with the Transparency and Openness Promotion guidelines and patient and public involvement. RESULTS: Two hundred forty-three studies were included. The median number of open science practices in each study was 2, out of a maximum of 12 (range: 0-8; interquartile range: 2). Two hundred thirty-four studies (96%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 94%-99%) provided an author conflict-of-interest statement and 163 (67%, 95% CI: 62%-73%) reported funding. Twenty-one studies (9%, 95% CI: 5%-12%) provided open-access data. Fifty-four studies (22%, 95% CI: 17%-27%) included a data availability statement and 3 (1%, 95% CI: 0%-3%) made code available. Seventy-six studies (32%, 95% CI: 25%-37%) had transparent materials and 30 (12%, 95% CI: 8%-16%) used a reporting guideline. Twenty-eight studies (12%, 95% CI: 8%-16%) were preregistered. Six studies (3%, 95% CI: 1%-4%) published a protocol. Four studies (2%, 95% CI: 0%-3%) reported an analysis plan a priori. Seven studies (3%, 95% CI: 1%-5%) reported patient and public involvement. CONCLUSION: Open science practices in the sports medicine field are extremely limited. The least followed practices were sharing code, data, and analysis plans. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023;53(12):1-13. Epub 20 October 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.12016.
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- Garrett S Bullock
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Sport Injury Prevention Research Center, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Sports Medicine Research Department, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- English Institute of Sport, Marlow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Sports Medicine Research Department, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Physical Therapy Education - Oregon, College of Health Sciences-Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR
- Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy Education - Oregon, College of Health Sciences-Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Watson M, Coughlan D, Clement ND, Murray IR, Murray AD, Miller SC. Biomechanical parameters of the golf swing associated with lower back pain: A systematic review. J Sports Sci 2023; 41:2236-2250. [PMID: 38446499 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2319443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Low back pain (LBP) is the most common injury in golfers of all abilities. The primary aim of this review was to improve understanding of human golf swing biomechanics associated with LBP. A systematic review using the PRISMA guidelines was performed. Nine studies satisfying inclusion criteria and dually reporting golf swing biomechanics and LBP were identified. Human golf swing biomechanics potentially associated with LBP include: reduced lumbar flexion velocity; reduced transition phase length; reduced lumbar torsional load; earlier onset of erector spinae contraction; increased lumbar lateral flexion velocity; reduced or greater erector spinae activity; and earlier onset of external oblique contraction. These potential associations were undermined by a very limited and conflicting quality of evidence, study designs which introduced a severe potential for bias and a lack of prospective study design. There is no conclusive evidence to support the commonly held belief that LBP is associated with "poor" golf swing technique. The potential associations identified should be further investigated by prospective studies of robust design, recruiting participants of both sexes and dexterities. Once firm associations have been identified, further research is required to establish how this knowledge can be best integrated into injury prevention and rehabilitation.
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- M Watson
- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- European Tour Health and Performance Institute, European Tour Group, Virginia Water, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
- Department of Sports and Exercise/Physical Activity for Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Bullock GS, Dartt CE, Ricker EA, Fallowfield JL, Arden N, Clifton D, Danelson K, Fraser JJ, Gomez C, Greenlee TA, Gregory A, Gribbin T, Losciale J, Molloy JM, Nicholson KF, Polich JG, Räisänen A, Shah K, Smuda M, Teyhen DS, Allard RJ, Collins GS, de la Motte SJ, Rhon DI. Barriers and facilitators to implementation of musculoskeletal injury mitigation programmes for military service members around the world: a scoping review. Inj Prev 2023; 29:461-473. [PMID: 37620010 DOI: 10.1136/ip-2023-044905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Musculoskeletal injury (MSK-I) mitigation and prevention programmes (MSK-IMPPs) have been developed and implemented across militaries worldwide. Although programme efficacy is often reported, development and implementation details are often overlooked, limiting their scalability, sustainability and effectiveness. This scoping review aimed to identify the following in military populations: (1) barriers and facilitators to implementing and scaling MSK-IMPPs; (2) gaps in MSK-IMPP research and (3) future research priorities. METHODS A scoping review assessed literature from inception to April 2022 that included studies on MSK-IMPP implementation and/or effectiveness in military populations. Barriers and facilitators to implementing these programmes were identified. RESULTS From 132 articles, most were primary research studies (90; 68.2%); the remainder were review papers (42; 31.8%). Among primary studies, 3 (3.3%) investigated only women, 62 (69%) only men and 25 (27.8%) both. Barriers included limited resources, lack of stakeholder engagement, competing military priorities and equipment-related factors. Facilitators included strong stakeholder engagement, targeted programme design, involvement/proximity of MSK-I experts, providing MSK-I mitigation education, low burden on resources and emphasising end-user acceptability. Research gaps included variability in reported MSK-I outcomes and no consensus on relevant surveillance metrics and definitions. CONCLUSION Despite a robust body of literature, there is a dearth of information about programme implementation; specifically, barriers or facilitators to success. Additionally, variability in outcomes and lack of consensus on MSK-I definitions may affect the development, implementation evaluation and comparison of MSK-IMPPs. There is a need for international consensus on definitions and optimal data reporting elements when conducting injury risk mitigation research in the military.
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- Garrett S Bullock
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Centre for Sport, Exercise, and Osteoarthritis, University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford, UK
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Environmental Medicine and Sciences Division, Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford Nuffield, Oxford, UK
- University of Southampton MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, Southampton, UK
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Directorate for Operational Readiness & Health, Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, California, USA
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- College of Health Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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- Office of the Army Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy Education, Oregon, College of Health Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, Oregon, USA
- Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford Nuffield, Oxford, UK
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Army Medical Specialist Corps Chief, Office of the Army Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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- Learning Resource Center, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Kettinen J, Tikkanen H, Hiltunen M, Murray A, Horn N, Taylor WR, Venojärvi M. Cognitive and biomarker responses in healthy older adults to a 18-hole golf round and different walking types: a randomised cross-over study. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2023; 9:e001629. [PMID: 37860153 PMCID: PMC10582962 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Introduction The global burden of age-related cognitive decline is increasing, with the number of people aged 60 and over expected to double by 2050. This study compares the acute effects of age-appropriate cognitively demanding aerobic exercises involving walking, on cognitive functions and exerkine responses such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cathepsin B (CTSB) in older, healthy adults. Methods/design Healthy older golfers (n=25, 16 male and 9 female, 69±4 years) were enrolled in a 5-day randomised cross-over study and completed three different exercise trials (18-hole golf round, 6 km Nordic walking, 6 km walking) in a real-life environment, in random order and at a self-selected pace. Differences in cognition (the Trail-Making Test (TMT) AB) and exerkines (BDNF and CTSB) were analysed within groups using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and between groups using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results All exercise types resulted in a significant decrease in the TMT A-test (p<0.05; golf: -4.43±1.5 s, Nordic walking: -4.63±1.6 s, walking: -6.75±2.26 s), where Nordic walking and walking demonstrated a decrease in the TMT B-test (p<0.05; Nordic walking: -9.62±7.2 s, walking: -7.55±3.2 s). In addition, all exercise types produced significant decreases in the TMT AB test scores (p<0.05), and Nordic walking (p=0.035) showed decreases in the TMTB-TMTA-test. There were no immediate postexercise changes in the levels of BDNF or CTSB. Conclusion Acute bouts of golf, Nordic walking and walking improved cognitive functions irrespective of exerkines in healthy older adults. In addition, Nordic walking and walking in general enhanced executive functions. No significant effects were seen on the levels of BDNF and CTSB. Trial registration number ISRCTN10007294.
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- Julia Kettinen
- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network & UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS), University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Schulthess Clinic, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Berlin N, Cooke MB, Belski R. Nutritional Considerations for Elite Golf: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4116. [PMID: 37836399 PMCID: PMC10574085 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Golf is predominantly a skill-based sport where technical aspects are regarded as a priority area for improving performance. At present, most of the existing literature has focused on improving a player's physicality, endurance and technical attributes in an effort to enhance performance. While important, the role of nutrition in elite golf has received little attention to date. The energy demands of the sport can vary depending on the level of the individual (recreational-professional), with distances of up to 20 km being covered and the time spent on the course ranging approximately 4-8 h each day. Like other sports, a focus on pre-game, during and post-game nutrition, including hydration, is integral to ensuring that individuals are adequately fuelled, hydrated and optimally recovered. For the elite athletes who travel extensively to international tournaments, it is important to understand the additional impact of travel on the body and consider the role nutrition can play in preventing illness and ensuring minimal disruption to golf performance. Lastly, the role of dietary supplements to enhance the performance of golfers is also important to consider. This review aims to consolidate the findings of the existing research focusing on nutrition strategies for golf performance and identify areas for potential future research.
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- Sport, Performance and Nutrition Research Group, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia (M.B.C.)
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Beukes EW, Hynes N, Mann DL, Hawkes R, Jayabalan P, Allen PM. Perceived Facilitators and Barriers to Participation in Golf for People With Vision Impairment: A Qualitative Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:829-835. [PMID: 36076287 PMCID: PMC11107480 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to participation in vision impaired golf. DESIGN Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 vision impaired golfers, 10 guides, and 5 novices during the British VI Golf Open tournament in August 2021. RESULTS Qualitative content analysis identified the benefits, facilitators, and challenges of playing vision impaired golf. The role of guides and future developments of the sport were furthermore identified. The benefits extend beyond those related to health, including personal development and a sense of purpose for players and of reward for guides. Facilitators were largely organizational and having appropriate support and a guide. The challenges to playing and guiding were practical, financial, and logistical. The need to attract a more diverse range of players, along with a reconsideration of the eligibility criteria, was central to the perceived sustainability of vision impaired golf. CONCLUSIONS These results highlight the practical, financial, and logistical challenges contributing to vision impaired golf activity limitations and participation restrictions. Because of the health, personal, and psychosocial benefits, ways of providing practical, financial, and support networks to facilitate engagement in vision impaired golf should be sought. An evidence-based, sport-specific eligibility system was thought to be critical for the future promotion of vision impaired golf.
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- Eldré W. Beukes
- Vision and Hearing Research Centre, School of Psychology and Sports Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Vision and Hearing Research Centre, School of Psychology and Sports Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Robinson PG, Creighton AP, Cheng J, Dines JS, Su EP, Gulotta LV, Padgett D, Demetracopoulos C, Hawkes R, Prather H, Press JM, Clement ND. Golfing after Orthopaedic Surgery: A longitudinal follow-up (GOLF) study protocol. Bone Jt Open 2023; 4:490-495. [PMID: 37400089 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.47.bjo-2022-0156.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Aims The primary aim of this prospective, multicentre study is to describe the rates of returning to golf following hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder arthroplasty in an active golfing population. Secondary aims will include determining the timing of return to golf, changes in ability, handicap, and mobility, and assessing joint-specific and health-related outcomes following surgery. Methods This is a multicentre, prospective, longitudinal study between the Hospital for Special Surgery, (New York City, New York, USA) and Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, (Edinburgh, UK). Both centres are high-volume arthroplasty centres, specializing in upper and lower limb arthroplasty. Patients undergoing hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder arthroplasty at either centre, and who report being golfers prior to arthroplasty, will be included. Patient-reported outcome measures will be obtained at six weeks, three months, six months, and 12 months. A two-year period of recruitment will be undertaken of arthroplasty patients at both sites. Conclusion The results of this prospective study will provide clinicians with accurate data to deliver to patients with regard to the likelihood of return to golf and timing of when they can expect to return to golf following their hip, knee, ankle, or shoulder arthroplasty, as well as their joint-specific functional outcomes. This will help patients to manage their postoperative expectations and plan their postoperative recovery pathway.
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- Patrick G Robinson
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, New York, USA
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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Thomas ZM, Wilk KE. The Golfer's Fore, Fore +, and Advanced Fore + Exercise Program: An Exercise Series and Injury Prevention Program for the Golfer. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2023; V18:789-799. [PMID: 37425113 PMCID: PMC10324324 DOI: 10.26603/001c.74973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Golf is increasing in popularity with 24.8 million golfers in the U.S. in 2020, a 2% increase from the previous year. This number increased to 37.5 million in 2021 which can be further broken down to 25.1 million on course and 12.4 million participating in off course activities. Playing golf does not come without risk of injury, with an annual incidence between 15.8% and 40.9% in amateurs and 31% in professional golfers. Most injuries in golf occur due to overuse (82.6%) and only a small percentage occur from a single traumatic event (17.4%). Injuries most commonly occur at the low back followed by the wrist. Injury prevention programs have shown to be successful in other sports however to date there are no studies assessing a golfer's specific program. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to describe three individualized and unsupervised golf exercise programs (The Golfer's Fore, Fore+, and Advanced Fore+), of varying difficultly, designed to reduce the risk of injury, improve strength/mobility, and optimize performance. Level of Evidence 5.
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- Champion Sports Medicine Select Medical
- Director of Rehabilitative Research American Sports Medicine Institute
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Kettinen J, Venojärvi M, Murray A, Tikkanen H. The seasonal variation of physical activity and quality of life during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Finnish older golfers: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1347. [PMID: 37342294 PMCID: PMC10277669 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Background and Aims The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Golf is a health-enhancing outdoor exercise and is associated with low risk of viral transmission. The purpose of this study was to describe the seasonal differences in physical activity and quality of life during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in Finnish older golfers. Methods Older golfers (n = 325) from eight golf clubs retrospectively responded to a questionnaire in summer 2020 on their physical activity and golf activity in winter 2019/20 (pre-COVID-19 winter season) and summer season 2020. In addition, they reported their quality of life after the first wave of pandemic in summer 2020. To evaluate the seasonal differences in physical activity, life quality and its association with golf activity, the data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Spearman's correlation test, and linear regression analysis. Results Despite COVID-19 restrictions, golfers' physical activity increased by 24% (p < 0.001) during the COVID-19 restrictions in the summer of 2020. Moderate physical activity increased by 37% (p < 0.001), walking activity increased by 26% (p < 0.001), and sitting decreased by 21% (p < 0.001) compared with the pre-COVID-19 winter season. The full 18-hole golf round activity was positively associated with moderate physical activity both in the summer and winter season, and with walking in the summer season. Over 90% of golfers reported good quality of life during the 2020 summer restrictions. Conclusion In contrast to physical activity levels generally decreasing during the first wave of pandemic, physical activity levels in Finnish golfers increased, and these golfers reported a good quality of life. Golf can provide health enhancing physical activity and older golfers seems to be physically active throughout the year.
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- Julia Kettinen
- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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- Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network & UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (UKCCIIS)University of EdinburghEdinburghUK
- Medical and Scientific DepartmentThe R&ASt AndrewsUK
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Sports and Exercise Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
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Murray A, Junge A, Robinson PG, Clarsen B, Mountjoy ML, Drobny T, Gill L, Gazzano F, Voight M, Dvorak J. Cross-sectional study of characteristics and prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in 1170 male golfers. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2023; 9:e001504. [PMID: 37020534 PMCID: PMC10069570 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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ObjectivesThe primary aim was to describe the characteristics and prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints of a large group of non-professional golfers. Secondary aims were to compare golfers different in (A) skill-level, (B) presence of low back pain (LBP) and (C) performance of prevention exercises.MethodsA sample of 1170 male golfers (mean age 54.98, SD=13.3) were surveyed online on personal and golf-specific characteristics, medical history and complaints in the preceding 7 days. Subgroups (A) with different golfing handicap (0 to 5, >5 to 10, >10), (B) with and without LBP and (C) who performed versus did not perform injury prevention exercises were compared using analysis of variance and χ2test.ResultsThe prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal complaints was similar in everyday life and when playing golf. More than one-third of the golfers (n=436; 37.3%) reported LBP in the preceding 7 days, while other frequently affected body parts were the shoulder and knee. Golfers with different skill level differed in age and most golf-related characteristics but not in prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal complaints. Golfers with and without LBP were similar in almost all variables. Golfers who performed prevention exercises (n=371; 27.1%) were older and had a higher prevalence of complaints.ConclusionThe prevalence and severity of musculoskeletal complaints in golfers were similar to the wider population. It seems that injury prevention exercises were implemented after injury, rather than as primary prevention. Prospective studies looking at the epidemiology of injury, risk factors and interventions are required.
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- Andrew Murray
- University of Edinburgh Institute for Sport Physical Education and Health Sciences, Edinburgh, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Edinburgh, UK
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- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Oslo, Norway
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- Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- International Golf Federation, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- LG Performance, Oceanside, California, USA
- Titleist Performance Institute, Oceanside, California, USA
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- Belmont University’s School of Physical Therapy, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Kasper AM, O'Donnell A, Langan-Evans C, Jones A, Lindsay A, Murray A, Close GL. Assessment of activity energy expenditure during competitive golf: The effects of bag carrying, electric or manual trolleys. Eur J Sport Sci 2023; 23:330-337. [PMID: 35098891 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2036817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Golf is a sport played around the globe, with an estimated 42.6 million people playing within the United Kingdom and United States of America alone. To date, there is limited data on the energy expenditure of golf. The present study assessed the activity energy expenditure (AEE) of 16 high-standard (handicap under 5) golfers who completed three rounds of competitive golf either carrying the golf bag (BC), using a manual push trolley (MT) or an electric trolley (ET) (Stewart Golf, Gloucester, UK). Prior to each round, participants were fitted with an Actiheart® accelerometer (Camntech, Fenstanton, UK) to estimate AEE, whilst ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and enjoyment were collected following each round. Data were analysed using a one-way repeated measures ANOVA, with Hedges g effect sizes (ES) calculated. Mean (SD) AEE was 688 ± 213 kcal for BC, 756 ± 210 kcal for MT and 663 ± 218 kcal for ET (p = .05) although these differences were deemed small or less. The ET condition resulted in the lowest mean heart rate, moderate or very large from BC or MT, respectively. There were no significant differences in enjoyment although perceived exertion was lowest in the ET condition. In summary, we report meaningful differences in AEE between the three conditions (p = .05), with perceived exertion and maximum HR being lowest when using the electric trolley. Golf may be considered as an effective intervention to increase step count and improve physical activity levels across the general population regardless of transportation methods of clubs.
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- Andreas M Kasper
- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- Tournament Golf College, Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, UK
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- Tournament Golf College, Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, UK
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- European Tour Performance Institute, PGA European Tour, Surrey, UK.,Medical and Scientific Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.,European Tour Performance Institute, PGA European Tour, Surrey, UK
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Stenner BJ, Boyle T, Archibald D, Arden N, Hawkes R, Filbay S. Australian golfers with and without osteoarthritis report reduced psychological distress and improved general health compared to a general population-based sample. J Sci Med Sport 2023; 26:202-207. [PMID: 36822999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To (i) evaluate psychological distress and general health in Australian golfers and compare with a general population-based sample, and (ii) explore the relationship between playing golf, psychological distress and general health in individuals with osteoarthritis. DESIGN Cross sectional. METHODS A cross-sectional survey collected outcomes in 459 Australian Golfers (Kessler-10 Psychological Distress Scale, Short-Form 12 (Health Status), International Physical Activity Questionnaire, osteoarthritis status). Outcomes were compared between Australian golfers and a general population-based sample (Australian Health Survey, n = 16,370). Modified Poisson regression estimated the relationship between playing golf and general health in all participants and a subgroup with osteoarthritis (n = 128 golfers, n = 2216 general population). All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, education and smoking status. RESULTS Playing golf was associated with lower psychological distress (adjusted mean difference (95 % confidence interval) -2.5 (-4.1 to -0.9)) and a greater likelihood of reporting good to excellent general health (adjusted relative risk (95 % confidence interval) 1.09 (1.05 to 1.13)) compared to the general population. Amongst people with osteoarthritis, playing golf was associated with lower psychological distress (adjusted mean difference -4.0 (95 % confidence interval -6.5 to -1.5)) and a greater likelihood of reporting good to excellent general health (adjusted relative risk (95 % confidence interval) 1.3 (1.2 to 1.4)). CONCLUSIONS Golfers had lower levels of psychological distress and better general health than the general population, and this relationship was strongest in individuals with osteoarthritis.
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- Brad J Stenner
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Australia; Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia.
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA), University of South Australia, Australia; Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Sport Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research, Versus Arthritis, University of Oxford, UK; Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK
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- UK and Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, University College London, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, UK; Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Australia
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S Oliveira J, Gilbert S, Pinheiro MB, Tiedemann A, Macedo LB, Maia L, Kwok W, Hassett L, Sherrington C. Effect of sport on health in people aged 60 years and older: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2023; 57:230-236. [PMID: 36450439 PMCID: PMC9933166 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To summarise evidence of benefits of sport for health among people aged 60+. DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). DATA SOURCES Medline, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database from inception to April 2021. STUDY SELECTION RCTs investigating the effect of sport on health-related outcomes in people aged 60+ compared with non-active control. DATA SYNTHESIS AND ANALYSIS Pooled effect sizes were calculated using random-effect models. Standardised mean differences (SMD), and mean difference (MD) were calculated. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system was used to assess the certainty of the evidence for analyses with ≥3 studies. RESULTS Nine trials (628 participants) reported in 15 articles were included. Participation in sport improved cardiorespiratory fitness (n=5 trials; SMD=0.43, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.70; low certainty evidence), physical function (n=4; SMD=0.62, 95% CI 0.05 to 1.18; very low certainty evidence), and mental health (n=2; SMD=0.28, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.51) and reduced fat mass (n=6; MD=-0.99 kg, 95% CI -1.75kg to -0.23 kg; low certainty evidence) among older people. We found no significant effects of sport on overall physical activity participation, strength, balance, lean mass and bone mineral density (BMD). One study investigating quality of life reported a positive, but non-significant effect of sport. CONCLUSION Sport may have a positive impact on health outcomes in people aged 60+. There was uncertainty on the effect of sport on strength, balance, lean mass and BMD. Further research is needed to investigate the optimal type and dose of sport to maximise the long-term benefits among older people.
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- Juliana S Oliveira
- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia .,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Letter to the Editor: Total Joint Arthroplasty and Golf Play: Analysis of Regional Golf Handicap Database. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:e171-e172. [PMID: 34161959 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Cheever K, King J, Kawata K. The association between contact sport exposure and cervical sensorimotor dysfunction: a scoping review of implications for future musculoskeletal injury risk. Chiropr Man Therap 2022; 30:50. [PMID: 36434725 PMCID: PMC9701076 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-022-00458-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While morphological changes to the cervical spine have been observed for over 40 years in response to contact sport participation, little is known about the secondary effects of the cervical impairment on future musculoskeletal injury and disability. OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN A scoping review was performed to discuss the relationship between contact sport participation and morphological changes to the cervical spine. Moreover, the correlation between morphological changes in the musculoskeletal structures of the cervical spine and resultant deficits in cervical sensorimotor and neuromotor function are discussed. Lastly, how alterations in cervical sensorimotor function may affect overall risk of musculoskeletal injury is discussed. METHODS The scientific literature was searched in PubMed, Sport Discus, and Web of Science pertaining to contact-sport athletes and/or cervical pathology and the cervicocephalic network. The Asksey and O'Malley's framework and PRISMA for Scoping Reviews were used to conduct and report the following review. Included articles were grouped into three categories: (1) Morphological changes to the cervical spine in contact sport athletes. (2) The role of the neuromotor pathways of the cervical spine in maintenance of postural tone and coordination of the extremities. (3) The correlation between altered cervical sensorimotor function and a resultant increase in musculoskeletal injury risk. RESULTS Our search identified 566 documents, of which 405 underwent full-text screening, resulting in 54 eligible studies for the review. Widespread cervical sensorimotor dysfunction was observed in contact sport athletes. Independently, cervical sensorimotor function was demonstrated to play a critical role in postural control and limb coordination. However, limited research exists exploring the interaction between contact sport participation and altered cervical sensorimotor function, as well as an associated increase in musculoskeletal injury risk. CONCLUSIONS Limited evidence exists linking cervical injury and/or observed deficits in cervical sensorimotor and neuromotor function to musculoskeletal injury risk. Longitudinal studies combining imaging measures (e.g., MRI, DEXA), cervical functional test, and prospective injury risk are needed to further explore the correlation between resultant cervical sensorimotor deficits following contact sport impacts and future musculoskeletal injury risk.
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- Kelly Cheever
- Applied Biomechanics Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, College of Health, Community and Policy, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Cir, San Antonio, TX, 78429, USA.
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- grid.30760.320000 0001 2111 8460Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI USA
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- grid.411377.70000 0001 0790 959XDepartment of Kinesiology, School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN USA ,grid.411377.70000 0001 0790 959XProgram in Neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN USA
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Tsuji T, Kanamori S, Watanabe R, Yokoyama M, Miyaguni Y, Saito M, Kondo K. Types of Sports and Exercise Group Participation and Sociopsychological Health in Older Adults: A 3-Yr Longitudinal Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022; 54:1657-1664. [PMID: 35522257 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify the association between a specific sports type and exercise group participation and longitudinal changes in sociopsychological health among community-dwelling older adults. METHODS Three years of data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study were used, comprising a total of 33,746 men and 36,799 women age ≥65 yr. To determine the relationship between 20 types of sports and exercise group participation in 2016 (baseline) and changes in depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)), self-rated health (4-point scale), subjective well-being (11-point scale), and frequency of laughter (days per month) from 2016 to 2019, we performed linear regression analyses with conducting a multivariate adjustment for potential confounders using an inverse probability weighting method. RESULTS The mean changes over 3 yr were +0.32 and +0.28 in GDS-15, -0.06 and -0.05 in self-rated health, -0.08 and -0.06 in subjective well-being, and -1.21 and -1.19 in frequency of laughter, in men and women, respectively. Men playing golf in a group were more likely to suppress an increase in the GDS-15 ( B = -0.11, 95% confidence interval, -0.18 to -0.05) and decreases in self-rated health (0.04, 0.02 to 0.06), subjective well-being (0.07, 0.02 to 0.12), and frequency of laughter (0.45, 0.11 to 0.80). Women participating in walking, weight exercises, and hiking groups were more likely to prevent an increase in the GDS-15 (-0.12, -0.19 to -0.04; -0.09, -0.18 to -0.01; and -0.16, -0.30 to -0.03, respectively) and decreases in self-rated health (0.03, 0.01 to 0.05; 0.03, 0.01 to 0.06; and 0.08, 0.04 to 0.12, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Golf in older men and walking, weight exercises, and hiking in older women could be recommended as an effective program for promoting sociopsychological health among older adults in Japan.
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba City, Chiba, JAPAN
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Northcote M, Foster C, Pulsford R, Spotswood F. Impact of having a child on physical activity in the UK: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063410. [PMID: 36137636 PMCID: PMC9511554 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Throughout the life course, there are major life transitions that are associated with reduced physical activity, which may have further implications for health and well-being. Having a child is one such transition that has been identified as a critical transformative experience and window for intervention. We will conduct a scoping review of available evidence exploring the impact of having a child on physical activity in the UK. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We will use best-practice methodological frameworks to map key concepts and available evidence, summarise and disseminate findings to stakeholders, and identify knowledge gaps. A three-step search strategy will identify primary research studies, including reviews, from published and grey literature, exploring the impact of having a child on physical activity in the UK, from the preconception period, throughout pregnancy, the postpartum period, and into parenthood. An initial limited search will identify relevant reviews, from which keywords and index terms will be extracted. We will conduct searches of CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science to identify relevant articles written in English from inception to February 2022. Two reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts of identified studies for inclusion and chart data, with a third reviewer resolving any conflicts. Backwards citation tracking will identify any additional studies. We will conduct numerical and thematic analysis to map data in tabular and diagrammatic format and provide a description of findings by theme. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not required for this scoping review. We will disseminate findings to stakeholders through publications, conferences, social media platforms and in-person communications. Consultations with key stakeholders, with their unique expertise and perspectives, will provide greater insight. We will establish the main priorities for future research to inform the research questions of subsequent studies. SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/gtqa4/) DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/GTQA4.
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- School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Strength and Balance in Recreational Golfers and Non-Golfers Aged 65-79 Years in Community Settings. J Aging Phys Act 2022; 31:257-264. [PMID: 36084931 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Inactive older adults tend to have decreased strength and balance compared with their more active peers. Playing golf has the potential to improve strength and balance in older adults. The aim of the study was to compare the strength and balance of recreational golfers with non-golfers, aged 65-79 years. Grip strength, single leg balance, and Y Balance Test (YBT) were assessed. Golfers (n = 57) had significantly (right, p = .042; left, p = .047) higher maximal grip strength, than non-golfers (n = 17). Single leg stance times were significantly longer in golfers (right, p = .021; left, p = .001). Normalized YBT reach distances were significantly greater for golfers than non-golfers for composite, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions on both right and left legs. Playing golf appears to be associated with better grip and both static and dynamic balance in 65-79 year olds, indicating that a study of the effects of playing golf is warranted through a larger, fully powered, longitudinal study.
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Golf and Physical Health: A Systematic Review. Sports Med 2022; 52:2943-2963. [PMID: 35932428 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01732-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND No previous systematic review has examined the physical health benefits of playing golf or caddying. OBJECTIVE To establish the influence of golf participation and physical health in golfers and caddies. More specifically, the review intended to explore the domains of cardiovascular, metabolic and musculoskeletal health, in addition to body composition. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES Electronic literature searches were conducted using PubMed, SPORTDiscus and CINAHL databases in July 2021. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Experimental (randomised controlled trials, quasi-experiment, pre-post) and non-experimental (case-control, cross-sectional, cohort) articles relating to health and golf, written in English and published in peer-reviewed journals. RESULTS Of the 572 articles initially identified, 109 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility with 23 meeting the inclusion criteria. Sixteen articles were rated 'good 'and seven 'fair'. The influence of golf on physical health was mixed, although various articles displayed improvements in balance, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and the ratio of HDL to total cholesterol within golfers. Caddies observed improvements in bone mineral density (BMD), stiffness index and strength. Most of the findings indicate that playing golf or caddying does not influence body mass index (BMI); however, playing golf can positively change other body composition markers such as lean and fat mass. CONCLUSION This review demonstrated that golf participation may be an effective method for improving musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, although mixed findings were observed. Moreover, limited longitudinal evidence suggests that playing golf can positively impact metabolic health and the influence on body composition may be parameter dependent. Additionally, the initial evidence suggests that caddying may improve musculoskeletal health. However, the studies included were limited by their methodological inconsistencies such as: study design, participant demographics and intervention prescription. PROSPERO REGISTRATION CRD42021267664.
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Creighton A, Cheng J, Press J. Upper Body Injuries in Golfers. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 15:483-499. [PMID: 35930185 PMCID: PMC9789227 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09787-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Golf is a sport that can be played by an athlete of any age, which enhances its popularity. Each golfer's swing is unique, and there is no "right" way to swing the golf club; however, the professional golfer often has more of a consistent swing as opposed to an amateur golfer. A collaborative, team approach involving the golfer with a swing coach, physical therapist, and physician often can be informative on how to prevent golf injury, but also how to treat golf injury if it occurs. RECENT FINDINGS As a rotational sport, the golfer needs to be trained and treated with respect for how the body works as a linkage system or kinetic chain. A warm-up is recommended for every golfer before practicing or playing, and this warm-up should account for every segment of the linkage system. Though it has been thought of as a relatively safe sport, injuries can be seen with golfers of any age or skill level, and upper body injuries involving the cervical and thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, and wrist are common. A narrative review is provided here of the epidemiology of golf injury and common injuries involving each of these upper body regions. In addition, treatment and injury prevention recommendations are discussed.
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- Andrew Creighton
- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 USA
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The effectiveness of a golf injury prevention program (GRIPP intervention) compared to the usual warm-up in Dutch golfers: protocol design of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2022; 14:144. [PMID: 35883102 PMCID: PMC9327285 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-022-00511-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Sixty million golfers around the world play golf. Golf injuries are most frequently located in the spine, elbow, wrist, hand and shoulder. Those injuries are often seen in golfers with more playing hours and suboptimal swing biomechanics, resulting in overuse injuries. Golfers who do not perform a warm-up or do not warm-up appropriately are more likely to report an injury than those who do. There are several ways to warm-up. It is unclear, which warm-up is most useful for a golfer to perform. Moreover, there is currently no evidence for the effectiveness of a warm-up program for golf injury prevention. We previously have developed the Golf Related Injury Prevention Program (GRIPP) intervention using the Knowledge Transfer Scheme (KTS). We aim to evaluate the effect of the GRIPP intervention on golf-related injuries. The hypothesis is that the GRIPP intervention program will reduce the number of golf-related injuries. Methods and design The GRIPP study is a two-armed randomized controlled trial. Twenty-eight golf clubs with 11 golfers per club will be randomly allocated to the intervention or control group. The intervention group will perform the GRIPP intervention program, and the control group will perform their warm-up as usual. The GRIPP intervention is conducted with the Knowledge Transfer Scheme framework, which is a systematic process to develop an intervention. The intervention consists of 6 exercises with a maximum total of 10 min. The primary outcome is the overall prevalence (%) of golf injuries measured with the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC-H) questions on health problems every fortnight. The secondary outcome measures will be exposure to golf and compliance to the intervention program. Discussion In other sports warm-up prevention programs are effective in reducing the risk of injuries. There are no randomized trials on golf injury prevention. Therefore, an individual unsupervised golf athlete intervention program is conducted which reflects the daily practice of predominantly unsupervised exposure of amateur golfers. Trial registration The trial is retrospectively (28 October 2021) registered at the Dutch Trial Register: NL9847 (https://trialsearch.who.int).
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Martín-García MDM, Ruiz-Real JL, Gázquez-Abad JC, Uribe-Toril J. Golf and Health, More than 18 Holes—A Bibliometric Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10071322. [PMID: 35885848 PMCID: PMC9317188 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Despite golf’s contribution to health, scientific production related to golf and health has been relatively scarce. This work aims to investigate the state of the art on golf and health and to identify existing gaps and the principal and most notable potential future research trends, contributing to connecting the reality of the facilities dedicated to the practice of this sport and its contribution to raising awareness of the importance of sport in maintaining health. A total of 179 articles were analyzed following the steps for systematic reviews and meta-analysis protocols based on the PRISMA 2020 methodology and QUORUM, and a bibliometric analysis was carried out. Research to date has mainly focused on the benefits of golf in improving health, preventing illness, slowing down aging, or as rehabilitation and on exploring the risks and injuries involved in playing golf. The different ways of promoting participation or changing the image of golf by showing its healthy side are outlined as research trends in the coming years. There is a lack of exploration of the use of technology, the effects of the sport on certain disorders related to psychosocial factors, and further knowledge of the relationships between playing intentions and health. This research provides essential information for researchers who plan to work with golf in the future.
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Jungwirth D, Angerer M, Haluza D. The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction of Golfers: A Cross-Sectional Study in German-Speaking Countries. Front Sports Act Living 2022; 4:913244. [PMID: 35903405 PMCID: PMC9314763 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.913244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Golf is an outdoor sport played worldwide, and golfers of all ages benefit from regular exercise and social contact. The COVID-19 crisis has led to lockdowns, curfews, and closures of golf courses and other indoor and outdoor sports facilities. This study aimed to retrospectively assess how golfers perceived the impact of the crisis on physical activity and life satisfaction. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among 1,115 golfers (61% men, mean age 55.0 years) in German-speaking countries, mainly Austria and Germany, from March to June 2021. When comparing ratings before and during the COVID-19 period, participants reported exercising more indoors at home independently or with online instructions. Likewise, the popularity of exercising outdoors in publicly accessible open spaces increased overall, especially in rural areas by about 10%. Life satisfaction decreased significantly by 24.2% (p < 0.001) during the pandemic. From a public health perspective, access to outdoor sports facilities such as golf courses might alleviate the negative psychosocial and health effects of home confinement and restricted access to indoor sports facilities. Further research is recommended to evaluate the longer-term impact of COVID-19-related measures on the physical activity and life satisfaction of golfers.
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Golf Swing Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Methodological Recommendations for Kinematics. Sports (Basel) 2022; 10:sports10060091. [PMID: 35736831 PMCID: PMC9227529 DOI: 10.3390/sports10060091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate golf swing performance in both preventing injury and injury occurrence. The objective of this review was to describe state-of-the-art golf swing biomechanics, with a specific emphasis on movement kinematics, and when possible, to suggest recommendations for research methodologies. Keywords related to biomechanics and golf swings were used in scientific databases. Only articles that focused on golf-swing kinematics were considered. In this review, 92 articles were considered and categorized into the following domains: X-factor, crunch factor, swing plane and clubhead trajectory, kinematic sequence, and joint angular kinematics. The main subjects of focus were male golfers. Performance parameters were searched for, but the lack of methodological consensus prevented generalization of the results and led to contradictory results. Currently, three-dimensional approaches are commonly used for joint angular kinematic investigations. However, recommendations by the International Society of Biomechanics are rarely considered.
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Hoggett L, Frankland S, Ranson J, Nevill C, Hughes P. How does hip and knee arthroplasty affect golfer performance and what should be expected regarding return to play? Bone Jt Open 2022; 3:510-514. [PMID: 35723419 PMCID: PMC9233422 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.36.bjo-2022-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Aims Hip and knee arthroplasty is commonly performed for end-stage arthritis. There is limited information to guide golfers on the impact this procedure will have postoperatively. This study aimed to determine the impact of lower limb arthroplasty on amateur golfer performance and return to play. Methods A retrospective observational study was designed to collect information from golfers following arthroplasty. Data were collected from 18 April 2019 to 30 April 2019 and combined a patient survey with in-app handicap data. Results A total of 2,198 responses were analyzed (1,097 hip and 1,101 knee). Of the respondents, 1,763 (80%) were male and the mean age was 70 years (26 to 92). Hip arthroplasty was associated with a mean increase in handicap of 1.03 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.81 to 1.25). No difference was seen between isolated leading or trailing leg (p = 0.428). Bilateral hip arthroplasty increased handicap (p < 0.001). Overall, 1,025 (94%) maintained or increased the amount of golf played, 258 (23.5%) returned to iron shots at six weeks, 883 (80%) returned to club competitions at six months, 18 (1.6%) had persistent pain, and 19 (1.7%) were unable to return to play. Knee arthroplasty was associated with a mean increase in handicap of 1.18 (95% CI 0.99 to 1.38). Trailing leg arthroplasty alone was associated with higher postoperative handicap (p = 0.002) as was bilateral surgery (p = 0.009). Overall, 1,009 (92%) maintained or increased the amount of golf played, 270 (25%) returned to iron shots at six weeks, 842 (76%) returned to club competition at six months, 66 (6%) had persistent pain, and 18 (1.6%) were unable to return to play. Conclusion Hip and knee arthroplasty enables patients to maintain or increase the amount of golf played. The majority return to competitions within one year. Return to iron shots occurs from six weeks. A small increase in handicap following surgery is expected and is larger in patients undergoing bilateral surgery or those with knee arthroplasty to their trailing leg. Patients may still experience pain when playing golf. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(6):510–514.
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- Lee Hoggett
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
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- University of Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK
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Bum CH, Yang JH, Choi C. Leisure benefits, flow experience, and life satisfaction comparison between players of actual and virtual golf. SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.2224/sbp.11521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Society has been transformed by technology advances, such as virtual reality in leisure sports. We analyzed the leisure benefits, flow experience, and life satisfaction of players of actual golf and virtual golf. The 281 participants were divided into two groups according to whether
they played actual or virtual golf. Data validity and reliability were confirmed, and between-group differences were statistically verified with a multivariate analysis of variance. There were significant differences, namely, physical leisure benefits were relatively higher in the actual golf
group, and social leisure benefits and flow experience were relatively higher in the virtual golf group. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of life satisfaction. It is significant that both actual and virtual golf offer physical and social benefits.
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- Chul-Ho Bum
- Department of Golf Industry, College of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Golf Industry, College of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Gachon University, Republic of Korea
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Robinson PG, Murray A, Close G, Glover D, Du Plessis WJ. Returning persons with SARS-CoV-2 to the field of play in professional golf: a risk assessment and risk reduction approach. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med 2022; 8:e001347. [PMID: 35539286 PMCID: PMC9066089 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objectives This pilot study aimed to see whether a risk assessment and risk reduction approach was a practical and feasible approach, as compared with standard isolation for fully vaccinated, asymptomatic persons positive for SARS-CoV-2. Methods This prospective cohort study included all players and caddies participating in two large professional golf events from 7 to 20 February 2022 in South Africa. Fully vaccinated persons testing positive who were asymptomatic were subject to risk assessment and risk reduction measures to protect the integrity of the event. Asymptomatic individuals who could socially distance in outdoor areas were allowed to participate. Close contacts were subject to daily rapid antigen tests and asked to prioritise outdoor space. Results The protocols put in place for the events were practical, feasible, and well accepted by event participants and staff during the study period. There was a total of 378 player-week episodes and 378 caddie-week episodes during the study period. Three persons tested positive while registered at events during the study period (0.4% of person episodes). The positive tests were returned from two players and one caddie, all of which were asymptomatic at the time of testing. There was one high-risk contact who consistently returned negative antigen tests. There was no evidence of transmission. Conclusions The approach was practical and feasible. A risk assessment and risk reduction approach allowed fully vaccinated asymptomatic persons with SARS-CoV-2 to participate in golf, an outdoor sport where social distancing is possible, compared with standard isolation.
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- Patrick Gordon Robinson
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Edinburgh, UK
- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, UK
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- Medical and Scientific Department, The Sunshine Tour, Somerset West, South Africa
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Jayabalan P, Bergman R, Jauregui E, Hanaoka C, Stoker AM. Acute Physiological Effects of Continuous Versus Intermittent Walking During Golf in Individuals With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:460-467. [PMID: 34310345 PMCID: PMC8783928 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to compare the acute effects of walking the golf course versus using a golf cart during a round of golf on biological markers of joint disease, joint pain, and cardiovascular parameters in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS Participants with knee OA (n = 10) older than 50 yrs were recruited for this crossover designed study in which they completed two 18-hole rounds of golf: (1) walking the course and (2) using a golf cart. Five control participants (n = 5) performed the walking condition only. Step count, heart rate, rating of perceived exertion and pain using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale were measured during the round. Serum was collected at baseline, 9th hole (halfway), and 18th hole (completion) and tested for biomarkers associated with tissue turnover (cartilage oligomeric matrix protein), inflammation (tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin 1β, interleukin 6), and degradative enzyme production (matrix metalloproteinase 3, matrix metalloproteinase 13). RESULTS In knee OA participants, walking the course was associated with significantly higher step count and duration of moderate/vigorous physical activity (72.2% vs. 32.6% of the round) but did lead to a significant increase in knee joint pain (P < 0.05). Both conditions caused cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and matrix metalloproteinase 13 concentration increases from baseline to completion (P < 0.05), but inflammatory markers (tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin 6, and interleukin 1β, P < 0.05) only increased when walking the course. Biomarker concentrations did not increase in control participants. CONCLUSIONS Walking the course optimizes the duration of moderate/vigorous activity during a round of golf, but the golf cart is a beneficial option in those with exacerbated joint pain and inflammation that would otherwise limit participation.
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- Prakash Jayabalan
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL
- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Nishida M, Chiba T, Murata Y, Shioda K. Effects of Sleep Restriction on Self-Reported Putting Performance in Golf. Percept Mot Skills 2022; 129:833-850. [PMID: 35414325 DOI: 10.1177/00315125221087027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In the present study, we aimed to explore the effects of sleep restriction (SR) on self-reported golf putting skills. Eleven collegiate golfers participated in a self-reported, counterbalanced experimental study under two conditions: (a) a SR condition in which sleep on the night prior to putting was restricted to 4-5 hours, and (b) a habitual normal sleep (NS) condition on the night before the putting test. Following each sleep condition, participants engaged in ten consecutive putting tests at 7 am, 11 am, and 3 pm. Participants reported their subjective sleepiness before each time frame, and their chronotype, defined as their individual circadian preference, was scored based on a morningness-eveningness questionnaire (MEQ). Participants restricted sleep to an average period of 267.6 minutes/night (SD = 51.2) in the SR condition and 426.2 (SD =38.0) minutes/night in the NS condition. A two-way analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of the sleep condition on the lateral displacement of putts from the target (lateral misalignment) (p = 0.002). In addition, there was a significant main effect of time on distance from the target (distance misalignment) (p = 0.017), indicating less accuracy of putting in the SR condition. In the SR condition, the MEQ score was positively correlated with distance misalignment at 3 pm (ρ = 0.650, p = 0.030), suggesting that morningness types are susceptible to the effects of SR on putting performance. Our findings suggest that golfers should obtain sufficient sleep to optimize putting performance.
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- Masaki Nishida
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, 13148Waseda University, Saitama, Japan.,Sleep Research Institute,13148Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, 13148Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Sleep Research Institute,13148Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Sleep Research Institute,13148Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan.,Faculty of Human Sciences, 91995Kanazawa Seiryo University, Ishikawa, Japan
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Okechukwu CE, Agag A, Naushad N, Abbas S, Deb AA. From uro-oncologists' perspectives: golf as a means of improving wellbeing among prostate cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:7053-7056. [PMID: 35355119 PMCID: PMC8967376 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07020-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death among men. Due to related societal limitations, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic increases physical inactivity, which decreases cancer survivors’ functional capacity. As a result, golf might be a good way for prostate cancer survivors who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease to improve their musculoskeletal function, cardiorespiratory fitness, psychological function, and general quality of life. Aerobic activity’s ability to adjust hormone levels, prevent obesity, increase immunological function, and lower oxidative stress have all been identified as reasons for its benefit for prostate cancer survivors. Prostate cancer survivors must first complete a fitness evaluation supervised and recommended by a certified clinical exercise physiologist after consultations with a urologic oncologist before enrolling in a cancer-specific community golf program. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is currently the gold standard technique for the evaluation of cardiopulmonary fitness. Prostate cancer survivors should be placed in a group with regard to their fitness level if they pass this fitness test. Prostate cancer survivors can be grouped into four to five groups at a time. Golfing activities should include warm-up, driving range, and course activities (on-course golf play twice a week for a duration of 90 min per day or 180 min per week at moderate-intensity). From the uro-oncologists’ point of view, prostate cancer survivors can benefit from group-based community golf programs that can be recommended and designed for them through the collaboration of their physician and a certified exercise professional.
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- Chidiebere Emmanuel Okechukwu
- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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- Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- National Institute of Urology and Nephrology, Cairo, Egypt
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Robinson PG, Williamson TR, Creighton AP, Cheng J, Murray AD, Prather H, Dines JS, Gulotta LV, Su EP, Press JM, Hawkes R, Clement ND. Rate and Timing of Return to Golf After Hip, Knee, or Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2022; 51:1644-1651. [PMID: 35019735 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211064292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The physical and mental health benefits of golf are well recognized, and as a moderate-intensity activity, it is an ideal sport for patients after joint arthroplasty. PURPOSE To assess the rate and timing of returning to golf and the factors associated with these after hip, knee, or shoulder arthroplasty. STUDY DESIGN Meta-analysis; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A search of PubMed and Medline was performed in March 2021 in line with the 2009 PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. Search terms included sport, golf, and arthroplasty. The criterion for inclusion was any published research article studying return to golf after arthroplasty. Random-effects modeling was used to measure rates of returning to golf for each type of arthroplasty. RESULTS A total of 23 studies were included for review. All studies were retrospective in their methodology. The mean age of patients was 66.8 years (SD, 3.37). Four studies reported on hip arthroplasty, 6 on knee arthroplasty, and 13 on shoulder arthroplasty. Among 13 studies, the mean rate of returning to golf was 80% (95% CI, 70%-89.9%). Hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty had mean return rates of 90% (95% CI, 82%-98%), 70% (95% CI, 39%-100%), and 80% (95% CI, 68%-92%), respectively. Among 9 studies, the mean time to return to golf was 4.4 months (95% CI, 3.2-6). Change in handicap was reported in 8 studies (35%) with a mean change of -0.1 (95% CI, -2.4 to +2.2). There were no studies presenting factors associated with return to golf. CONCLUSION This is the first meta-analysis of returning to golf after joint arthroplasty. The study reports a high rate of returning to golf, which was greatest after hip arthroplasty. However, the study highlights the paucity of prospective data on demographic, surgical, and golf-specific outcomes after arthroplasty. Future prospective studies are required to eliminate response bias and accurately capture golf and patient-specific outcomes.
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- Patrick G Robinson
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, Surrey, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- European Tour Performance Institute, Virginia Water, Surrey, UK.,Public Health and Medical Department, The R&A, St Andrews, UK.,Department of Sports and Exercise/Physical Activity for Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Physiatry, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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“Food First but Not Always Food Only”: Recommendations for Using Dietary Supplements in Sport. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2022; 32:371-386. [DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The term “food first” has been widely accepted as the preferred strategy within sport nutrition, although there is no agreed definition of this and often limited consideration of the implications. We propose that food first should mean “where practically possible, nutrient provision should come from whole foods and drinks rather than from isolated food components or dietary supplements.” There are many reasons to commend a food first strategy, including the risk of supplement contamination resulting in anti-doping violations. However, a few supplements can enhance health and/or performance, and therefore a food only approach could be inappropriate. We propose six reasons why a food only approach may not always be optimal for athletes: (a) some nutrients are difficult to obtain in sufficient quantities in the diet, or may require excessive energy intake and/or consumption of other nutrients; (b) some nutrients are abundant only in foods athletes do not eat/like; (c) the nutrient content of some foods with established ergogenic benefits is highly variable; (d) concentrated doses of some nutrients are required to correct deficiencies and/or promote immune tolerance; (e) some foods may be difficult to consume immediately before, during or immediately after exercise; and (f) tested supplements could help where there are concerns about food hygiene or contamination. In these situations, it is acceptable for the athlete to consider sports supplements providing that a comprehensive risk minimization strategy is implemented. As a consequence, it is important to stress that the correct terminology should be “food first but not always food only.”
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Leech RL, Selfe J, Ball S, Greenhalgh S, Hogan G, Holway J, Willis E, Yeowell G. A scoping review: Investigating the extent and legal process of cauda equina syndrome claims for UK physiotherapists. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2021; 56:102458. [PMID: 34547610 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a condition where early identification and treatment is crucial to avoid potentially life changing devastating effects. This paper reviews the extent and process of CES litigation amongst UK physiotherapists. METHODS A well-established framework by Arksey and O'Malley was followed when completing the current scoping review. Records were identified via a comprehensive search of three databases as well as website and grey literature searching. Data was extracted and a descriptive analysis and thematic summary were formed. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A total of N = 1639 records were identified, following removal of duplicates and screening of titles and abstracts N = 211 full text records were screened and N = 39 were included for full analysis. CONCLUSIONS This study is the first to investigate the extent and process of CES litigation for physiotherapists in the UK. Our data suggest that between 2009 and 2021 there were 15 CES claims recorded against physiotherapists which is 0.7% of all CES claims recorded in the UK. In terms of the legal process for CES claims, there is currently limited information for physiotherapists and what steps they would need to take once they receive notification they are being sued. REGISTRATION The current paper is registered with OSF registries (DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/6FCXN).
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- Rachel L Leech
- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Interface Service, Bolton One, Bolton, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Bullock GS, Perera N, Murray A, Orchard J, Arden NA, Filbay SR. The relationship between cricket participation, health and wellbeing: A scoping review. Int J Sports Med 2021; 43:401-410. [PMID: 34734400 DOI: 10.1055/a-1686-6632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Summarising and synthesising the evidence on cricket health and wellbeing can help inform cricket stakeholders and navigate future research directions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between cricket participation, health and wellbeing at all ages and playing standards, and identify research gaps in the existing literature. A scoping review was performed from inception to March, 2020. Studies were included if they assessed a construct related to health and/or wellbeing in cricketers, available in English. 219 articles were eligible. Injury incidence per 1,000 player exposures ranged from 1.8-5.7 injuries. 48% of former cricketers experienced persistent joint pain. However, former cricketers reported greater physical activity levels and mental-components of quality of life compared to the general population. Heat injury/illness and skin cancer are concerns and require further research. Cricket participation is associated with an inherent injury risk, which may have negative implications for musculoskeletal health in later life. However, cricket participation is associated with high quality of life which can persist after retirement. Gaps in the literature include prospective studies on health and wellbeing of cricketers, female cricketers, injury prevention strategies, and the impact of cricket participation on metabolic health and lifetime physical activity.
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- Garrett Scott Bullock
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, United States.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Sport Medicine, Australian Institute of Sport, Belconnen, Australia
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- Physical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh Institute for Sport Physical Education and Health Sciences, Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne Department of Physiotherapy, Melbourne, Australia
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Yildiz C, Öngel ME, Yilmaz B, Özilgen M. Diet-dependent entropic assessment of athletes' lifespan. J Nutr Sci 2021; 10:e83. [PMID: 34733495 PMCID: PMC8532055 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2021.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Life expectancies of the athletes depend on the sports they are doing. The entropic age concept, which was found successful in the previous nutrition studies, will be employed to assess the relation between the athletes' longevity and nutrition. Depending on their caloric needs, diets are designed for each group of athletes based on the most recent guidelines while they are pursuing their careers and for the post-retirement period, and then the metabolic entropy generation was worked out for each group. Their expected lifespans, based on attaining the lifespan entropy limit, were calculated. Thermodynamic assessment appeared to be in agreement with the observations. There may be a significant improvement in the athletes' longevity if they shift to a retirement diet after the age of 50. The expected average longevity for male athletes was 56 years for cyclists, 66 years for weightlifters, 75 years for rugby players and 92 years for golfers. If they should start consuming the retirement diet after 50 years of age, the longevity of the cyclists may increase for 7 years, and those of weightlifters, rugby players and golfers may increase for 22, 30 and 8 years, respectively.
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- Cennet Yildiz
- Department of Food Engineering, Yeditepe University, Kayısdagi, Atasehir, Istanbul34755, Turkey
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Yeditepe University, Kayısdagi, Atasehir, Istanbul34755, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Yeditepe University, Kayısdagi, Atasehir, Istanbul34755, Turkey
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Return to Competitive Level of Play and Performance in Regular Golfers After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Analysis of 599 Patients at Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2858-2863.e2. [PMID: 33926777 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is performed in an increasingly younger and athletic population. Regular and competitive golfers are concerned with the likelihood of recovering their preoperative level of play. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of primary THA on golfers' game, with a minimum follow-up of two years. METHODS Questionnaires were sent to the French Golf Federation's golfing members. Those who were older than 40 years and had undergone a unilateral primary THA provided information on the timing of return to play, pain during golfing, transportation mode, drive length, handicap and weekly playtime, before hip replacement, and postoperatively. In addition, data relating to the surgical procedure were collected. RESULTS Surveys were completed by 883 competitive golfers of which 599 were eligible for inclusion. The mean time to return to a complete 18-hole course was 4.73 months (SD 4.15, range: 0.7-36). Participants surveyed at a minimum 2 years after THA played at a higher level than before surgery with a handicap improvement of 1.8 (P < .01) and increased their mean weekly playtime from 8.8 to 9.3 hours (P = .24, NS). Eighty-eight percent reported an increased or no change in drive distance. Hip pain while playing golf decreased after surgery (6.8 to 2.5 on the visual analog scale, P < .001). CONCLUSION This study highlighted that hip arthroplasty allowed regular and competitive golfers to return to the course with better golfing comfort than before surgery and with an objective improvement in driving distance and level of play.
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Exploring the Effects of a Golf Program on Psychological and Social Wellbeing for People With Dementia, Carers, and Staff. J Aging Phys Act 2021; 30:123-135. [PMID: 34130258 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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There is a paucity of evidence regarding the effects of sport and physical activity on wellbeing in dementia. The present study is the first known study to involve golf with this population. People with dementia (n = 10) and carers (n = 5) participated in a 6-week golf program, facilitated by golf center staff (n = 3). Multiple avenues of data collection were utilized and were subject to thematic analysis. Five central themes were identified: emotion, respite, losing the "dementia" label, friendship/camaraderie, and improving relationships. Underlying subthemes were also identified, while potential links between themes were highlighted. Themes were also considered in terms of which participants (person with dementia, carer, and staff) provided evidence for each theme. This study presents preliminary support for the role of golf to enhance the psychological and social wellbeing of people with early stages of dementia, carers, and staff. Potential mechanisms and future research are discussed.
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Bliss RR, Church FC. Golf as a Physical Activity to Potentially Reduce the Risk of Falls in Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease. Sports (Basel) 2021; 9:sports9060072. [PMID: 34070988 PMCID: PMC8224548 DOI: 10.3390/sports9060072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Advanced age is associated with an increased risk for falls in aging adults. Older adults are also more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), with advanced age as the most significant risk factor. PD is a neurodegenerative disorder with four Cardinal motor symptoms: rigidity, bradykinesia, postural instability, and tremor. Thus, people (person)-with-Parkinson’s disease (PwP) have an even greater risk of falling than non-disorder age-matched peers. Exercise is an activity requiring physical effort, typically carried out to sustain or improve overall health and fitness, and it lowers the risk of falls in the general population. The sport of golf provides a low-impact all-around workout promoting a range of motion, activation of muscles in the upper and lower body, flexibility, and balance. Swinging a golf club offers a unique combination of high amplitude axial rotation, strengthening postural musculature, coordination, and stabilization, demonstrating the potential to impact PD symptoms positively. Golf may be a novel exercise treatment regimen for PD to use in conjunction with traditional medical therapy. We completed a literature review to determine the relationship between the game of golf, PD, and the risk of falls. We concluded that regularly playing golf can lower the risk for falls in community ambulating older adults with PD and demonstrates the potential to improve quality of life for PwP.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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