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Multiple factors likely influence enhanced lumbopelvic motion in golf swing
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Recently published data demonstrated multiple factors, including muscle strength imbalances, muscle tightness and hip joint internal rotation constraints, likely influence enhanced lumbopelvic motion during a golfer’s swing.
Researchers evaluated 30 handicap-matched male golfers from the Korean Professional Golf Association between January and March 2012. Participants were divided into cohorts based on whether they exhibited limited (range of motion < 20°) or normal hip internal motion (range of motion ≥ 30°). Tests for strength and length of muscle, range of motion and lumbopelvic kinematics were conducted on both cohorts.
The limited hip internal motion cohort was observed to have greater lumbar flexion, pelvic posterior tilt, both left and right axial rotation and right lateral bending compared with the normal hip internal motion cohort.
Additionally, the iliopsoas and hamstring exhibited less internal rotator muscle strength and shorter muscle length among the limited hip internal motion cohort than among those with normal hip internal motion, according to the researchers. – by Christian Ingram
Disclosures: The researchers report no relevant financial disclosures.
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