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Zheng N, Barrentine SW, Fleisig GS, Andrews JR. Swing
kinematics for male and female pro golfers. Int J Sports Med.
29(12):965-70, 2008.
This study aimed to determine if there were any significant
differences between golf swing kinematics between genders.
For this study, LPGA and PGA tour golfers completed a number
of golf swings in a controlled indoor environment.
Using a motion analysis system, parameters of each golf swing
were obtained and analyzed. The
results show that there are significant differences in the golf
swing between genders at the peak of the golf swing and at ball
contact. At the peak of
golf swing, males typically have greater trunk forward tilt while in
the same position females have greater pelvis orientation.
During backswing, females exhibit greater trunk rotation and
greater pelvis rotation at the point of ball contact.
In addition, the angular velocity of the club shaft as well
as wrist and elbow extension during the swing is greater for males
than females. The
findings of this study indicate that at the professional level there
are significant differences in the mechanics of a golf swing between
genders.
Zheng N, Barrentine SW, Fleisig GS, Andrews JR. Kinematic
Analysis of Swing in Pro and Amateur Golfers. Int J Sports Med
29(6):487-493, 2008.
A quantitative description of proper swing mechanics can assist
teachers, players, and physicians in improving performance and
evaluating injury mechanisms. The purpose of this study was to
calculate and compare upper body kinematics of healthy, male golfers
among four skill levels. Professional golfers had the largest values
for left shoulder horizontal adduction, right shoulder external
rotation, trunk rotation, and angular velocity during the downswing.
The results of the study concluded that injuries to professional
golfers are mostly due to overuse, while injuries to less skilled
golfers may be attributed to improper mechanics. |
