Sport Specific Adaptation in Rotation Range of Motion in the Elite Golfer’s Shoulder

摘要: Objective: Shoulder rotation in golfers is thought to determine the length of back swing, which turn influences club-head speed and ball drive distance. In athletes a decrease shoulder internal dominant when compared with opposite side has been noted associated increased risk injury. It was hypothesised that would bilaterally have more range motion controls exhibit unique pattern between their non-dominant/lead shoulders. The aim study compare within male elite non-athlete controls. Method: Forty five on European Challenge Tour thirty six control volunteers meet inclusion criteria for study. An inclinometer used passive participant supine. Results: Golfers’ shoulders significantly than total arc (dominant Δ15.30°, nondominant/lead Δ21.98°, p=0.01) external Δ7.94°, Δ11.04°, p=0.01). there are no differences comparison in: (p=0.48), (p=0.52), or (p=0.54). Conclusion: but professional this were not found rotations sides. This endorses screening healthy using comparison. If loss sides context it may consequences efficacy swing technique potentially imply injury