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Jul 01, 2024;38 (7): e391-e397.

Golfers' Performance Is Improved More by Combining Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretch to the Lead Hip Than Practice Golf Swinging.

Yuji Hamada, Kiyokazu Akasaka, Takahiro Otsudo, Yutaka Sawada, Hiroshi Hattori, Yuto Kikuchi, Toby Hall
Author Information
  1. Yuji Hamada: Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan.
  2. Kiyokazu Akasaka: Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan.
  3. Takahiro Otsudo: Major of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Tokyo University of Technology, Kamata, Japan; and.
  4. Yutaka Sawada: School of Physical Therapy, Saitama Medical University, Moroyama, Japan.
  5. Hiroshi Hattori: Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan.
  6. Yuto Kikuchi: Saitama Medical University Graduate School of Medicine, Moroyama, Japan.
  7. Toby Hall: Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
PMID: 38662947 DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004786

Abstract

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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MeSH Term

Humans
Golf
Male
Athletic Performance
Range of Motion, Articular
Adult
Muscle Strength
Cross-Over Studies
Warm-Up Exercise
Hip
Young Adult
Muscle Stretching Exercises
Sports Equipment
Hip Joint
Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial

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