A survey of golf injuries in amateur golfers.
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چکیده
A survey of 461 amateur golfers was undertaken to assess golf injuries. There were 193 respondents of whom 57% reported injuries. Wrist, back, muscle, elbow and knee problems were the most likely ailments to compromise a player's game. Overuse and poor technique were the main aetiological factors. Attention to those factors in addition to maintenance of physique would reduce the incidence of these problems.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 26 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992