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Electromyographic analysis of the shoulder during the golf swing.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2343980     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Golf is a popular sport throughout the world, yet there is little in the literature that discusses the mechanics of the swing. The purpose of this study is to analyze the EMG activity in eight shoulder muscles of both the right and left arms during the golf swing. The results reveal that the infraspinatus and supraspinatus act predominantly at the extremes of shoulder range of motion, the subscapularis and pectoralis major during acceleration, the latissimus dorsi during forward swing, and the anterior deltoid during forward swing and follow-through. The middle and posterior deltoids appear to be relatively noncontributory, without any specific timing patterns. This data is an expansion of an earlier pilot study and allows us to more accurately develop an exercise program for optimal performance as well as for prevention and rehabilitation.
Authors:
M Pink; F W Jobe; J Perry
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of sports medicine     Volume:  18     ISSN:  0363-5465     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Sports Med     Publication Date:    1990 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-06-25     Completed Date:  1990-06-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7609541     Medline TA:  Am J Sports Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  137-40     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
Affiliation:
Biomechanics Laboratory, Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Inglewood, CA 90307.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Arm / physiology
Biomechanics
Electromyography
Female
Golf*
Humans
Male
Movement / physiology*
Muscle Contraction*
Muscles / physiology
Physical Education and Training
Shoulder Joint / physiology*
Sports Medicine

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