Volume 12 - Targeted Topic - Sports Medicine in Golf

June 2023
Discover the captivating world of golf in this Targeted Topic, expertly guest edited by Prof Roald Bahr, MD, PhD, and Prof Andrew Murray, MD, PhD. Delve into the biomechanics of golf swings, performance optimisation strategies, injury prevention techniques, and the latest advancements in sports medicine tailored to golfers. Gain valuable insights from an exclusive interview with Suzann “Tutta” Pettersen, captain of the European Solheim Cup teams, as she shares her regimen for physical and mental fitness, the crucial role of medical support, and strategies for managing injuries.

Articles

Editorial
FROM OUR EDITOR

Golf has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to the 15th century in Scotland. From its humble...

Written by – Prof Nebojsa Popovic MD PhD

Editorial
FROM OUR GUEST EDITORS

It should be easy, no? The little white ball is sitting there, completely still, on the soft green grass....

Written by – Roald Bahr MD, PhD, Andrew Murray MD, PhD

Interview
SUZANN PETTERSEN

Interview by Prof. Roald Bahr In her 19-year professional career, Suzann “Tutta” Pettersen won 15...

Interview by – Prof. Roald Bahr

Sports Science
WHY PLAY GOLF?

The Benefits Across The Life Course Written by Matthew Watson, Andrew Murray, UK, Jennifer Duncan, New...

Written by – Matthew Watson, Andrew Murray, UK, Jennifer Duncan, New Zealand, Dinesh Sirisena, Singapore, Wimpie Du Plessis, South Africa, and Julia Kettinen, Finland

Sports Science
PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR GOLF

Written by Daniel Coughlan, Nigel Tilley, UK, Luke Mackey, Australia, Fiona Scott, Simon Brearley, and...

Written by – Daniel Coughlan, Nigel Tilley, UK, Luke Mackey, Australia, Fiona Scott, Simon Brearley, and Chris Bishop, UK

Sports Medicine
Golf Injuries

What is the risk? What are the most common injuries? Written by Patrick G. Robinson, UK, Christopher...

Written by – Patrick G. Robinson, UK, Christopher C. Dodson, USA, Anna Zickerman, UAE, Matthew Watson, UK, and Joshua S. Dines, USA

Sports Medicine
HAND AND WRIST PROBLEMS IN GOLF

Written by Fiona C. Campbell and Douglas A. Campbell, UK INTRODUCTION The hand and wrist along with...

Written by – Fiona C. Campbell and Douglas A. Campbell, UK

Sports Medicine
GOLF AND THE SPINE

INJURIES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Written by Jiri Dvorak, Patrick Robinson, Andre Bossert, Dasha...

Written by – Jiri Dvorak, Patrick Robinson, Andre Bossert, Dasha Drobny, Tomas Drobny, Lance Gill, Francois Gazzano, Gabi Tobler, Michael Voight, Corey Walker, Andrew Murray

Sports Radiology
THE ROLE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING IN GOLF

Written by Philip James O’Connor, UK INTRODUCTION Medical imaging can help accurately diagnose and...

Written by – Philip James O’Connor, UK

Sports Medicine
NUTRITION, HYDRATION AND GOLF

Written by Amy O’Donnell, David Dunne, and Graeme L. Close, UK INTRODUCTION Many recreational and...

Written by – Amy O’Donnell, David Dunne, and Graeme L. Close, UK

Sports Medicine
IN FULL SWING

TRAVEL ADVICE AND STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ON-COURSE PERFORMANCE OF ELITE GOLFERS Written by David Dunne,...

Written by – David Dunne, Ireland, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, South Africa, Paul Dunne, Ireland, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, South Africa

Sports Medicine
GOLF AND MENTAL HEALTH

A FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING GOLFERS Written by William Wynter Bee, Netherlands and UK, Danny Glover,...

Written by – William Wynter Bee, Netherlands and UK, Danny Glover, UK, and Margo Mountjoy, Switzerland and Canada

Sports Medicine
GOLF FOR THE DISABLED (G4D)

INCLUSION, CLASSIFICATION, CARE, AND PERFORMANCE Written by Roger Hawkes, the Netherlands and Tony...

Written by – Roger Hawkes, the Netherlands and Tony Bennett, Switzerland

Letters From
WHY SHOULD MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS BE THE GOALKEEPERS OF MEDICAL DATA ANALYSIS?

A LETTER FROM: Belgrade, Serbia Written by Natasa Milic and Vedrana Pavlovic, Serbia Biomedical...

Written by – Natasa Milic and Vedrana Pavlovic, Serbia

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