Verletzungen und Überlastungsschäden beim Golf

In 2016 in Rio de Janeiro golf as a new discipline will be part of the Olympic games for the first time. High loads in training and competition can lead to injuries and overuse problems in leisure sport golfers and in high competitive golfers. Low back pain and neck pain occur in 20-30% of all golfers. Tendinopathies and ligament strains of the shoulder, elbow or wrist are very common in the upper extremity. Soft tissue injuries around the hip and overuse syndromes around the knee including meniscal tears and cartilage problems can stop the sporting activity. Golf can be recommended for patients with arthroplasty of the hip or knee joint. Strengthening exercises and proprioceptive training can reduce the risk of injury or overuse.