Abstract des Autors

52.5% of 120 golf players questioned in this regard stated that they experienced complaints or injuries. These are mainly caused by faulty swinging of the club or by carelessness. Especially the left arm and the lower back of the bad players was affected. A considerable proportion of the vertebral column complaints had worsened as a result of playing golf. Power and force of specific groups of muscles which are involved in the swing were examined in 52 golf players. There were no differences on the upper extremities, but the better players demonstrated a higher stability and force of their trunk muscles. If the technique of swinging the golf club is correctly employed, golf can be considered as a low-injury rate pastime. It is imperative to examine whether the player should be advised not to play golf if complaints already existed before. The results indicate the need for an effective preventive exercise program for the golfer. Verf.-Referat