Abstract des Autors

Golf is a popular sport with more than 60 million players worldwide. Because this sport has a high economic impact, scientific studies using new technologies to analyze the swing biomechanics were developed. This allowed to optimize both training and swing technique to ameliorate the player performance and to avoid injuries. Through repetition of movements, players are exposed to injuries due to overuse. Modern swing predisposes players to back injuries, the most frequent type of injuries observed in professional golfers. The swing technique is complex and demands high coordination skills, thus exposing amateur players to injuries due to poor technical skills. Nevertheless, due to the heterogeneity of both players and injuries, the epidemiology of golf lesions is difficult to study. Prevention should focus on training plan, integrating rest periods in order to avoid overuse injuries. Golf is a low impact sport and most injuries can be effectively treated with appropriate practice interruptions, technique modifications, anti-inflammatory treatments and rehabilitation. Surgical treatment is rarely required.