Effect of spinal manipulative therapy with stretching compared with stretching alone on full-swing performance of golf players: a randomized pilot trial
This study evaluates the effect of SMT by chiropractors on the performance of golf players. 43 participants were randomized to 1 of 2 groups: Group I received a stretch program, and group II received a stretch program in addition to SMT. Participants in both groups performed the same standardized stretching program. Spinal manipulative therapy to [...]
The relationship between hip rotation range of movement and low back pain prevalence in amateur golfers: An observational study
The objective of this study was to investigate whether amateur golfers with self-reported low back pain have reduced hip rotation compared to asymptomatic controls. On initial contact, all participants completed a screening questionnaire used to allocate participants into LBP (n = 28) and control groups (n = 36). LBP group were found to be heavier [...]
The relationship between hip rotation range of movement and low back pain prevalence in amateur golfers: An observational study
The objective of this study was to investigate whether amateur golfers with self-reported low back pain have reduced hip rotation compared to asymptomatic controls. On initial contact, all participants completed a screening questionnaire used to allocate participants into LBP and control groups. LBP group were found to be heavier than controls but were matched for [...]
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