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What differences exist between the lead and trail wrist in extensor carpi ulnaris activity and golf swing joint kinematics in sub-elite golfers?

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Affiliations

  • 1. Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.
      Authors
    • Robinson PG 1, 4
    • Duckworth AD 1
    (2 authors)
  • 2. Human Performance Science Research Group, Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, Moray House School of Education and Sport, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
      Authors
    • Carson HJ 2
    (1 author)
  • 3. Allied Health Research unit, Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK.
      Authors
    • Richards J 3
    (1 author)
  • 4. European Tour Health and Performance Institute, Virginia, UK.
      Authors
    • Robinson PG 1, 4
    • Murray A 4
    • Campbell D 4
    (3 authors)

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Journal of Sports Sciences, 01 Sep 2023, 41(17):1596-1604
https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2023.2285121 PMID: 37983261 

Abstract 

This study assessed the lead and trail arm peak and average extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU) muscle activity in association with tri-planar angular velocities of the lead and trail wrists during the golf swing. Fifteen sub-elite, male right-handed golfers (Mage = 34.7 years ±13.3, Mhandicap = 1.5 ± 2.2) were recruited to execute five shots each with their pitching wedge, 7-iron and driver clubs in an indoor golf simulator. Surface electromyography (EMG) sensors were placed over the ECU muscle belly and inertial measurement unit sensors were placed bi-laterally on the distal forearm and dorsum of the hand. There was a statistically greater recruitment of the trail ECU muscle during the downswing (p < 0.001) for all clubs. The lead ECU muscle was recruited more during the backswing (p < 0.001) and follow through (p < 0.024) phases. There were statistically different tri-planar movement patterns between the lead and trail wrist throughout all three phases of the golf swing. No significant relationships were found between downswing EMG data and clubhead kinematics at impact. In conclusion, differing wrist kinematics and associated muscle activity may contribute to the asymmetrical injury pattern seen clinically.

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British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine