Feeling Up to Par: Medicine from Tee to GreenThis is the first comprehensive book dealing with the topic of golf-related disorders. Physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and the avid golfer will be interested in the discussion of the health effects of golf, its psychological aspects, the biomechanics of the golf swing, and how various individuals are affected. 100 illustrations. |
Contents
Injuries and Illness Among Professional Golfers | 3 |
Epidemiology of Golf Injuries | 9 |
The Biomechanics of Golf | 17 |
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