Effects of a golfers' low back pain exercise prevention program on physical function and golf performance in adolescent golfers: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Injury prevention programs for adolescent athletes include pre-game exercise programs designed to improve individuals physical function. This study aimed to determine the impact of Golfers' Low back pain Exercise prevention Program (GLEP) on physical function and golf performance.

Methods

A total of 45 adolescent golfers participated in this double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to the GLEP or sham exercise program. Physical function and golf performance was measured at baseline, 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week. Measurements included hip rotation, trunk lateral flexion and rotation range of motion (ROM), hip external rotation (ER) muscles strength, trunk endurance, and golf performance. Data were compared before the interven

SUBMITTER: Hamada Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639999 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature