Athletic Performance
Conditions
Brief summary
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, the biomechanical and motor challenge of golf should not be underestimated. Nevertheless, only very few amateur golfers carry out serious preparation and conditioning as part of a strength/stabilization program. The main argument for this limitation is the aspect of limited time resources. A solution to this problem could therefore be the time-effective and highly individualizable whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) technology. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 16 weeks of WB-EMS application on trunk stability and clubhead speed in male amateur golfers in a (randomized) controlled setting.
Interventions
DEVICEElectromyostimulation
WB-EMS once per week 20 min for 16 weeks
Sponsors
Golfersworld München
Golfclub München-Eichenried
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Outcomes assessor were unaware of participants status (i.e. WB-EMS or control) and were not allowed to ask correspondingly
Intervention model description
Randomized controlled trial with two study groups in parallel: (1) Whole body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) or 16 weeks (b) non WB-EMS control
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Golfhandicap ≤20, * members of the Golfclub München-Eichenried
Exclusion criteria
* diseases and medication that did not allow WB-EMS training (see contraindications WB-EMS) or enable proper assessment of clubhead speed (in cases of doubt, individual medical decision), * resistance and/or WB-EMS Training during the last 6 months, * more than two expected missed WB-EMS sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clubhead speed | At baseline and after16 weeks (i.e. over 16 weeks) | Changes of clubhead speed as determined by a radar-based system (TrackMan, Scottsdale, USA) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk stability as determined by | At baseline and after16 weeks (i.e. over 16 weeks) | Changes of maximum isometric trunk strength (index of trunk extension/-flexion; lateral flexion and trunk rotation) as determined by an isometric testing device |
| Clubhead speed | At baseline and after 8 weeks (i.e. over 8 weeks) | Changes of clubhead speed as determined by a radar-based system (TrackMan, Scottsdale, USA) |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed