Affiliations: [a] C.E.T.A.P.S. Laboratory, UPRES JE 2318, University of
Rouen, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Mont St. Aignan, France | [b] G.R.H.A.L. Laboratory, Rouen University Hospital –
Charles Nicolle, France
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Dr Claire Egret, University of
Rouen, Faculty of Sports Sciences, CETAPS Laboratory, Bld Siegfried, 76 821
Mont Saint Aignan, France. Tel.: +33 2 32 10 77 93; Fax: +33 2 32 10 77 93;
E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: Background: EMG equipment is used to measure muscular activity
during sports movements. A methodological study is hence necessary to identify
how this cumbersome equipment may hinder golfers in performing the golf
swing. Methods: Measurements of kinematic data during swing were conducted
using an optoelectronic system. Surface bipolar electrodes with integrated
preamplifiers were used to monitor the myoelectric signals during golf swing.
Six experienced right-handed male golfers performed six swings with
electromyographic equipment fixed on their body and six swings without
electromyographic equipment. Results: There was a significant effect in terms of shoulder joint
rotation at maximal backswing (7.7%), in the right elbow flexion at the
address (3.7%), at the top of the backswing (3.1%) and in the clubhead speed
(6.7%). Conclusions: EMG equipment influences the kinematic pattern of the
golf swing.
