Lower extremity control and dynamics during the golf swing

To successfully complete the golf swing, players need to interact with the ground to create rotation with limited translation. In this body of work, we have explored how players complete the golf swing from the muscular, segment, and whole-body level. As golf shot distance increases between clubs, players generate larger reaction forces and whole-body moments. Coincidentally, players use similar muscle sets that are consistent with reaction forces and net joint moments on both legs. Understanding the control and dynamics of the lower extremity during the golf swing can benefit players and inform the design of interventions to improve performance.