1.Longitudinal analysis of the effects of golf training on the three-dimensional structure of children's spine using grating-based stereoscopic imaging
Hao PENG ; Yanping SONG ; Na YAO ; Zhen SHEN ; Yang JIANG ; Yueyu SONG ; Qigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(8):1041-1045
Objective To conduct a systematic study on the potential impact of long-term specialized golf training on the three-dimensional structure of the spine in adolescent children,and to reveal the biomechanical adaptation mechanism of children's spine,providing a theoretical basis for preventing potential sports injuries caused by golf training.Methods A longitudinal observational design was adopted,with 15 male adolescent children from a golf training center selected as research subjects.Three-dimensional spinal image data were collected using digital radiography at baseline,3 months and 6 months,and dynamic monitoring and analysis were performed.Results Golf training led to a series of adaptive changes in the three-dimensional structure of children's spine,mainly reflected in significant changes in pelvic tilt distance,vertebral body offset,vertebral rotation angle,pelvic rotation angle,and pelvic torsion angle.These changes exhibited a time-effect characteristic,indicating the strong adaptability of biomechanical system of children's spine.Conclusion Golf training can cause adaptive changes in the three-dimensional structure of children's spine,highlighting the need to maintain biomechanical balances of the spine and pelvis,and to take intervention measures such as symmetrical training to prevent sports injuries,improve training quality,and prolong athletic careers.