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The available literature of PubMed, Medline, and OVID was utilized to review the existing literature.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Studies have shown that the forces through the lumbar spine in the modern-era golf swing are like other contact sports. Methods of protecting the lumbar spine include proper swing mechanics, abdominal and paraspinal musculature strengthening and flexibility as well as physical fitness. 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As return to competitive play is important, especially with professional golfers, studies combining the use of swing mechanics changes, rehabilitation regimens and the type of surgery performed would be able to provide some insight into this topic now that golf may begin to be considered a contact sport.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/2192568220983291","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2021,2,10]],"date-time":"2021-02-10T11:29:55Z","timestamp":1612956595000},"page":"298-307","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Is Golf a Contact Sport? 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