Matt Watson

[Dr Daniel Coughlan @DrDanCoughlan]

Mental fitness is just as crucial as physical fitness. The DP World Tour highlights the positive strides being made in this space.

Take a moment to prioritise your mental well-being too. 🌟

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

Very grateful to @basem_uk for the 2024 External Development and Sponsorship Award, making it possible for me to attend @SMUGcourses Intro to MSK Ultrasound course in London this week. Great couple of days, looking forward to more scanning.

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

@tra1ning Agreed, the absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence - work needed

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

@tra1ning Although several high-profile golfers have undergone radical swing changes due to back injuries.

As you say, a purely biomechanical approach is one piece of the puzzle - load, physique and predisposition are all key factors. But no evidence swing technique is!

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

@tra1ning It absolutely does, around 1/3 of golfers have LBP (similar to population levels, see here - https://t.co/cEC1NNospX).

A common belief amongst coaches and golfers is that this is driven by ‘poor’ technique - something we couldn’t identify any good evidence of 1/

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

Hopefully a useful resource for golfers, coaches, and people with spines - no convincing evidence that swing biomechanics cause low back pain

[Journal of Sports Sciences @JSportsSci]

⛳️ Biomechanical Parameters of the Golf Swing Associated with Lower Back Pain

Read the Systematic Review by @doc_wat_ in full using the following link: https://t.co/xhlyuybIr6

[The R&A @RandA]

Golf is good for you 💙

Find out more information on the health benefits of taking up golf here 👉 https://t.co/qwcTtCJVve

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

🔓Published Open Access

What biomechanical factors of the golf swing are associated with low back pain, the most prevalent injury amongst golfers of all levels?

Based on the evidence available, difficult to say.

More research, using prospective design, needed!

https://t.co/paLvEFrX4L

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

Pleasure to lead a brilliant group of researchers on this one, glad to finally have it out there 💪

[Dr Daniel Coughlan @DrDanCoughlan]

🚨🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨🚨

‘Biomechanical Parameters of the Golf Swing Associated with Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review’ - accepted for publication.

A helpful paper consolidating the biomechanical literature in relation to low back pain in golf, which we’ve been working on for a while. Led superbly by Matt Watson.

https://t.co/oQ1EhuNo9i

[Dr Joyee Basu PhD @BasuJoyee]

An unforgettable few days as part of the medical team @wicglasgow24. Thank you to @paolo_emilio, @docandrewmurray and John Maclean for the opportunity!

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

@AndyBurtenshaw @BBCScotlandNews @Iona_Stephen For now, Golf on Prescription is a pilot scheme available in Fife, predominantly via GPs. The project will be rolled out further afield in due course!

[BBC Scotland News @BBCScotlandNews]

The people 'prescribed' golf for their health https://t.co/SPMM7Ps4OM

[ETPI @Etpi]

Why play golf ? 🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️❤️

The benefits across the life course

Social interaction ✅
Improved self esteem ✅
Improved confidence ✅
Mental health benefits ✅
Physical health benefits ✅
Spending time outdoors ✅
Golfers live 5 years longer ✅

Read the full article on this link ⬇️ p12

https://t.co/YQQgOy7hzW

[Aspetar سبيتار @Aspetar]

🆕
The latest issue of the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal is out now.
🎯Targeted Topic: Sports Medicine in Golf ⛳️

Sports Science, Sports Injury, Sports Medicine, & more all centered around the sport of golf

Edited by @RoaldBahr & @docandrewmurray

🆓👉https://t.co/ERrnOy0ngT

[Aspetar سبيتار @Aspetar]

Golf Injuries⛳️
What is the risk? What are the most common injuries?

✍️ Written by: Patrick G. Robinson, Christopher C. Dodson, Anna Zickerman, Matthew Watson, and Joshua S. Dines.

🔗👉 https://t.co/vTdq1GaYKh

[Golf & Health @GolfAndHealth]

Worth a share ! Fantastic articles on golf and health , golf and injuries , nutrition and physical preparation amongst other things . A real
Cracker and all freely available!

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

⛳️ Read about the many health benefits of golf as physical activity in the latest golf-dedicated edition of @AspetarJournal

Many thanks to editors @docandrewmurray and @RoaldBahr for the chance to contribute

Access here https://t.co/oMWnG7Kwy8

[ETPI @Etpi]

Sports Medicine in Golf ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

The focus of this months edition of the @AspetarJournal with guest editors @RoaldBahr & @docandrewmurray & contributions from many of our @Etpi team, with some great topics covered

Full journal link ⬇️

https://t.co/XKoGRpJwzR

[Matt Watson @doc_wat_]

Can’t wait to get cracking!

[ISPAH @ISPAH]

🚨 We are happy to announce that Matt Watson has joined the Communications Committee! Matt has taken on the role of Social Media Interaction helping the team to interact with followers & share the good work from colleagues across all of ISPAH’s socials. So exciting! @doc_wat_

[ISPAH @ISPAH]

🚨 We are happy to announce that Matt Watson has joined the Communications Committee! Matt has taken on the role of Social Media Interaction helping the team to interact with followers & share the good work from colleagues across all of ISPAH’s socials. So exciting! @doc_wat_