The positive effects of a massage chair with a newly developed function designed for golfers on swing performance and muscle thickness

The Positive Effects of a Massage Chair with a Newly Developed Function Designed for Golfers on Swing Performance and Muscle Thickness

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether the use of a massage chair equipped with Golf Mode,specifically developed for golfers, has a positive effect on golfers’ swing performance and physiologicalchanges in the lumbar muscles. Methods: In total, 20 golfers (age: 51.47±14.09 years) with experience ranging from 1 to 40 years participatedin this study. Golfers received a 20-min intervention with a massage chair equipped with the Golf Mode, bothbefore and after which their golf swing performance was assessed using a screen golf device. Additionally,muscle contraction thickness during the address posture was observed using wireless ultrasound equipment. After completing all the measurements, the participants were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with theGolf Mode. Results: The findings of this study demonstrated significant improvements in four of 11 golf swingperformance-related metrics: total distance (P<.01), carry distance (P<.01), ball speed (P=.01), and club headspeed (P=0.03). Additionally, there was a significant decrease in muscle thickness during the address posture,indicating physiological changes in muscle flexibility. The study also revealed high levels of satisfaction amongthe players with their golf performance after the Golf-Mode massage (score: 4.26±0.56 out of 5). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that a massage chair equipped with the Golf Mode is effectivein improving golf swing distance and has a positive impact on the psychological well-being of players.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether the use of a massage chair equipped with Golf Mode,specifically developed for golfers, has a positive effect on golfers’ swing performance and physiologicalchanges in the lumbar muscles. Methods: In total, 20 golfers (age: 51.47±14.09 years) with experience ranging from 1 to 40 years participatedin this study. Golfers received a 20-min intervention with a massage chair equipped with the Golf Mode, bothbefore and after which their golf swing performance was assessed using a screen golf device. Additionally,muscle contraction thickness during the address posture was observed using wireless ultrasound equipment. After completing all the measurements, the participants were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with theGolf Mode. Results: The findings of this study demonstrated significant improvements in four of 11 golf swingperformance-related metrics: total distance (P<.01), carry distance (P<.01), ball speed (P=.01), and club headspeed (P=0.03). Additionally, there was a significant decrease in muscle thickness during the address posture,indicating physiological changes in muscle flexibility. The study also revealed high levels of satisfaction amongthe players with their golf performance after the Golf-Mode massage (score: 4.26±0.56 out of 5). Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that a massage chair equipped with the Golf Mode is effectivein improving golf swing distance and has a positive impact on the psychological well-being of players.