Revolutionizing Golf Movement Analysis

Golfers can now collect best-in-class movement data in the environments that matter most to them, thanks to Plantiga's IMU insole sensor. Plantiga analyzes every athlete’s unique movement signature by combining artificial intelligence with human expertise.

Understanding Golf-Related Overuse Injuries

While golf is considered a generally “safe” sport, it is only safe if overuse can be avoided. If not, playing golf can lead to severe, long-term physical issues (Gosheger et al., 2003). More than half of golfers experience musculoskeletal injuries throughout their lifetime; however, professional golfers who walk for extended periods of time appear to suffer the most injuries in comparison to their amateur counterparts. These findings have led to the hypothesis that they are related to golfing frequency and load management problems, rather than golfing mechanics (Gosheger et al., 2003; Marshall & McNair, 2013; Williamson et al., 2023).

Plantiga's ability to measure movement biomechanics, load, and asymmetries on every step in a round offers a powerful tool to better understand and prevent these injuries. By analyzing every nuance of an athlete's movement, Plantiga provides unprecedented insights into potential risk factors and injury prevention strategies:

Capturing Athlete Load™️ in Any Environment

With Plantiga's IMU sensor insole, reliable Athlete Load™ data can be captured in any environment. The image below reflects the entire session loads captured during a single round of golf, from when athletes put their shoes on to when they take them off. This Push-Off and Impact Asymmetry data reflects a left dominant loading strategy that offers critical insights into the greater chronic stressors on the golfer’s left limb.

Assessing Fatigue through Walking Mechanics

Plantiga's technology also assesses fatigue by analyzing an athlete's walking mechanics. The image below pinpoints how the golfer's movement and limb loading patterns changed over 18 holes. By understanding when and how fatigue impacts performance, athletes can better manage their energy and prevent injuries.

Guiding Rehab with Real-World Biomechanics

Lastly, Plantiga's IMU sensor insoles can guide rehab after an injury. Combining high-quality performance, biomechanical, and asymmetry data can help in optimizing rehab, facilitating faster recovery, and safer return to the golf course.

Take Action

Plantiga's IMU insole sensor can help in preventing golf-related overuse injuries and guiding rehab after injury. By understanding loading patterns, athletes can better manage their performance and be more proactive in preventing overuse injuries.