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The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker

1Sport Science Institute www.sportscienceinstitute.com

2Department of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA

36Department of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, USA


Journal of Physical Activity Research. 2020, Vol. 5 No. 1, 41-44
DOI: 10.12691/jpar-5-1-8
Copyright © 2020 Science and Education Publishing

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Kent J. Adams, Trish Sevene, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein, Mark DeBeliso. The Golf Caddie - The Forgotten Worker. Journal of Physical Activity Research. 2020; 5(1):41-44. doi: 10.12691/jpar-5-1-8.

Correspondence to: Kent  J. Adams, Sport Science Institute www.sportscienceinstitute.com. Email: kadams@csumb.edu

Abstract

Caddies are an integral part of the game of golf. As an occupation, little is known regarding the physical and psychological demands of caddying. Likewise, there is a dearth of scientific literature regarding musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among caddies. This research endeavor attempted to provide a review of literature regarding the physical demands associated with caddying as well as the prevalence of MSDs. The authors then provide targeted research recommendations to address the shortcomings of the current state of the scientific literature as related to the occupation of caddying. This information may help inform workplace health intervention strategies to improve job performance/satisfaction, lower the occurrence of MSDs, lower health care costs, increase occupational longevity, and enhance the quality of life for the professional caddie.

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