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Contributions made and reviewed by Monika Burrescia, PT, DPT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Like all athletes, hockey players can benefit from a dynamic and static stretching routine in their regular skating work, endurance, and strength training regimen. While online programs, videos, and blog posts like this can help direct your training, an athletic trainer or physical therapist can provide individualized guidance to enhance performance and stay injury-free.<\/p>\n

That said if you\u2019ve ever wondered when to do dynamic stretches? You\u2019ll find that here. If you\u2019ve questioned when to do static stretches? Or what is all this talk about mobility? We have you covered. Keep reading to learn how stretching can maximize your movement on and off the ice.<\/p>\n

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Dynamic Stretches<\/h2>\n

What is a dynamic stretch? A dynamic stretch is where athletes move their joints and muscles through a full range of motion. These active motions are sports-specific, performed between 10-12 repetitions and focus on specific muscle groups.<\/p>\n

For hockey players, this may mean jumping jacks, shoulder pass-throughs and lunges as a part of their warm-up. Motions like these mimic those that athletes will do once on the ice and better prepare them for the activity ahead. Another stretch may include the kneeling groin\/adductor stretch. \u201cAdductor and groin strains are common in hockey players,\u201d says Monika Burrescia, PT, DPT. \u201cMany players do this on the ice after skating a few laps since they have knee pads on.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to those stretches mentioned above, many others are\u00a0recommended for athletes<\/a>. Some of these stretches include:<\/p>\n