{"id":2528,"date":"2019-11-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-ati-pt-2025.pantheonsite.io\/?p=2528"},"modified":"2024-12-17T19:23:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:23:42","slug":"most-common-ice-hockey-injuries-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/most-common-ice-hockey-injuries-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Ice Hockey Injuries and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>By: Brian Rog and Katie Christopherson, ATC<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behind any sport\u2019s glory lies a complex algorithm so delicate that even the slightest miscalculation in training or performance can cut a practice, game or season short. High-intensity, year-long sports like ice hockey, adhere to a very complex set of rules due to the on-ice demands and endless fitness requisites. In keeping up with these standards, as a player, coach or parent, it\u2019s important to be educated on gear safety, strength &amp; conditioning, skating technique and return to play rehab protocols. With the help of ATI Physical Therapy athletic trainer and seasoned hockey player, Katie Christopherson, we\u2019ll take an inside look into common hockey injuries, injury prevention tips and stretching recommendations to help you relish the game and all its glory. Adding to this, our friends at\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prostockhockey.com\/\">ProStockHockey<\/a><\/b>\u00a0supplied us with an insightful\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/sites\/default\/files\/PSH-Upper-Body-Injuries-Infographic-v2.pdf\">upper body injury infographic<\/a><\/b>\u00a0, which underscores the importance of choosing the right equipment.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Most Common Ice Hockey Injuries<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to hockey injuries, regardless of age and skill level, we commonly see injuries to the head, shoulders, hips, knees, feet, and ankles.\u00a0Injuries linked to the body parts mentioned above can be assessed and rehabbed in a physical therapy clinic. Head injuries are an exception to this as most rehab clinics are not staffed with head injury specialists. However, at select ATI locations, we have specialists credentialed to treat head injuries and their accompanying hindrances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within the sport, hockey injuries are traditionally classified as either chronic (overuse) or acute (more traumatic). So when you hear of a player suffering \u2018an acute concussion\u2019, you\u2019ll know the level of injury the athlete is dealing with. Looking deeper into these common hockey injuries, here\u2019s a breakdown of the top-4 and their contributors:<\/p>\n<h3><b><strong>Hockey Shoulder Injuries<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is common to find rotator cuff and glenohumeral (ball and socket joint) injuries being treated in clinics.\u00a0\u00a0The rotator cuff is a group of stabilizing muscles that are frequently used with stick handling in hockey.\u00a0\u00a0Shoulder dislocations and AC joint sprains are common due to checking in hockey as well and require physical therapy to correct.<\/p>\n<h3>Hockey Hip injuries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the hip, you will find a lot of groin muscle strains due to a misstep in skating or getting caught up in the boards or another person\u2019s leg or stick.<\/p>\n<h3><b><strong>Ice Hockey Knee Injuries<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the knee, our clinics more commonly see MCL sprains and\/or meniscus tears, which result from twisting of the knee or direct impact to the outer side of the knee.<\/p>\n<h3>Hockey Head Injuries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the full-contact nature of hockey, it\u2019s no surprise we see a steady stream of head injuries such as concussions. Head injuries can have very serious consequences and require immediate medical attention, so don\u2019t ignore the warning signs.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Tips for Hockey Injury Prevention by Position<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help lessen the risk of injury, a player must undergo proper training, wear sized-appropriate protective gear, and follow proper rehab protocols when returning from an injury.\u00a0\u00a0Before tackling this checklist, it\u2019s important to know that roles will vary according to a player\u2019s position on the ice, whether it be a forward, defensemen or goalie.\u00a0\u00a0These roles vary by position, so following position-designated strengthening, skating technique, gear, and return-to-play rehab protocols will help you better adapt to role-specific scenarios.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve identified your role on the ice and importance of training and rehabilitation guidelines for each position, it comes time to establish a more thorough, role-specific training and injury-prevention program. For a forward or defenseman, this program must combine a focus on strength, speed, flexibility and endurance. With a goalie, their program should be similar to their teammates, however, he\/she must follow a program that has an increased focus on flexibility, strength and endurance.<\/p>\n<h3>Forwards<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you are a forward, the position does not demand as much backwards skating as a defensive position, however both positions utilize forward-skating crossover techniques, so in some cases you\u2019ll borrow tactics from other positions.<\/p>\n<h3>Defensemen<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrespective of position assignment, it\u2019s strongly suggested that as players move through the ranks they should work towards a versatile role, meaning they can assume the duties of a defenseman (or forward), if needed. Doing this helps a player better adapt to varying on-ice challenges, both physically and mentally.\u00a0The anomaly to this versatility rule is, of course, the goalie, since this position will never assume the role of a d-man or forward. On the flip side, you won\u2019t see a skater step into the crease, unless of course you are Kris Russel of the Edmonton Oilers who holds the record for most blocked shots in one game at 15.<\/p>\n<h3>Goalies<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we are talking goalies, which is by far the most unique and laborious position on the ice, let\u2019s take a look at what we know and have seen as far as injuries and conditioning strategy.\u00a0Given the dynamic duties of a goaltender, we most commonly treat hip injuries resulting from squatting positions, quick side-to-side transitions and knee-to-ice movements that necessitate major hip rotations.\u00a0Similar to a forward or defenseman, a goalie must also understand the mechanics of the position and the levels of mobility needed to meet the grueling demands of the position. What makes this position even more unique is that on top of recognizing one\u2019s own mechanics and strategies, a netminder must also learn the mechanics and strategies of a skater to better prepare their physical responses.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Hockey Injury Prevention with Proper Gear<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main thing to remember when outfitting yourself (or someone else), is to make sure the gear is appropriate for the position (i.e., skater vs. goalie) and that it fits properly.\u00a0With this, you must also consider proper stick lengths and shape as well as the way a hockey skate fits and the skate\u2019s blade radius.\u00a0And yes, even the sharpness of the hockey skate blade can affect the player due to on-ice variables such as one\u2019s position and softness\/hardness of the ice.\u00a0\u00a0Making yourself and others aware of these things and taking appropriate action can help to lessen the severity and occurrence of on-ice injuries. For helpful tips on properly outfitting your equipment, check out this\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/protips.dickssportinggoods.com\/sports-and-activities\/winter-sports\/hockey-protective-equipment-guide\">hockey equipment fitting guide<\/a><\/b>\u00a0from the experts at Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Tips for Hockey Stretches<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven that including dynamic (mobility stretches) and static (stationary stretches) stretches will not only improve your endurance and balance, but will also lessen the risk of injury.\u00a0While the aforementioned benefits are well known across the athletic community, the timing of the stretches (warm up\/post-game) are commonly up for debate.\u00a0ATI\u2019s physical therapy experts suggest focusing on dynamic stretches before hitting the ice and static once finished, which include:<\/p>\n<h3>Dynamic Hockey Stretches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic hockey warm-ups, which are great for getting the heart rate up and enhancing range of motion and power, can be done on land (without gear) or can be done once you hit the ice.\u00a0 Some beneficial flat-land warm ups include exercises such as high knees, hip swings, arm swings, butt kicks, karaoke, side steps and ankle hops.\u00a0For dynamic on-ice exercises, consider hip circles, arm circles, leg swings, Cossack squats and trunk rotators.\u00a0 The warm-up should take around 15 to 20 minutes all together and does not need to include static stretches as this will not help elevate your heart rate, which is an essential ingredient to priming the muscles for activity.<\/p>\n<h3>Static Hockey Stretches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hockey players of all levels incorporate some form of static stretching after a game or practice without gear. The post-activity stretch is key in preventing injuries as it helps with maintaining flexibility and lowering recovery time.\u00a0Examples of static stretches include, reaching for toes (hamstring), butterfly (groin), hollywood or secretary stretch (low back), flamingo (quads), lunge stretch (hip flexors), piriformis (hip\/glutes), and IT band stretch (side of leg\/hip).\u00a0 These are all important in supporting flexibility and helping stay injury-free.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Preventing an Overuse Injury in Hockey<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple steps a skater can take to help prevent an overuse injury.\u00a0 First off, as is the case in all sports, proper training is the cornerstone for achieving peak performance and fitness levels.\u00a0In doing this, avoid going from minimal levels of activity to a high level as your chances of injury or muscle strain are significantly increased.\u00a0When training, also pay close attention to your form when doing cross-overs, skating backwards, and working on shooting technique.\u00a0Over time, improper form places unnecessary loads on the muscles, causing them to break down. As a result, recovery times become lengthy and rehab programs exhausting.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Hockey Warm-Ups and Stretching<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brings us to our last point on the role warm-ups and post-activity stretching play in shielding your muscles from injury. Including some form of dynamic warm-up before activity as well as static stretches afterward can be very beneficial for muscle sustainability, wellness and recovery.\u00a0It\u2019s been stated that well-structured warm-ups and stretches will get your heart rate and muscles ready to handle a heavy load while post-activity stretching allows your heart rate to decrease, causing your body to idle down into a resting state.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Hockey Physical Therapy at ATI<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATI experts strongly encourage athletes to take care of any minor aches and pains before they compound and get worse.\u00a0 This can be as simple as heating for 20 minutes before activity and icing for 20 minutes after activity when the athlete feels soreness in one particular area.\u00a0 If the pain persists, it might be a good idea to call your physician or visit\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/locations\">your nearest ATI physical therapy clinic<\/a><\/b>. In fact, at ATI, we offer\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atipt.com\/complimentary-screening\">complimentary injury screenings<\/a><\/b>, so stop in and see what we can do for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Brian Rog and Katie Christopherson, ATC Behind any sport\u2019s glory lies a complex algorithm so delicate that even the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-injury-prevention"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Most Common Ice Hockey Injuries and Prevention | ATI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"By: Brian Rog and Katie Christopherson, ATCBehind any sport\u2019s glory lies a complex algorithm so delicate that even the slightest miscalculation in training or performance can cut a practice, game or season short. 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