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Activity:
Hockey
Click here to view injury prevention tips for Hockey.
From youth hockey to adult recreation leagues, whether on the rink or out on winter’s frozen ponds, people of many ages have discovered the thrill of hockey. This popular sport is certainly not without its dangers. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported that over 67,000 people each year sustain hockey-related injuries that cause them to be seen by a doctor.
Preventing Injury for
Hockey
Here are some tips for how to avoid injury while hockey:
- Safety equipment matters. Make sure your safety gear fits you properly; equipment that is too small or large can impact the efficiency of the gear to reduce injury. Wear all of the safety equipment every time you play or practice, it's the number one way to protect you from injury.
- Helmets don't make players invincible. The high collision nature of hockey, and the no-give boards surrounding many games, makes for a dangerous combination for injury, even with a helmet. The helmet does not allow the player to become a human battering ram; players should keep their head up, especially when near the boards and when checking.
- Warm up. Although this can be the unglamorous side of sport, warming up before playing or practicing allows for greater flexibility during play and reduces the chance of injury.
Common Conditions for
Hockey
Elbow Bursitis
The bursa, which allows movement of skin over bone, becomes inflamed and fills with fluid.
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Fractures of Hand and Wrist
Fractures, causing pain and swelling, can occur from a direct hit to the hand or wrist, or due to a fall on an outstretched hand.
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Knee Ligament Injuries
Ligament injuries, primarily in the medial collateral ligament (MCL) for hockey players, can come from swift change of direction, stopping quickly, or a direct impact to the knee.
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Shoulder Separation
Most commonly from a fall directly on the shoulder, the ligaments become damaged and can no longer fully stabilize the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint).
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