Explore the injury landscape of professional male ice hockey, where matches see injury rates as high as 88 per 1,000 hours. Learn about the most common injuries, mechanisms, and strategies to enhance player safety.
This episode examines the risks of professional ice hockey, with a focus on traumatic injuries, body checking, and the impact on lower extremities. Discover insights into prevention and recovery for elite players.
Main source: What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male Ice Hockey? A Systematic Review.
Marco Cattaneo, Carlo Ramponi, Kristian Thorborg
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2024; 19(1): 1398–1409. Published online 2024 Jan 2. doi: 10.26603/001c.90591
PMCID: PMC10761628
