This episode uncovers the frequency and severity of head impacts in female youth ice hockey players. Learn how factors like age, BMI, and playing position influence risks and how this compares to their male counterparts.
Explore groundbreaking research on head impacts in female youth hockey. We discuss how forward positions, tournament play, and BMI affect impact severity, offering insights into player safety and equipment considerations.
Main source: Player and Game Characteristics and Head Impacts in Female Youth Ice Hockey Players
Nick Reed, Tim Taha, Richard Greenwald, Michelle Keightley
J Athl Train. 2017 Aug; 52(8): 771–775. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-52.5.04
PMCID: PMC5561778
