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Home : Conditions : Sports : Hockey Injuries
Hockey Injuries
Hockey is played in 132 countries and is the second most
played team sport after soccer.
It is estimated that 15% of hockey players are injured
during a single season, and that injuries cause players to
spend 11% of the total hockey season training and playing
at less than full capacity.
Who is Injured?
Players aged 10 to 19 years accounted for 50% of injuries, mostly in the 15-19 year age
group.
Of all presentations, 5% are admitted to hospital
for further treatment.
Types of Injuries
- Most serious hockey injuries result from being struck by
the stick or the ball.
- The most common injuries presenting to hospitals are
open wounds, fractures, sprains and strains and bruising
and lacerations.
- Injuries presenting to hospital are predominantly to the upper
limb (mostly injuries to the hand and forearm), face and
lower limb (mostly ankle, foot and knee injuries).
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Injuries to the head and eyes (mostly struck by stick or ball)
are infrequent, but tend to be comparatively severe, with a
higher than average rate of admission to hospital.
- Dental injuries are also infrequent, although the damage may
be severe and is mostly irreversible.
- Overuse injuries to the ankles and lower back are common.
Safety Tips for Hockey Players
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Players should undergo a fitness testing prior to their season
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Players should routinely warm-up and cool down,
including adequate stretching, before and after play.
- Particular attention should be given to thoroughly
warming-up and stretching the ankles, hips and lower
back.
Wear appropriate protective equipment
- Goalkeepers should wear a helmet and face guard during
training and competition.
- All players should wear shock absorbent shinguards
during training, informal play and competition.
- All players should wear properly fitted mouthguards to
prevent dental injury.
Common Hockey Injuries in Detail
Common Hockey Injury Treatments
Hockey Injury Related Products
FAQs about Hockey Injuries
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