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PREVENTION OF ICE HOCKEY INJURIES
Michael J. Stuart MD
Chief Medical Officer, USA Hockey
Professor of Orthopedics, Co-Director of Sports Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ice hockey participation in the United States continues to increase with the expansion of youth, high school and junior programs. Opportunities for girls and women grow every year. This finesse sport requires speed, power, and teamwork. The unique nature of the game of hockey results in specific injury patterns, some of which can be avoided. A working knowledge of injury risk, sport-specific conditioning and prevention strategies are essential for athletes, coaches, parents and administrators.
The chance of sustaining an injury is dependent on many variables including the level of participation, player position, game versus practice exposure, protective equipment, violent behavior, and personal