HOCKEY INJURIES
Knee injuries are the most common injury in hockey, with muscle strains and ankle sprains also seen regularly. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are the most serious of knee injuries and result from a sudden change in direction, direct contact, or a fall onto an extended knee
Field Hockey injuries can be either acute or from overuse and repetitive strain.
Field Hockey players are typically prone to injuries that affect the hand, wrist, face, ankle, and knee. One of the most common acute injuries is a concussion, which can occur from contact with the ball, stick, or other players. Fractures are also a common acute injury. Overuse injuries tend to affect the lower extremity and include sprains and strains.
KNEE INJURIES
MUSCLE STRAINS & SPRAINS
Muscle strains and sprains are two of the most common injuries in hockey. Muscle strains occur when the muscle mass is stretched beyond its normal range of motion, resulting in a tear or rupture. Knee sprains are caused by a sudden twisting motion that exceeds the joint’s normal range.
CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DAMAGE
Joint injuries such as cruciate ligament damage are common in high-contact sports such as hockey and are one of the most serious types of injury in a sport where hard impacts can occur regularly.
SHOULDER INJURIES
injury and injury prevention strategies. Injuries may also occur due to overuse or repetitive motion of certain muscles, such as the
adductors or rotator cuff muscles.
GROIN STRAINS & PULLS
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