gns hockey injury prevention hillary simon principal physiotherapist, st ives physiotherapy &...
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GNS Hockey
Injury prevention
Hillary SimonPrincipal Physiotherapist, St Ives Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy CentreBSc (Physio), APAM
Common Injuries - Traumatic
Ankle sprains Contusions (to discuss in more detail) ACL injuries (to discuss in more detail) Occasional dislocated shoulder Hand Injuries
FracturesAvulsion fractures
Early intervention important –specialised - hand physiotherapist
Common Injuries - Overuse injuries
Sesamoid issues under 1st MTP joint (short distance sprinting, sudden changes of direction)
Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
The Drag Flick
Requires specialised training Be aware of mechanical demands Watch out for the stiff thoracic spine Be mindful of the hip on the back leg
Contusions
Grade 1 (mild) Usually able to continue playing Ability to stretch slightly decreased Strength may be decreased Return to play 2 – 3 weeks
Contusions
Grade 2 (moderate) Usually unable to continue playing Minimum pain and swelling at rest If quads affected, may walk with a limp Return to play 4 - 6 weeks
Contusions
Grade 3 (severe) Rapid onset of pain and swelling, obvious
bleeding Movement loss severe If quads affected, difficulty weight bearing Return to play min 8 weeks
Recovery
Carbohydrates - consume a carbohydrate rich drink or meal within the 1st hour post exercise
Take home messages
Get fit to play sport, do not play sport to get fit
Fitness needs to be sport specificCore strength and balance basic
building blocksInjury prevention is better than
cureRecovery is important