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YOUR SPORTS
INJURY-FREE CHECKLIST!
We all want to avoid
hockey injuries during the season. Hockey is a
fast, aggressive contact sport and injuries are
inevitable.
The following is a
collection of (but not all-inclusive) guidelines to
provide guidance and hopefully help reduce risk of
injury to your hockey (or whatever sport you play)
season:
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every
athlete should receive a
pre-participation physical exam
including a general and
musculoskeletal exam
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athletes
should maintain year-round
conditioning focussing on muscular
strength and endurance,
cardiovascular fitness and
flexibility.
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maintain
good nutritional practices
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wear
appropriate, properly fit equipment
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mouth
guards should be used in all
collision sports, including hockey
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consistently include a proper
warm-up
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ice
should be on the bench/sidelines of
every game/practice
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injuries
involving bones/joints should be
examined/treated by a licensed
health care practitioner (i.e.
chiropractor, physician,
physiotherapist etc.)
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all
injuries should be evaluated ASAP
-
all
individuals involved in the
athletes’ health and safety should
be encouraged to maintain
cooperative liaisons.
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To help educate
yourself, I have listed a few interesting hockey
websites for you to check out:
www.injuryresearch.bc.ca
www.hockeycanada.ca
www.hdco.on.ca
www.about.com (type “hockey injuries” in search
window)
Good luck and have a
fun and safe season!
Dr. Erin A. White
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