Be fit to play!

Many of the injuries in ice hockey injuries occur in the knee, back and shoulder. Concussions can happen, too, and need to be managed carefully. Research suggests that specific warm up programme can reduce risk of injury by up to 50%. These exercises are shown below. A pleasant side effect is that they also make you a stronger and better player.

Ice hockey

PREVENT INJURIES AND BECOME A BETTER PLAYER

The goal of the exercise program below is to prevent the most common injuries in ice hockey. You will decrease the risk of injury by performing these exercises regularly, but also become a better ice hockey player. A perfect combination.

PROTECT YOUR HEAD AND YOU FACE

Head injuries do happen. Wear a visor on your helmet to get as much protection as possible. If a player experiences or displays signs or symptoms of a concussion, then they should be removed from play and evaluated medically.

Exercises

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

  • Level 1

    6 exercises get pdf

    The program consists of 3 levels of progression. When you master these exercises, you can move on to the next level.

  • Level 2

    6 exercises get pdf

    The program consists of 3 levels of progression. When you master the exercises on the 1st and 2nd level, you can move on to the 3rd level.

  • Level 3

    6 exercises get pdf

    The program consists of 3 levels of progression. When you master the program on all 3 levels, it is important to continue doing them regularly to maintain their effect.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

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