What is the Injury Incidence and Profile in Professional Male Ice Hockey? A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional male ice hockey is characterized by a congested in-season match schedule and by different scenarios where the whole body is exposed to great internal and external forces. Consequently, injuries occur from head to toe. However, there is a lack of data synthesis regarding the injury incidence and profile in this population.

Purpose

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review to quantify the injury incidence rates in professional male ice hockey.

Study design

Systematic Review.

Methods

The electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest-Sport medicine & Education Index, and Pro-Quest Dissertation and Thesis were searched utilizing terms related to ice hockey and injuries. Studies were included if they provided the

SUBMITTER: Cattaneo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10761628 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature