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Just like other fast paced and contact sports, many injuries can occur from playing ice hockey due to its required special
combination of speed, power and agility. One of the most common areas of injuries in hockey is known to be hip injuries,
which can occur at both a recreational or professional (NHL) level. In this instance, hip flexor strains will be focused on
hockey players, aged roughly 20 to 35, and will also be discussed in detail so that you may have a better understanding of
this common injury in terms of; what is damaged, how it happened, the signs and symptoms, the treatment and
management and the prevention methods.
Mechanism of Injury:
- Hip flexors allow you to bend your knee and flex your hip. A hip flexor strain most often occurs due to a forceful
contraction of that muscle.
- Improper skating mechanics usually results in hip flexor strains due to the sudden contraction of the hip muscles.
- The sudden contraction that could lead to stretching or tearing could be caused by any sudden movement or
change in direction, in this case, skating in hockey or “butterfly” stance for hockey goaltenders.
- Other factors such as direct impacts to the flexor muscles or stiff/weak muscles can lead to strains as well.
- Pain, cramping and/or pulling in the groin area or front of the hip reduced range of motion
- Little strength when lifting the knee against resistance weakness
- Muscle spasms
- Unable to walk without limping
- Bruising, swelling and/or tenderness around the hip or thigh
- Deformity (any bulging of muscles)
Prevention:
- Proper stretching and lengthening exercises before practicing or partaking in any game scenario.
- Use proper skating mechanics and posture while practicing and playing.
- Foam rolling may also decrease the chance of causing a strain.
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