Hockey Injury Prevention Basics: The 5-Pillar System
The five pillars of hockey injury prevention - dynamic warm-up, strength, load management, gear fit and recovery - with a minimal weekly routine.
The five pillars of hockey injury prevention - dynamic warm-up, strength, load management, gear fit and recovery - with a minimal weekly routine.
How to return to hockey after an injury: get cleared, rebuild in stages, don't confuse pain-free with ready, and ramp your load up gradually.
How to avoid hockey burnout: build in real rest and an off-season, keep it fun, play other sports, manage total load, and watch the warning signs.
Prevent hockey injuries with four habits: a dynamic warm-up, balanced off-ice strength and mobility, smart load management, and real recovery.
Day-to-day hockey recovery: cooldown, refuel, rehydrate, sleep, active recovery and weekly load, with a simple checklist you can measure.