Hockey Injuries

Prevention and Treatment of the Most Common Ice Hockey Injuries

Icing injuries with an ice massage can be one of the most important immediate treatment steps for acute injuries such as sprains and strains, overuse injuries, contusions and bruises.

If you have a sports injury, the first thing to do is to prevent further damage and allow the injury to heal. Here are some of the most common methods for treating sports injuries.

Sports injury - First aid treatment tips for dealing with a sports injury on the spot.

How to prevent and treat muscle cramps.

Delayed onset muscle sorenes can strike anyone. Here's how to be ready when it's your turn.

A guide to the types of fractures and repair options, from Adam.com.

Do you know the difference between a sprain and a strain? Learn the difference in severity, symptoms and treatments for muscle sprains and strains, and when you should see a physician for treatment.

What is a broken or fractured bone and how is it treated?

A stress fracture is usually the result of repeated trauma or overuse that occurs when muscles become fatigued or overloaded and can not absorb the stress and shock and repeated impact.

Stress fractures may be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often vague and slow to appear. How did you discover and treat your stress fracture? See submissions

What You Need to Know About Head Injury and Concussion in Sports

A concussion is a serious head injury that can have long-term effects if not treated properly.

A black eye is not uncommon after an injury to the face or the head. Even a minor impact to the face can result in a large, angry-looking "shiner."

Ice hockey injuries are common and range from minor annoying aches and pains to serious, traumatic injuries. Learn how to prevent and treat the most common hockey injuries.

Ice hockey is a fast moving contact sport played on ice. Collisions between players, the rink and the ice are common, but wearing properly fitting safety equipment and gear can reduce the severity and incidence of many of the most common hockey injuries . The well-dressed hockey player wears head-to-toe protection including certified safety equipment and well-fitting gear. Hockey helmets with a …