Movement Matters: Posture and Pain in Elite Hockey

02/12/25 • 14 min

Discover the link between functional movement patterns, spinal posture, and musculoskeletal pain in elite ice hockey players. Learn how asymmetries and specific movement deficits may influence injury risks and performance.
This episode explores the impact of posture and functional movement on elite ice hockey athletes. Uncover insights into spinal curvatures, movement asymmetries, and strategies to prevent injuries on and off the ice.
Main source: Functional Movement Patterns, Spinal Posture and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Elite Ice Hockey Players: A Cross Sectional Study
Małgorzata Grabara, Anna Bieniec
J Hum Kinet. 2023 Apr; 87: 59–70. Published online 2023 Apr 20. doi: 10.5114/jhk/161548
PMCID: PMC10203833

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