Pesun, Deanna
(2023)
The Epidemiology of Injuries in Ice Hockey Athletes.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Background: There is a lack of current research into the mechanism, incidence, and rate of all injuries within women’s ice hockey, especially when trying to compare injuries with men’s ice hockey. This narrative review explores the research pertaining to the incidence of ice hockey injuries, the anatomical location of injury, the mechanism of injury, and the diagnosis of injury.
Methods: Articles were found using either PubMed, Google scholar, or through using the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System by using a combination of search terms, including “ice hockey”, “women’s”, “men’s”, “injuries”, “epidemiology”, “incidence of injury”, “collegiate sport”, “NCAA”, “Canadian”, and “contact sports”.
Results: Injury rates in ice hockey range from 2.0 injuries per 1000 Athlete Exposures (AEs) to 27.0 injuries per 1000 AEs. Data collected shows a variety in the mechanism and diagnosis of injury. Contact with another player is a common mechanism of injury in both women’s and men’s ice hockey, regardless of age or level of competition. Strains and sprains are a common diagnosis of injury for both women’s and men’s ice hockey, and concussions tend to be more common in women’s ice hockey when compared to men’s ice hockey at a similar level.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this narrative review highlights the need for ongoing research into the mechanism, incidence, and rate of injuries in women's ice hockey, particularly when compared to men's ice hockey. The results of the study suggest that injury rates in ice hockey vary greatly and that contact with another player is a common mechanism of injury in both women's and men's ice hockey. Strains, sprains, and concussions are common diagnoses in both women's and men's ice hockey. Further research is needed to better develop effective injury prevention strategies.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
11 July 2023 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
3 May 2023 |
| Approval Date: |
11 July 2023 |
| Submission Date: |
12 May 2023 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
82 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences > Sports Medicine and Nutrition |
| Degree: |
MS - Master of Science |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
na |
| Date Deposited: |
11 Jul 2023 15:44 |
| Last Modified: |
11 Jul 2023 15:44 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/44868 |
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