Hockey is a fast, high-intensity sport that demands speed, power, agility, and strength. The combination of skating mechanics, body contact, and rapid changes of direction can place significant stress on the hips, groin, knees, and shoulders.

Our physiotherapy team works with youth hockey players, competitive athletes, and recreational players to help them recover from injuries and improve on-ice performance.

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Common Hockey Injuries Treated by Physiotherapists

Some of the most common hockey injuries include:

• Groin strains

• Hip impingement (FAI)

• ACL and knee ligament injuries

• Shoulder separations

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Lower back pain

• Concussions

• Ankle sprains

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How Physiotherapy Helps Hockey Players

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Physiotherapy treatment focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and skating performance.

Treatment may include:

• Manual therapy and soft tissue work

• Strength training for the hips and core

• Balance and stability exercises

• Power development and skating mechanics

• Return-to-sport rehabilitation

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Preventative Physiotherapy for Hockey

Preventative programs help hockey players reduce the risk of injury by improving hip mobility, groin strength, and lower body power. Off-ice conditioning programs designed by physiotherapists can significantly improve both performance and injury resilience.