August 27, 2024Open Access

Safe2Play in youth ice hockey: injury profile and risk factors in a 5-year Canadian longitudinal cohort study

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Game-related injuries were found to occur frequently among youth ice hockey players, often leading to significant time-loss.
The study revealed risk factors like bodychecking policy and player sex contributed to injury rates, impacting overall safety.
Conducted as a longitudinal cohort study over five years, the analysis assessed both game-related and practice-related injuries.
Findings highlight the need for improved safety measures in youth ice hockey, addressing the importance of identified risk factors.

Abstract

Introduction Ice hockey is a popular global sport with growing participation for boys and girls yet remains a high-risk sport for injury. While the evidence for some risk factors, such as bodychecking policy is well established, other risk factors such as player sex have been understudied. The objectives of this study were to examine factors associated with rates of game-related injury, game-related injury resulting in >7 days of time-loss, and practice-related injury in youth ice hockey.

Safe2Play in youth ice hockey: injury profile and risk factors in a 5-year Canadian longitudinal cohort study

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