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The effectiveness of a preseason exercise program to prevent adductor muscle strains in professional ice hockey players
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Tyler TF, Nicholas SJ, Campbell RJ, Donellan S, McHugh MP.
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Am J Sports Med. 2002 Sep-Oct;30(5):680-3.
BACKGROUND: Adductor strains are among the most common injuries in ice hockey.
Hip adductor weakness has been identified as a strong risk factor. HYPOTHESIS: An
intervention program including muscle strengthening can reduce the incidence of
adductor strains in professional ice hockey players. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective
risk factor prevention study. METHODS: Thirty-three of 58 players from the same
National Hockey League team were identified as "at risk" on the basis of
preseason hip adductor strength and participated in an intervention program. The
program consisted of 6 weeks of exercises aimed at functional strengthening of
the adductor muscles. Injury and individual exposure data were recorded for all
players. RESULTS: There were 3 adductor strains in the 2 seasons subsequent to
the intervention, compared with 11 in the previous 2 seasons (0.71 versus 3.2 per
1000 player-game exposures). All adductor strains were first-degree strains and
occurred during games. CONCLUSIONS: A therapeutic intervention of strengthening
the adductor muscle group appears to be an effective method for preventing
adductor strains in professional ice hockey players.