Hockey

Hockey is fast, skillful and physically demanding. Whether you play field or ice hockey, injuries are an unfortunate risk.

That persistent ankle pain, recurring back niggle or shoulder strain can take you off the pitch or rink when you least expect it.

But you don’t have to miss a game due to injury. Our expert hockey physiotherapists can get you back on the turf or ice safely.

At Bounty Physio, our hockey physios take a holistic approach to assess, treat and prevent hockey injuries.

We begin with a comprehensive physical evaluation to identify factors contributing to your injury. This includes:

• Postural, balance and movement analysis
• Flexibility, strength and control testing of your core, hips and limbs
• Review of your training load, recovery practices and equipment used
• Analysis of positional movement demands and technique

Using these findings, we create a tailored rehab program including:

• Hands-on techniques like massage, mobilisations to optimise joint and tissue mobility
• Targeted stretching and release work to alleviate muscle tightness
• Strength and conditioning plans for your core, hips and limbs
• Hockey-specific agility, acceleration/deceleration and conditioning exercises
• Gradual return to skills work, contact and game play
• Ongoing adjustments to prevent re-injury and enhance performance

We also collaborate with your coaching staff where required, for optimal integration with your hockey development.

Some frequent hockey injuries we successfully rehabilitate include:

• Groin strains – Powerful skating strides and rapid direction changes strain the groin muscles and adductors. Multi-modal recovery addresses strength, flexibility and control.
• Hamstring strains – Sprinting and skating uses explosive hamstring contraction. Treatment focuses on regaining strength, power and resilience.
• Ankle sprains – Twisting the ankle when skating, landing or pivoting is common. Physio aims to rebalance and strengthen the ankle and enhance proprioception.
• Knee injuries – Repeated impact through knees from skating takes its toll. Physiotherapy aims to improve tracking, glide and strength of the kneecap and soft tissues.
• Lower back – Flexion and rotation involved in stick skills, skating and contact jars the back. Treatment addresses core strength, movement control and hip mobility.
• Shoulder instability – Repeated external rotation reaching for passes can irritate the shoulder. Physio stabilises the joint through strength and neuromuscular training.

Don’t let injury sideline you from the game you love. Our hockey physiotherapists will get you back on the pitch/ice at your best quickly and safely.

Book an assessment and let us help you return to peak fitness, speed and agility. Regaining strength, power and hockey conditioning is our priority. With individualised treatment for your hockey injury, together we’ll have you back out there dominating the game again.

Don’t delay seeking help. We’ll get injuries under control early and have you moving and playing your best hockey again in no time.

Contact us today to schedule your hockey injury assessment and get back to your highest level of performance.