Hockey Common Pathologies

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Mechanism: head collision, causing brain to move or twist inside the skull
Symptoms: headache, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, fatigue or drowsiness, blurry vision, feeling as if in a fog, confusion, amnesia, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, delayed response to questions, forgetfulness, sleep disturbances, depression, sensitivity to light

Question 2

Concussion Treatment

Answer 2

rest, avoid activities, hydration, sleep well, stay upright, return to activities gradually

Question 3

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Answer 3

Mechanism: over use injury
Symptoms: pain and swelling, limited RoM, pain when lifting arm to the side or doing overhead activities, worse in the morning but eases throughout the day

Question 4

Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy Treatment

Answer 4

Rest, activity modifications, strengthening and increasing flexibility of the rotator cuff

Question 5

Lateral Knee Pain

Question 6

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Question 7

Medial Ankle Sprain

Question 8

ACL Injury

Question 9

Hamstring Strain

Question 10

Pulled Thigh and Groin Muscles

Question 11

Elbow Injuries

Question 12

Meniscus Injuries

Question 13

Shin Splints

Answer 13

Cause: repetitive or intense exercise putting strain on shin muscles, tendons and bone tissue.
Symptoms: Pain in shin bones, dull ache at first. May become sharp and severe over time. Pain can be felt on front or outside of shin, or inside of the lower leg above the ankle

Question 14

Shin Splint Treatment

Answer 14

Rest, stretching and modifying exercise routine. Proper shoes.
Warming up and cooling down effectively.