Injuries
A major part of the NHL is the injuries. In hockey, there are many types of injuries players can get. Here are some of the most common.
Concussions:
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. A player with one or two minor concussions can usually resume playing after a while, but any more than that can be career-ending.
Shoulder Injuries:
Dislocations, separations, or rotator cuff injuries can result from falls, collisions, or impacts along the boards. The most common shoulder injuries are Clavicle fractures and shoulder dislocations. These can take 10-12 weeks to heal.
Achilles Tendon Injuries:
These injuries can result from sudden accelerations or decelerations, as well as collisions with other players. When you injure your Achilles tendon there is a chance it ruptures making you unable to walk. Rupturing your Achilles tendon it takes about six months to get back to playing.
what is the most common injury in hockey?
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Those injuries must hurt!!!
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ReplyDeleteHow many injuries happen regularly in the NHL
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