Publications by authors named "Petra Praveckova"
Incidence of injuries and their prevention in Czech ice hockey players.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze injury patterns among Czech ice hockey players, focusing on understanding the prevalence and types of injuries as well as prevention strategies.
- Researchers surveyed 100 active male players from top Czech leagues, revealing that 81% had sustained injuries, with an incidence rate of 17.1 injuries per 1000 sports performances, primarily during matches.
- The most common injuries were found in the head and neck (25%), knees (21%), and shoulders (20%), with recommendations for greater collaboration between players, coaches, and physiotherapists to enhance injury prevention and care.