by Compete Performance | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
As many junior, college, and youth hockey seasons come to an end, it’s time to step back and take a look at the year, recover from the harsh demands both physically and mentally, and set goals for the coming off-season. Hopefully, you are playing in the USA Hockey...
by Compete Performance | Feb 13, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
Have you ever heard a skating coach tell an athlete to get lower or get your knee over your toes? Sounds easy, but it may not always be the case. These types of skaters may not physically be able to get lower due to either strength deficits or lack of mobility or...
by Compete Performance | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
The medial collateral ligament in the knee or MCL was the second most common injury in NCAA hockey in 2013 as stated by Grant, Bedi, Kurz, Bancroft & Miller. The study showed that only concussions had a higher injury rate in male collegiate players. The MCL is one...
by Compete Performance | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Hockey
Whether they admit it or not, every player has a pre-game routine. All athletes perform their best when they feel their best. Having the good habits to prepare yourself properly prior to your game goes a long way in improving performance and preventing injuries. ...
by Compete Performance | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Hockey
At our sports performance and rehabilitation facilities, we see many hockey athletes with injuries to their shoulders. This is not surprising due to the speed and the physical nature of the sport. Injuries can vary from simple muscle strains to full joint...
by Compete Performance | Oct 10, 2022 | Blog, Hockey
Our facility is fortunate to be located inside a hockey rink. This means I get to work with all the teams of our local club team that calls my rink home. As I was talking to one of the coaches who was observing his team train before practice, he started asking...