Life After Hockey: The Lasting Impact of Injuries on Retired Players

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The Science of Hockey

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The Science of Hockey explores the scientific aspects of ice hockey and other sports. The podcast utilizes data, research, and evidence to explain how the sport is played, trained, and understood. From biomechanics to performance psychology, the podcast provides scientific insights into the game, going beyond traditional commentary and focusing on the science behind the action. The goal is to make scientific information accessible and engaging for players, coaches, parents, and fans of hockey.

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Life After Hockey: The Lasting Impact of Injuries on Retired Players

The Science of Hockey

16 minutes 55 seconds

1 week ago

Life After Hockey: The Lasting Impact of Injuries on Retired Players

This episode explores how injury-related retirement affects the long-term quality of life for ice hockey players. From chronic pain and physical limitations to emotional struggles and social adaptation, we unpack the challenges players face after leaving the ice for good.
What happens when an injury ends a hockey career? We dive into the lives of retired players, examining how physical pain, psychological distress, and disrupted identity shape their well-being post-retirement.
Main source: Quality of life of ice hockey players after retirement due to concussions
Anna Gard, Niklas Lehto, Åsa Engström, Pashtun Shahim, Henrik Zetterberg, Kaj Blennow, Niklas Marklund, Yelverton Tegner
Concussion. 2020 Sep; 5(3): CNC78. Published online 2020 Aug 4. doi: 10.2217/cnc-2020-0007
PMCID: PMC7506471