Posts in "Hip/Core Training"

Groin Strain Case Study: Assessment

Groin Strain Case Study: Assessment

Last week I had a Tier I U-18 player stop in at Endeavor so I could have a look at his hip. I tend to do these types of favors for players that have trained with us in the past and/or play for coaches that I know (in this case, Jared, my boss at Endeavor)…. Read more

Long-Term Hockey Development and Injury Prevention

Long-Term Hockey Development and Injury Prevention

At Endeavor, we really pride ourselves on constantly looking for better ways to develop our athletes. All of our coaches continuously look for cutting edge information on program design, more effective exercises, nutrition, recovery strategies, and injury prevention (amongst others). Working alongside such passionate people is what makes my job so much fun to do…. Read more

Groin Soft Tissue Work for Hockey Players

Groin Soft Tissue Work for Hockey Players

As you know, the adductors “groin” present a lot of problems for hockey players. Some are tight; some are weak, some are injured. The more time players spend on the ice, the more of an issue this becomes. One area that hockey players are frequently locked up is in the area of the posterior adductor… Read more

Hip Mobility Exercise for Hockey Players

Hip Mobility Exercise for Hockey Players

I’ve been outspoken about the importance of achieving and maintaining optimal hip mobility (read: range of motion) as a means of improving rotational power (important for skating fast and shooting hard) and preventing hip-related injuries like groin and hip flexor strains, sports hernias, and low back pain. This is one of my favorite hip mobility… Read more