Image: Svenska ishockeyförbundet
Image: Svenska ishockeyförbundet
PhD project Hip and Groin Pain and Dysfunction in Elite Ice Hockey Players within the Industrial Doctoral School at Umeå University
Ice hockey players are affected by both acute injuries and overuse injuries in the hip and groin area. Regardless of age and gender, it seems like pain and dysfunction are more common in the hip and groin area compared to in other parts of the body. Funded by the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation and the Industrial Doctoral School at Umeå University, this project aims to investigate hip and groin pain and dysfunction among both male and female players. Additionally, it aims to explore methods for reducing these types of injuries.
Industrial Doctoral School, 50%
Svenska ishockeyförbundet, 50%
This Doctoral (PhD) project consist of 4 papers listed with preliminary titles and a short description below:
Study 1: Hip and groin problems in ice hockey – A Systematic Review and meta-analysis
Status: Ongoing
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Study 2: Seasonal Variation of and Risk Factors for Hip and Groin Problems Among Junior Ice Hockey Players – A 1-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Description:
Data collection is conducted over the course of one year. Once per month, participants complete a questionnaire regarding hip and groin problems as well as training and match load. The first questionnaire was distributed on June 2 - 2025, and the final questionnaire will be sent out on May 4 - 2026, resulting in a total of 12 questionnaires per participant.
Status:
Data collection is ongoing.
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Study 3: Prevalence of Hip and Groin Problems Among Elite Female Ice Hockey Players – A Classification According to the Warwick and Doha Agreement
Description:
The data collection comprises four components: clinical examination of the hip and groin region, questionnaires assessing self-reported hip and groin pain/function, strength testing of the hip and groin musculature, and radiographic imaging of the hip joint. The study population consists of female players competing in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League (SDHL).
Status:
Data collection is scheduled to begin in autumn 2025.
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Study 4: Effectiveness of the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise for the reduction of groin pain in junior ice hockey players - A randomized controlled trial
Short description: An intervention study where the participants are devided in two (2) different intervention groups and one (1) control group. The study group is both male and female junior players gong to NIU and LIU
Status: Pre-studies ongoing
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