Hockey Physiotherapy Toronto

Common hockey injuries include groin and hip strains, knee injuries such as MCL sprains, shoulder and AC joint injuries, elbow injuries, ankle and foot injuries, and lower back pain. They can result from collisions, falls and the repetitive demands of skating and shooting.

Treatment depends on the injury, its severity and your position and goals. It may include hands-on treatment, targeted exercises, strength and mobility work, and hockey-specific rehabilitation to restore function and reduce the risk of reinjury.

Recovery time depends on the type and severity of the injury, how long you’ve had it and how your body responds to treatment. A minor strain may settle much faster than a ligament sprain or tear. After your assessment, your physiotherapist can outline a progressive rehabilitation plan and return-to-play milestones.

See a physiotherapist when pain, stiffness, weakness or reduced mobility starts affecting your skating, shooting or performance. Early assessment can help address an injury before it limits your ability to train or play.

It depends on the injury and its severity. Continuing to play through pain can worsen some injuries and extend recovery. A physiotherapist can assess your condition and advise whether modified activity, rehabilitation or time away from hockey is appropriate.

Your physiotherapist will ask about your injury, symptoms and playing demands before assessing your movement, strength and mobility. They may also assess areas such as your hips, core and knees based on the demands of hockey. Your findings will then inform your treatment and rehabilitation plan.

Yes. Goaltending places significant demands on the hips, groin, knees and lower back, particularly when playing in the butterfly position. Our physiotherapists assess these demands and develop rehabilitation around the movements and requirements of the position.

Yes. Physiotherapy can identify mobility limitations, strength deficits and movement patterns that may contribute to injury risk. Prevention strategies can include strength, mobility and movement exercises based on the demands of skating and your position.

Yes. Ace Sports Clinic Toronto treats recreational, junior and competitive hockey players. Treatment and rehabilitation are adapted to each player’s injury, level of play and hockey-specific demands.

In most cases, you don’t need a referral and can book directly with Ace Sports Clinic Toronto. A referral may be required for certain insurance or funding arrangements.