In-game fatigue influences concussions in National Hockey League players

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Erschöpfung während des Spiels hat einen Einfluss auf Gehirnerschütterungen bei Spielern der nordamerikanischen Eishockey-Profiliga
Autor:Stevens, Sean T.; Lassonde, Maryse; Beaumont, Louis de; Keenan, Julian Paul
Erschienen in:Research in sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:16 (2008), 1, S. 68-74, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1543-8627, 1543-8635
DOI:10.1080/15438620701879020
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Erfassungsnummer:PU200903001194
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

The number of concussions and other head injuries are increasing in the National Hockey League (NHL). The factors that may influence concussion risk in hockey remain largely unknown. In the current study, data on 787 NHL players from the 2001-2002 season were examined. It was found that a player's average ice time per game was a significant predictor of concussion. A player's total ice time for the season was not a significant predictor, however, and there was no significant difference found in the number of games played in the season between those who suffered a concussion and those who did not. These data suggest that in-game fatigue is an important factor when considering concussions. Verf.-Referat