SpeedTracker as a screening test!
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SpeedTracker: The importance of a pre-season evaluation!
SpeedTracker: The importance of a pre-season evaluation!
Evaluating your athletes with the SpeedTracker before the start of the season is essential to determine an optimal return-to-play strategy in the event of an injury during the season. Mr.…
SpeedTracker: Injury prevention
SpeedTracker: Injury prevention
Evaluating your athletes with the SpeedTracker before the start of the season is essential to determine the best return-to-play strategy in the event of an injury during the season. Mr.…
Study on the effectiveness of a personalized training program based on the SciencePerfo profile
Study on the effectiveness of a personalized training program based on the SciencePerfo profile
Speedtracker allows you to create a SciencePerfo profile for each field hockey player based on two comparative criteria: Efficiency, represented on the vertical axis; Acceleration, along the horizontal axis. SciencePerfo…
Individualize training according to a field hockey player’s profile
Individualize training according to a field hockey player’s profile
This is the second in a series of two articles about a special project I carried out as part of my university career. The aim of this project was to…
Study on the effectiveness of a training program based on skater profile
Study on the effectiveness of a training program based on skater profile
The impact of voluntary hypoventilation on the ability to repeat sprints
The impact of voluntary hypoventilation on the ability to repeat sprints
The impact of voluntary hypoventilation on the ability to repeat sprints JULIEN LAPOINTE Kinesiologist and physical trainer In team and racquet sports, athletes have to perform a varied range of…
Is it normal for my new skates to cause ankle pain?
Is it normal for my new skates to cause ankle pain?
Demystifying epicondylitis
Demystifying epicondylitis
Demystifying epicondylitis CAROLANNE Family Medicine Resident Medial and lateral epicondylitis are elbow pathologies frequently encountered by healthcare professionals. Although the patient presents with recent symptoms, epicondylitis is a chronic tendinosis…
Do the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting provide safe, lasting weight loss?
Do the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting provide safe, lasting weight loss?
Is it necessary to use foot orthotics in skates?
Is it necessary to use foot orthotics in skates?
Is it necessary to use foot orthotics in skates?DominicPodiatristIn skate sports, good balance is essential, given the low grip of the ice surface combined with the narrow width of the…
Injury and drug therapy: basic principles for proper use
Injury and drug therapy: basic principles for proper use
Injuries and pharmacotherapy: basic principles for proper useJACINTHE BERNIER Physiotherapy studentDid you injure your thigh while accelerating during your last training run? Has your knee been aching for some time…
Don’t crumble under the pressure
Don’t crumble under the pressure
Take the pressure off! MaximeSports physiotherapistHave you ever missed a game in practice, even though you'd already played it without difficulty? Or watching your favorite athlete miss a…
Would you like to stop more washers?
Would you like to stop more washers?
 Would you like to stop more washers?  Maxime Sports physiotherapist There's often a fine line between success and failure when it comes to a 15-foot putt…
High ankle sprain in field hockey players: is it possible wearing skate?
High ankle sprain in field hockey players: is it possible wearing skate?
 High ankle sprain in field hockey players : is it possible wearing skate?  Ève PhysiotherapistAnkle sprains are not the first injury that comes to mind when you think about…
Ankle sprains in field hockey players: is it possible despite wearing a skate?
Ankle sprains in field hockey players: is it possible despite wearing a skate?
 Ankle sprains in field hockey players: is it possible despite wearing a skate?  Ève Physiotherapist Ankle sprains are not the first injury to come to mind when…
Field hockey and Yoga, a good combination?
Field hockey and Yoga, a good combination?
Field hockey and Yoga, should we combine them? MAXIMESport PhysiotherapistThe practice of yoga has been gaining popularity in North America since the beginning of the century. In 2005, there were…
Field hockey and yoga, a good combination?
Field hockey and yoga, a good combination?
 Field hockey and yoga, a good combination?  MAXIME Sports physiotherapist The practice of yoga has been gaining in popularity in North America since the turn of the century.…
Hydration and its lesser-known aspects
Hydration and its lesser-known aspects
Hydration and its lesser-known aspectsANDRÉE-ANNEPhysiotherapy studentDo you know what makes up 2/3 of our body and 75% of our muscles? Well, it's water. Did you know that the thirst reflex…
Protein, vegetarianism and performance: mission impossible?
Protein, vegetarianism and performance: mission impossible?
Protein, vegetarianism and performance: mission impossible? MAUDE Nutrition student Meat consumption is an integral part of the Quebec population's eating habits. Indeed, Quebecers are accustomed to finding these foods on…
TAU protein in concussion management: A promising tool?
TAU protein in concussion management: A promising tool?
TAU protein in concussion management: a promising tool? GABRIEL Physiotherapy students Between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year in the United States (1). These figures are all…
How about “mental toughness”?
How about “mental toughness”?
How about "mental toughness"? LYSANNE Doctoral student in clinical neuropsychology Student-athletes are often plagued by multiple stressors related to school and social activities, as well as the added demands of…
How to eat to build muscle mass
How to eat to build muscle mass
How do you eat to build muscle mass? STÉPHANIE Kinesiology and nutrition student Nutrition complements a muscle resistance training program when you're aiming for mass gain. Consuming huge quantities of…
Should you train to failure?
Should you train to failure?
Should you train to failure? MATHIEU Kinesiologist "No pain no gain! Has it ever occurred to you to think about the science behind this phrase? Unfortunately, the level of pain…
Fractures in young field hockey players: the importance of early detection
Fractures in young field hockey players: the importance of early detection
Fractures in young field hockey players: the importance of early detection Ève Physiotherapist As field hockey is a sport in which players can reach impressive skating speeds, collisions between two…
Pre-camp and pre-tournament nutrition planning
Pre-camp and pre-tournament nutrition planning
Pre-camp and pre-tournament nutrition planning GENEVIÈVE Dietitian-nutritionist An athlete who is well prepared at the start of a training camp has every chance of maximizing his or her level of…
Recovery: have we forgotten the brain?
Recovery: have we forgotten the brain?
Recovery: Have we forgotten the brain?MATHIEUKinesiologistWhen you have a performance to deliver, it's not just your muscles and heart that are called upon, but also your nervous system. While the…
The Q-Collar: A new concussion prevention tool
The Q-Collar: A new concussion prevention tool
The Q-Collar: a novelty in concussion prevention? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist These days, more and more means are being deployed to prevent sports injuries. In field hockey, several strategies were successful,…
Posturology, a revolution in Quebec sports?
Posturology, a revolution in Quebec sports?
Posturology, a revolution in Quebec sports? LÉANDRE Sports biomechanicsYou may have been struck recently by the appearance of posturologists in the entourage of athletes you follow. Posturology is in fact…
Exercise: an approach to recovery from post-concussion syndrome
Exercise: an approach to recovery from post-concussion syndrome
Exercise: an approach to recovery from post-concussion syndrome ÈVE Physiotherapist Concussion management has been a constantly evolving concept in recent years. To date, physical and mental rest has been described…
Feet: often neglected!
Feet: often neglected!
Feet: often neglected! MAXIME Sports physiotherapist The physical preparation of field hockey players is essential to maintain and develop the physical qualities needed to optimize performance. A body part often…
The impact of the cervical spine on concussion symptoms
The impact of the cervical spine on concussion symptoms
The impact of the cervical spine on concussion symptomsÈVE POISSON MIC MORINPhysiotherapistsMild traumatic brain injury (MCTBI), or concussion as it is commonly known, is a major concern for health professionals…
The arm movement is often poorly taught
The arm movement is often poorly taught
The arm movement while skating is often poorly taughtMAXIME Sport physiotherapist Moving at a fast pace on a slippery surface in boots that rely on blades of about 3.2mm wide…
Pre-training camp nutrition to maximize performance
Pre-training camp nutrition to maximize performance
Pre-training camp nutrition to maximize performance GENEVIÈVE Dietitian-nutritionist What do I need to eat to give my best? Should I have breakfast? How many snacks should I have? Should I…
Aerobic development in team sports
Aerobic development in team sports
Aerobic development in team sports MATHIEU Kinesiologist Improving cardiovascular capacity in team sports (field hockey, soccer, basketball, etc.) is crucial to being able to repeat fast, explosive actions (sprints) without…
Groin pain: is flexibility always to blame?
Groin pain: is flexibility always to blame?
Groin pain: is flexibility always to blame? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist Groin injuries are very common among field hockey players and, although they can be very incapacitating, they do not systematically lead…
Unilateral vs. bilateral training for field hockey players
Unilateral vs. bilateral training for field hockey players
Unilateral vs. bilateral training for field hockey players PATRICK Exercise physiologist Generally speaking, field hockey players train mainly for strength and power, two important components of athletic development The skate…
How do you train hand-eye coordination?
How do you train hand-eye coordination?
How do you train hand-eye coordination?LÉANDRE Biomechanics In a previous article, hand-eye coordination was described as a motor skill essential to good performance in the goalkeeper position. Our understanding of…
Hand-eye coordination: the goalkeeper’s tool par excellence
Hand-eye coordination: the goalkeeper’s tool par excellence
Hand-eye coordination: the goalkeeper's tool par excellence LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics The athletic qualities required of a goalkeeper are varied and often complex. Trainers compete with each other to find new…
Muscular work on the front skate push
Muscular work on the front skate push
Muscular work on the front skate push LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics Field hockey players spend their summers training to improve their performance on the ice. The main aspect that most players…
Why is a good field hockey player not necessarily a good ice cross downhill rider?
Why is a good field hockey player not necessarily a good ice cross downhill rider?
Why is a good field hockey player not necessarily a good ice cross downhill rider?LÉANDRESport biomechanistMany field hockey players have tried to do the switch between high level field hockey…
Why field hockey players are not necessarily good descenders
Why field hockey players are not necessarily good descenders
Why aren't field hockey players necessarily good descenders? LÉANDRE Sports biomechanicsMany field hockey players have tried their hand at Ice Cross Downhill, believing that being one of the fastest on…
Early specialization vs. diversification among young people
Early specialization vs. diversification among young people
Early specialization vs. diversification among young people? YANNICK Master's student in the study of human movement Competition levels are at an all-time high among young people involved in sporting activities,…
Early sport specialization vs divertification in youth athletes
Early sport specialization vs divertification in youth athletes
Early sport specialization vs diversification in youth athletes YANNICK Master student in human kinetic The level of competitiveness in youth sports is on the rise, causing more competitive events at…
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture in field hockey
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture in field hockey
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture in field hockey? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist Although the knee is the second most frequently injured body part among NCAA(1) players and the third most frequently injured…
Checking: Who’s right?
Checking: Who’s right?
Check: who's right? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist The optimal age for the introduction of body checking in field hockey has always been a controversial subject(1). In recent years, regulatory changes have…
Striking: the technique of the elite
Striking: the technique of the elite
Striking: The technique of the elite? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist The slap shot is the weapon of choice for National Hockey League defensemen to score goals from the blue line. The…
Is there such a thing as an anti-concussion helmet?
Is there such a thing as an anti-concussion helmet?
Is there such a thing as an anti-concussion helmet? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist When you're shopping for a field hockey helmet, you're probably looking for one that will provide extra protection…
The secret to scoring goals
The secret to scoring goals
The secret to scoring goals LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics In light of the revelations made in a previous article, it's now clear that goalies anticipate the puck's trajectory based on the…
Arm movement often poorly taught
Arm movement often poorly taught
Arm movement... often poorly taught? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist Moving quickly on a very slippery surface in boots that rest on blades around 3.2 mm wide is a daunting task. Skating…
Making a stop, a question of observation
Making a stop, a question of observation
Making a stop, a question of observation LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics We know that a goalkeeper's speed of response is not just a reflex, but a conscious process of information processing…
Concussion: the importance of identifying it
Concussion: the importance of identifying it
Concussion: the importance of identifying it? MAXIMESports physiotherapistConcussions in sport have received a lot of media attention in recent years. Fortunately, more and more research is being carried out on…
The role of stretching in warming up
The role of stretching in warming up
The role of stretching in warming up MATHIEU Kinesiologist Static, passive and prolonged stretching during warm-up has long been seen as an asset for injury prevention and performance enhancement. However,…
Ice bath: not as good as you thought?
Ice bath: not as good as you thought?
Ice bath: not as good as you think? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist There are several methods used by athletes on a daily basis for recovery after exercise. They are usually used…
Frequent shoulder injuries
Frequent shoulder injuries
Frequent shoulder injuries JOCELYN Physiotherapist Given that field hockey is a contact sport, and that some contact injuries can be quite severe, traumatic injuries are very common. The shoulder is…
Frequent knee injuries
Frequent knee injuries
Frequent knee injuriesMAXIMESports physiotherapistThere's no doubt that skating is an art that field hockey players must perfect throughout their careers if they hope to reach the top. To do so,…
Understanding reaction time
Understanding reaction time
Understanding reaction time? LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics Reaction time is a very important measure in sports, where speed of execution and decision-making are key determinants of performance. Although this concept is…
Biomechanics of front skate weight transfer
Biomechanics of front skate weight transfer
Biomechanics of front skate weight transfer SIMON Sports biomechanics In a previous article, we explained that the fastest players are those who favor maximum extension of the hip, knee and…
Preventing field hockey injuries
Preventing field hockey injuries
Preventing field hockey injuries? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist Daily exercise is part of a winning recipe for keeping fit and healthy. While the positive repercussions of youth sports are innumerable, it…
Weight training before puberty
Weight training before puberty
Weight training before puberty: Is it really dangerous? LÉANDRE Sports biomechanics Weight training is often not recommended for teenagers who have not reached puberty. The main reasons given are possible…
Strength training for teenagers: is it really dangerous?
Strength training for teenagers: is it really dangerous?
Strength training for teenagers: Is it really dangerous? LÉANDRE Sport biomechanist Strength training is often not recommended for teenagers who have yet reached puberty. The main reasons for this are…
Biomechanics of skating: the importance of an efficient thrust
Biomechanics of skating: the importance of an efficient thrust
Biomechanics of skating: the importance of an efficient thrustSIMONSports biomechanicsForward skating is definitely one of the most important determinants of a field hockey player's performance. As mentioned in a previous…
Muscular power and vertical jump
Muscular power and vertical jump
Muscular power and vertical jump? LÉANDRE Biomechanics The vertical jump has long been the physical test par excellence for determining the muscular strength of field hockey players. Does an individual's…
What if the hip was the culprit?
What if the hip was the culprit?
What if the hip was the culprit? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist In previous articles, we looked at some of the risk factors for groin injuries and ways to prevent them.…
Lower limb power and vertical jump
Lower limb power and vertical jump
Lower limb power and vertical jump LÉANDRE Sport biomechanist The vertical jump is, for a very long time, the ultimate physical test to determine the muscular power of field hockey…
What if the hip was guilty?
What if the hip was guilty?
What if the hip was guilty? MAXIME Sport physiotherapist In previous articles, we discussed some risk factors for groin injuries and ways to prevent them. Beyond prevention, if there's still…
Why is it easier to turn left?
Why is it easier to turn left?
Why is it easier to turn left? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist In a field hockey match, various skating techniques are used to counter the opponent. A technique of choice for quickly…
Why is it easier to turn left?
Why is it easier to turn left?
Why is it easier to turn left?MAXIMESport physiotherapistIn field hockey, various skating techniques are used to beat an opponent. The technique of rapidly changing direction while maintaining a good speed…
Forward start and hip position
Forward start and hip position
Forward start and hip position MAXIME Sports physiotherapist For field hockey players, the groin and hip are a prime area for overuse injuries. During the various ice-skating movements, a great…
Face start and hip position
Face start and hip position
Forward start and hip position MAXIMESport physiotherapistFor field hockey players, the groin and hip region is more likely to become injured due to over usuage. During the various ice skating…
How to reduce the risk of groin injury
How to reduce the risk of groin injury
How to reduce the risk of groin injury MAXIME Sports physiotherapist As discussed in a previous article, hip adductor/abductor strength ratio is an important predictor of groin injuries. In fact,…
The art of throwing: Precision or power?
The art of throwing: Precision or power?
The art of throwing: precision or power? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist When you look at the NHL's sharpshooters, it can seem very simple to shoot a puck into the top corner.…
Field hockey player’s groin injury
Field hockey player’s groin injury
Field hockey player's groin injury MAXIME Sport physiotherapist When preparing for physical activity, field hockey players must perform specific sport related exercises in order to increase his performance and reduce…
Groin injuries in field hockey players
Groin injuries in field hockey players
A groin injury in a field hockey player? MAXIME Sports physiotherapist In his physical preparation, the field hockey player must take into account the specificities of the sport to enhance…
The SciencePerfo method
A proven scientific approach
As part of a research project conducted at Université Laval, we were able to compare the development of players in two sport-study field hockey programs: one group using the SciencePerfo method, the other training using a traditional method. After one year, the study showed significantly greater improvements for players who had followed tailor-made programs provided by SciencePerfo.
Making a save is a matter of observation