Hockey places unique demands on the body: explosive lateral movement, high-speed collisions, and the skating stride all put specific stress on the hips, groin, knees, and lower back. At Action Sports Clinic, we treat hockey players from minor hockey through to adult competitive leagues, and we understand the on-ice demands that rehab needs to match.

Our Approach

Hip and groin rehabilitation is a specialty of ours. We see more hockey groin injuries than almost any other clinic in Calgary. We use a combination of manual therapy, IMS, progressive strength loading, and skating biomechanics analysis to ensure full return to your level of play, not just pain-free movement on dry land.

Quick Questions

Why do hockey players get groin injuries so often?

The skating stride puts repetitive, high-force strain on the adductor muscles and hip flexors. Without enough strength and mobility in those areas, the groin becomes the weak link, and that's exactly where we focus our prevention and rehab work.

Can I keep playing with a mild groin strain?

Sometimes, with modifications, but pushing through it often turns a 2-week injury into a 2-month one. We'll assess the severity and give you a realistic, sport-specific timeline instead of a generic one.

Common Hockey Injuries We Treat

Hip & Groin Injuries (Hockey Groin)

Sports hernia and adductor strains are among the most common hockey injuries. We provide progressive hip and groin rehabilitation with return-to-ice milestones.

Knee Sprains & Ligament Injuries

Board and collision contact knee injuries including MCL sprains and ACL tears. Full rehabilitation to return-to-ice.

Shoulder Separations & Dislocations

Collision and fall-related shoulder injuries managed conservatively or post-surgically with sport-specific return protocols.

Lower Back Pain

The forward-flexed skating posture loads the lumbar spine. Manual therapy, IMS, and posture correction.

Adductor & Groin Strains

Acute and chronic adductor injuries from the push-off demands of skating. Soft tissue therapy and progressive loading.

Ankle Injuries

Ligament sprains and chronic instability from skate boot mechanics and ice contact.

The Program

What the Hockey Program Includes

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Strength & Stability Training — Build the explosive power and skating stride strength needed from first shift to overtime.

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Dynamic Flexibility Routines — Hip and groin mobility for powerful lateral push-off and reduced adductor strain.

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Core Strength Challenge — Stable core for contact, edge control, stick-handling, and shot power.

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Balance & Agility Boost — First-step quickness, crossover power, and on-ice reactivity for every position.

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Lower Body Power Workouts — Leg drive and lateral strength for the skating stride, built specifically for hockey.

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Endurance Building Plan — 21-day stamina plan to maintain game-level intensity through every period and every shift.

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Advanced Recovery Techniques — Reduce soreness between games and practices so you're always ready to compete at your best.

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Hockey-Specific Conditioning — Full-body training built around the on-ice demands of your position and level of play.

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Injury Prevention Protocols — Protect against ACL tears, hockey groin, shoulder separations, and ankle injuries.

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Hockey Fitness Assessment — Evaluate your skating mechanics and strength gaps and build your personalized return-to-ice plan.

The ACS Commitment

Measurable Results or We Keep Working

We build customized programs delivered by a multidisciplinary team serving Calgary athletes since 1999. You'll see measurable improvements in strength, mobility, and performance, or we keep working with you until you do.

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Direct Billing Available

Insurance & Billing

Direct Billing Made Simple

At Action Sports Clinic, we direct bill most major group insurance plans, so you can focus entirely on your recovery, not the paperwork. Access physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and more with no upfront out-of-pocket hassle.

✓ Direct billing for most major group insurance plans
✓ Maximize the benefits in your health insurance program
✓ Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage & more covered
✓ No upfront payment. We handle the submission
✓ Get the care you need, when you need it
✓ Focus on recovery and performance, not logistics

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Hockey Injury Physiotherapy in Calgary