Ice hockey players using a weighted implement when training on the ice: a randomized control trial.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential for improving hockey players'performance using a weighted implement on the ice. Forty-eight players were tested using a grip strength dynamometer They also were assessed on their abilities to stick-handle. The participants were randomly placed into a control or research group. The conditioning drills were performed for 10-15 min 3 days/week for 6 weeks. Use of the weighted implement resulted in a significantly enhanced grip strength endurance and stick-handling ability (p < .05). Using weighted implements prior to a regular ice hockey training session may be of benefit to young hockey players to enhance their grip strength endurance and stick-handling abilities.
Stark
Timothy W
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Health Science Division, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia. sportchiro@aol.com
Tvoric
Bojan
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Walker
Bruce
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Noonan
Dom
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Sibla
Janeene
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D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002648:Child; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D017079:Exercise Tolerance; D005260:Female; D018737:Hand Strength / Q000502:physiology; D006688:Hockey / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology; D010809:Physical Fitness; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012107:Research Design; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis