SHRED Injuries - Ringette Neuromuscular Training Warm-Up Program

The SHRED injuries ringette neuromuscular training warm-up program was developed in partnership with l'Université Laval. The program was designed through a collaboration between coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, players, and researchers. Our team piloted the warm-up with youth players (both male and female) of various ages and levels. Player feedback was incorporated into the current program.

Our current research is evaluating the effectiveness of this program in reducing concussions and other injuries in female youth ringette players in Alberta, Canada.

The SHRED injuries ringette neuromuscular training warm-up program includes a 'Neck control & endurance' category in addition to the four typical categories included in neuromuscular training warm-up programs (aerobic, balance, strength, and agility). Exercises within this category are aimed at preventing concussions. The warm-up program contains both off-ice (~7 mins) and on-ice (~6 mins) exercises.  The on-ice structure can be modified on game days given the short warm-up time that is typically allotted before the start of games.

For more details please check out the Neuromuscular Training Warm-Up Program for Ringette