Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Professional Hockey Players.

Journal: Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Published Date: Dec 23, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone that plays a role in bone health, muscle function, and athletic performance. Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D can lead to slower muscle recovery and function, increased rates of stress fractures, and even poorer athletic performance. Insufficient vitamin D levels have been demonstrated in professional basketball and football players, however, there have been no studies to date reviewing vitamin D insufficiency in professional hockey players.

Authors

  • Nima Mehran
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Brian M Schulz
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Brian R Neri
    Sports Medicine Long Island, New Hyde Park, New York, USA.
  • William J Robertson
    UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Orr Limpisvasti
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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