Utilizing Blood-Based Biomarkers to Enhance Recovery and Performance of Hockey Players: A Narrative Review

Miss. Khushbu Sisodiya and Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad

This study is focused on examining the potential of blood-based biomarkers for enhancing hockey players' performance and recovery. Blood biomarkers may provide significant data about an athlete's state of muscle damage, hydration, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and risk of injury. The purpose of this narrative review research extends beyond the exploration of biomarker implications for players' well-being and performance. It also involves examining potential solutions to mitigate the challenges
and limitations associated with their utilization in sports. After introducing blood-based biomarkers for field hockey players and
reviewing the existing biomarkers, including their time course categorized according to markers for performance and recovery, the study highlighted the limitations of single biomarker approaches and emphasized the importance of integrating biomarker data with
athlete monitoring.
Biomarkers offer valuable insights into a player's physical condition and can track muscle damage, hydration, fitness, and injury risk. Integrating biomarker data with other metrics provides a more comprehensive picture of the athlete's condition, aiding in
individualized decisions.
Blood-based biomarkers improve hockey players' performance and recovery by addressing individual variability and integrating data with other performance metrics. They are a valuable tool for optimizing player health and on-ice outcomes in hockey.