Adam Rippon's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Adam Rippon's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Foot Injuries | Right Foot | 2017-01-19 | Fractured metatarsal bone | Adam Rippon sustained a fracture in his right foot during a practice session, which led to a significant setback in his training schedule. | During a training session, Adam Rippon fell awkwardly while attempting a quad Lutz. | 8 weeks | Physical therapy and gradual return to on-ice training | Missed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 2017 | Experienced frustration and anxiety about his ability to recover in time for future competitions | None reported in the same area | Returned to competition in March 2017 | Moderate | Immobilization in a cast, followed by physical therapy | Orthopedic specialist and physical therapist | No long-term impact reported | Increased focus on proper landing techniques and strengthening exercises | U.S. Figure Skating Championships 2017 | Severe pain and swelling in the right foot | Low, with proper rehabilitation | Support from coaches, family, and medical staff | Local physical therapy clinic |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 2015-10-14 | Dislocated shoulder | Adam Rippon dislocated his right shoulder during a practice session, which required immediate medical attention and resulted in a temporary halt to his training. | While practicing a triple Axel, Adam Rippon fell and landed on his right shoulder. | 6 weeks | Shoulder immobilization followed by physical therapy to restore strength and range of motion | Missed several weeks of training but returned to competition later in the season | Concern about the stability of his shoulder in future jumps | None reported in the same area | Returned to competition in December 2015 | Moderate | Reduction of the dislocation, followed by physical therapy | Orthopedic specialist and physical therapist | No long-term impact reported | Increased focus on shoulder strengthening exercises and proper fall techniques | None directly, but training time was significantly reduced | Severe pain and inability to move the shoulder | Moderate, with potential for future dislocations i | Support from coaches, family, and medical staff | Local physical therapy clinic |
Adam Rippon's Sports Injuries Videos
The Time Adam Rippon Thought He Was Dying | How It Happened | The Players' Tribune
Adam Rippon shares a humorous story about a near-death experience he thought he was having. After arriving in New York and finding a gift of macaroons in his hotel room, he eats a few but decides to throw one he didn't like into the toilet. Later, upon returning to his room and needing to use the bathroom, he discovers what he thinks is a large amount of blood in the toilet, leading him to panic and think he is seriously ill. After a few moments of intense fear and self-reflection, he realizes that the "blood" is just the macaroon he had thrown in earlier. His panic and fear were unfounded, and he concludes that he saved his life by throwing out the macaroon.
Olympian Adam Rippon Has Been Sleeping on Shawn Mendes
Ellen offered to help Olympic medalist Adam Rippon find a date. Adam shared his celebrity crushes, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Styles, and Shawn Mendes. Ellen suggested he might have better luck with openly gay men who resemble his crushes.
Adam Rippon performs to Coldplay and Cinematic Orchestra at PyeongChang 2018 | Music Monday
Watch Adam Rippon's wonderful free skate performance from the figure skating competition at the Olympic Winter Games 2018.
Adam Rippon Analyzes Figure Skating Movies | GQ Sports
Adam Rippon, a figure skating expert, reviews scenes from figure skating movies like "The Cutting Edge," "I, Tonya," and "Blades of Glory." He critiques the unrealistic portrayal of quick transitions from hockey to figure skating, private ice time, and unrealistic skating moves like the "head banger." Rippon appreciates the depiction of Tonya Harding in "I, Tonya," noting the use of CGI for complex jumps like the triple axel. In "Blades of Glory," he highlights the exaggerated costumes and the comedic portrayal of skating mishaps, emphasizing that some moves shown are not real. He humorously suggests Zac Efron to play him in a movie about his life.
