Ajla Tomljanovic's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Ajla Tomljanovic'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
Back Injuries	Lower Back	2021-09-09	Forced to retire from the match and take a break from competition.	In September 2021, Ajla Tomljanovic sustained a lower back injury during a match. The injury was likely caused by an awkward movement or overexertion, leading her to retire from the match and take a break from competition.	Occurred during a match, likely due to an awkward movement or overexertion.	1.5 months	Included rest, physical therapy, and core strengthening exercises.	Missed several tournaments, impacting her competitive momentum.	Experienced frustration and concern about recurring back issues.	No significant lower back injuries reported prior.	2021-10-25	Moderate	Rest, physical therapy, and pain management.	Physiotherapist and sports doctor.	Added core strengthening and flexibility exercises to her routine.	Increased focus on proper warm-up and stretching routines.	Missed the US Open 2021 and some fall tournaments.	Sudden pain and stiffness in the lower back.	Moderate, with potential for recurrence if not man	Family, coach, and medical team.	Local sports clinic.
Knee Injuries	Right Knee	2018-05-31	Had to withdraw from the match and subsequent tournaments.	Ajla Tomljanovic experienced a right knee injury during a match in June 2018. This injury led her to withdraw from the ongoing match and miss several upcoming tournaments.	During a match, she twisted her right knee awkwardly.	2 months	Underwent physical therapy and strengthening exercises.	Missed several important tournaments, which affected her ranking.	Experienced frustration and anxiety due to the forced break from competition.	None reported in the same area prior to this injury.	2018-08-01	Moderate	Physical therapy and rest.	Physiotherapist and sports doctor.	No significant long-term impact reported.	Incorporated knee-strengthening exercises into her routine.	Missed Wimbledon 2018.	Sharp pain and inability to put weight on the right knee.	Moderate, due to the nature of the sport.	Family, coach, and medical team.	Local sports clinic.
Shoulder Injuries	Right Shoulder	2019-03-14	Had to take a break from playing to recover.	Ajla Tomljanovic suffered from a right shoulder injury in March 2019, which was attributed to repetitive strain and overuse. This required her to take a break from playing to recover properly.	Developed over time due to repetitive strain and overuse.	3 months	Engaged in rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity.	Had to miss several tournaments, affecting her performance and ranking.	Dealt with stress and concern about the ability to return to previous performance levels.	No prior significant shoulder injuries reported.	2019-06-15	Severe	Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.	Physiotherapist, sports doctor, and orthopedic specialist.	Incorporated shoulder-strengthening exercises to prevent recurrence.	Adjusted training regimen to include more rest and recovery time.	Missed the Miami Open and several other spring tournaments.	Persistent pain and weakness in the right shoulder.	High, due to the repetitive nature of tennis.	Family, coach, and medical team.	Specialized sports rehabilitation center.

Ajla Tomljanovic's Sports Injuries Videos

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