Aksel Lund Svindal's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Skiing
Aksel Lund Svindal'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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| Fractures | Left Arm | 2007-12-26 | Fractured left arm along with other injuries. | This was part of the severe crash that also fractured his right leg and caused facial injuries. | Same crash at Beaver Creek, Colorado, that caused a fractured right leg. | 6 months | Underwent surgery and followed a rigorous rehabilitation program. | Missed the entire 2007-2008 season. | Added to the overall stress and trauma of the incident. | None of this severity before this incident. | 2008-2009 season | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Local medical team in Beaver Creek and personal physiotherapists | No long-term impact noted; maintained high performance levels. | Improved safety gear and training techniques. | Entire 2007-2008 season | Severe pain and inability to move the arm. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff | Beaver Creek, Colorado and Norway |
| Fractures | Left Hand | 2016-01-22 | Fractured left hand and tore ligaments in his knee. | This crash was particularly devastating as it occurred during one of the most prestigious races of the season. | Occurred during a crash in a World Cup downhill race in Kitzbühel, Austria. | Rest of the season | Underwent surgery to repair the hand and ligament damage. | Ended his 2015-2016 season prematurely. | Significant impact due to the timing and severity of the injuries. | Previous severe leg injury, ruptured Achilles tendon. | 2016-2017 season | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Specialized surgeons and team physiotherapists | Increased caution in subsequent competitions. | Enhanced focus on safety and crash prevention techniques. | Rest of the 2015-2016 season | Immediate pain and swelling in the hand. | Moderate | Family, team, medical staff | Austria and Norway |
| Fractures | Right Leg | 2007-12-26 | Fractured his right leg, broke bones in his face, and sustained deep cuts. | This was a severe crash that kept Svindal out for the rest of the 2007-2008 season. The injury required immediate surgery. | Aksel Lund Svindal suffered a serious crash during a training run in Beaver Creek, Colorado. | 6 months | Underwent multiple surgeries and extensive physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Missed the remainder of the 2007-2008 season but made a successful return to competition. | Had to overcome fear of high-speed crashes. | None of this severity before this incident. | 2008-2009 season | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Local medical team in Beaver Creek and personal physiotherapists | No long-term impact noted; maintained high performance levels. | Improved safety gear and training techniques. | Entire 2007-2008 season | Severe pain and inability to move the leg. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff | Beaver Creek, Colorado and Norway |
| Ligament Injuries | Right Knee | 2016-01-22 | Tore the ACL in his right knee. | The injury was compounded by the fracture in his left hand, making recovery more challenging. | Same crash in Kitzbühel, Austria, that caused a fractured left hand. | 6-8 months | Required surgery to repair the ACL followed by intensive physical therapy. | Significant, as it affected his ability to compete at the top level. | Increased anxiety about future crashes and injuries. | Multiple previous injuries including fractures and a ruptured Achilles tendon. | 2016-2017 season | Severe | Surgery and rehabilitation | Specialized knee surgeons and physiotherapists | Ongoing management required to maintain knee stability. | Strengthening exercises and use of knee braces. | Rest of the 2015-2016 season | Immediate instability and pain in the knee. | High | Family, team, medical staff | Austria and Norway |
| Tendinitis | Left Ankle | 2014-10-18 | Complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. | The injury occurred off-season during a leisure activity, affecting his preparation for the upcoming ski season. | Suffered the injury during a recreational soccer game. | 8 months | Underwent surgery followed by a long period of immobilization and gradual physical therapy. | Missed the entire 2014-2015 season. | Frustration due to the timing and nature of the injury. | Previous leg injuries but not related to the Achilles tendon. | 2015-2016 season | Severe | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation | Specialized surgeons and physiotherapists | Required careful management to prevent re-injury. | Focused on strengthening exercises and more cautious off-season activities. | Entire 2014-2015 season | Sharp pain and inability to push off the left foot. | High | Family, team, medical staff, and friends | Norway |
Aksel Lund Svindal's Sports Injuries Videos
Focus on Aksel Lund Svindal - Dealing with an Injury - Behind the Scenes
Aksel Lund Svindal, a dominant skier in recent years, talks about his sudden Achilles injury and the impact it has on his career. He describes the immediate realization of the severity of his injury, the quick steps he took to get medical attention, and the mental process of accepting the situation. Svindal emphasizes the importance of fully dealing with the injury rather than pretending everything is okay and discusses the challenges of setting realistic goals while maintaining hope. He reflects on past races, his achievements, and the importance of having a strong team mentality. Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic about returning to skiing and winning races again.
Aksel Lund Svindal Beaver Creek crash
Aksel Lund Svindal Horrific Crash
Horror Crash of A. Svindal
