Alejandro Valverde's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Alejandro Valverde'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Collarbone, left | 2019-04-23 | Fractured collarbone, requiring surgical intervention. | The crash occurred in the final stages of the race, leading to immediate medical attention and surgery. | Valverde crashed during the Liège–Bastogne–Liège race. | 2 months | Post-surgery rest followed by gradual physical therapy. | Missed the Ardennes Classics and other early-season races. | Moderate, as it affected his confidence in the early part of the season. | Previous lower leg fracture in 2017. | 2019, Critérium du Dauphiné | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy. | Local surgeons and Movistar Team medical staff. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced training on bike handling skills. | Ardennes Classics and other early-season races. | Severe pain and inability to move the arm. | Low, due to successful surgery and rehabilitation. | Family, team, and medical professionals. | Home and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
| Fractures | Lower leg, right | 2017-06-30 | Fractured kneecap and ankle, requiring surgery. | Valverde's crash was severe, and he had to abandon the race immediately. He underwent surgery in Düsseldorf and faced a long recovery period. | Valverde crashed during the individual time trial on the opening stage of the Tour de France. | 6 months | Intensive physiotherapy and gradual return to training. | Missed the remainder of the 2017 season, including the Vuelta a España. | Significant, as it was a major setback in a key part of his career. | None recorded in the same area. | 2018, Tour Down Under | High | Surgery followed by physiotherapy. | Surgeons in Düsseldorf and Movistar Team medical staff. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved pre-race warm-up and safety measures. | 2017 Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and other late-season races. | Severe pain and inability to move the leg. | Moderate, due to the nature of the fractures. | Family, team, and medical professionals. | Home and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
| Fractures | Rib, right | 2021-08-19 | Fractured rib, requiring rest and recovery. | The crash forced Valverde to abandon the Vuelta, a key race in his season. | Valverde crashed during the seventh stage of the Vuelta a España. | 1 month | Rest and avoidance of strenuous activities. | Missed the remainder of the Vuelta a España. | Moderate, as it was a significant race in his calendar. | Previous collarbone and lower leg fractures. | 2021, Giro di Lombardia | Moderate | Rest and pain management. | Movistar Team medical staff. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Focused on improving crash avoidance techniques. | Vuelta a España and subsequent races. | Severe pain and difficulty breathing. | Low, due to the nature of the injury. | Family, team, and medical professionals. | Home. |
Alejandro Valverde's Sports Injuries Videos
Bottle thrown at Valverde's partner and son amid stadium brawl, narrowly escaping injury
During a stadium brawl, Federico Valverde's partner, Mina Bonino, and their son were targeted when someone threw a bottle at them...
Fede Valverde's tackle on Morata that won them the Supercopa trophy 😲😱
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Tour de France 2017: After Valverde's Crash, TDF Must Become Safer | NBC Sports
Alejandro Valverde suffered a severe crash during the Tour de France, resulting in significant injuries, including a possible broken knee bone and a deep leg cut. His tour ended abruptly as he was taken to the hospital. The incident raised concerns about the safety measures on the course, with criticism aimed at the use of metal barriers on a wet time trial. Valverde's absence is a significant setback for his team and fellow rider Nairo Quintana, drawing parallels to the impact of losing a key teammate like Geraint Thomas or Chris Froome.
