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
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