Aliona Savchenko's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Figure Skating

Aliona Savchenko'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 Right Ankle 2008-09-14 Unable to train or compete for several months. Aliona suffered a fracture in her right ankle during an intense training session while preparing for the upcoming season. During a training session, Aliona landed awkwardly after a jump. 4 months Physical therapy focused on strength and mobility. Missed the early part of the 2008-2009 season. Increased caution in jumps post-recovery. None related to the right ankle. 2009-01-10 High Casting and physiotherapy. Orthopedic surgeon and physiotherapist. Occasional discomfort in the ankle. Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. 2008 Grand Prix series. Severe pain and swelling. Moderate Family, coach, and medical team. Local sports rehabilitation center.
Sprains Right Wrist 2014-11-09 Limited use of the wrist for a few weeks. Aliona sprained her right wrist after a fall during a practice session. Fell on an outstretched hand during a routine. 3 weeks Wrist support and gradual reintroduction to full activity. Brief period of rest and modified training. Increased fear of falls. None related to the right wrist. 2014-12-01 Low Wrist brace and anti-inflammatory medication. Team doctor and physiotherapist. None Wrist guards during practice. None Pain and limited mobility. Low Teammates and medical team. Home and team's training facility.
Strains Left Knee 2011-03-19 Reduced training intensity for several weeks. Aliona experienced a strain in her left knee while practicing a new lift with her partner. Strained knee during a complex lift in practice. 6 weeks Focus on reducing inflammation and strengthening surrounding muscles. Minor disruption in training schedule. Increased awareness of knee stability. None related to the left knee. 2011-05-01 Moderate Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method. Sports physiotherapist. Minimal, with proper management. Knee braces and targeted exercises. None Pain and slight swelling. Low Training staff and physiotherapist. Team's training facility.
Strains Lower Back 2018-01-31 Reduced training intensity and modified routines. Aliona developed a lower back strain due to the cumulative effect of rigorous training leading up to the Olympics. Overuse and strain from intense training sessions. 5 weeks Core strengthening and flexibility exercises. Managed to compete but with modified training. Stress due to timing close to the Olympics. None related to the lower back. 2018-02-25 Moderate Physical therapy and pain management. Sports physiotherapist and chiropractor. Occasional stiffness. Regular core exercises and proper rest periods. None, competed in the Olympics. Pain and stiffness in the lower back. Moderate Coaching staff and medical team. Olympic training facility.

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