Carey Price's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Ice Hockey

Carey Price'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
Ankle Injuries	Left Ankle	2014-10-31	Missed several games early in the season.	Price twisted his ankle during a routine practice session and required time off to heal.	Injured during practice.	1 month	Physical therapy focusing on ankle stability.	Missed early season games.	Mild frustration.	None reported in the same area.	December 2014	Moderate	Rest and physical therapy	Montreal Canadiens medical team	Minimal, but required careful management.	Ankle strengthening exercises.	Several early season games in 2014	Pain and swelling.	Low to moderate	Team medical staff and family support.	Montreal Canadiens training facility
Head Injuries	Head	2018-12-30	Missed several games due to concussion protocol.	Price experienced symptoms consistent with a concussion and was placed in the NHL's concussion protocol for monitoring.	Sustained after a collision with a player during a game.	3 weeks	Monitored by team doctors and followed a concussion management plan.	Temporary, but required careful management.	Concern over long-term effects of head injuries.	None reported in the same area.	Late January 2019	Moderate	Rest and gradual return to activity	Montreal Canadiens medical team	Potential for future susceptibility to concussions.	Improved head protection and awareness.	Several games in January 2019	Headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light.	Moderate	Team medical staff and family support.	Montreal Canadiens training facility
Hip Injuries	Right Hip	2021-07-22	Required surgery and extensive recovery.	Price played through the injury during the playoffs but required surgery in the off-season to repair the damage.	Injury sustained during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.	6 months	Post-surgery rehabilitation and physical therapy.	Significant, as it affected his performance and required surgery.	Concern over long-term career implications.	None reported in the same area.	Mid 2022 season	Severe	Surgery and rehabilitation	Montreal Canadiens medical team and specialized surgeons	Potential for ongoing management and susceptibility.	Strengthening and conditioning exercises.	Start of 2021-22 season	Pain and limited mobility.	Moderate to high	Team medical staff, family, and specialized medical professionals.	Montreal Canadiens training facility and specialized rehabilitation centers
Knee Injuries	Right Knee	2015-11-24	Missed the rest of the 2015-2016 season.	Price was initially expected to miss six weeks, but the injury was more severe than anticipated. The Canadiens struggled in his absence.	During a game against the New York Rangers, Price awkwardly fell and injured his knee.	6 months	Underwent extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises.	Significant, as he missed a substantial portion of the season.	Frustration and disappointment due to extended recovery time.	None reported in the same area.	2016-17 NHL season	Severe	Physical therapy and rest	Montreal Canadiens medical team	Ongoing management required to prevent re-injury.	Strengthening and conditioning exercises for knee stability.	Entire 2015-16 season	Severe pain and inability to bear weight.	Moderate to high	Team medical staff and family support.	Montreal Canadiens training facility
Lower Body Injuries	Lower Body	2021-04-18	Missed several games and playoffs.	The specific nature of the injury was not disclosed, but it was severe enough to warrant significant time off.	Injured during a game against the Edmonton Oilers.	2 months	Intensive physical therapy and rest.	Missed crucial games and the playoffs.	Disappointment due to missing key games.	Previous knee injury might have contributed.	Start of 2021-22 season	Severe	Rest and rehabilitation	Montreal Canadiens medical team	Ongoing management required.	Strengthening and conditioning exercises.	End of regular season and playoffs 2021	Pain and restricted movement.	Moderate	Team medical staff and family support.	Montreal Canadiens training facility