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

Carey Price's Sports Injuries Videos

Chris Kreider Crashes into Carey Price

I just want to present an opposing view to the Habs players and fans who think Kreider intentionally ran over Price.
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Carey Price Hit on Chris Kreider *Additional Angle (10/15/15)

Carey Price Hit on Chris Kreider *Added Angle (10/15/15) Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers.
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