Carli Lloyd's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Carli Lloyd'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 | Right Ankle | 2010-09-14 | Swelling and pain, inability to continue the match. | Carli Lloyd suffered a right ankle sprain during a crucial match in the 2010 season. The injury occurred when she landed awkwardly after contesting a header. | During a match, Carli Lloyd twisted her right ankle awkwardly after landing from a jump. | 4 weeks | Physical therapy focused on strengthening and stabilizing the ankle, as well as balance exercises. | Missed several key games during the recovery period. | Frustration due to being sidelined during important matches. | No significant previous ankle injuries reported. | Returned to full training and competitive matches after 4 weeks. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | No long-term impact reported. | Incorporated ankle strengthening exercises into regular training routine. | Missed 3 league matches. | Sharp pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate, managed with preventive measures. | Support from teammates, coaching staff, and medical team. | Team training facility. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2016-08-11 | Pain and swelling in the right knee. | During a training session in preparation for the 2016 Olympics, Carli Lloyd suffered a right knee injury that resulted in pain and swelling. | Injury occurred during a training session while making a sharp turn. | 3 weeks | Focused on reducing inflammation and gradually restoring knee function through physical therapy. | Minor disruption in training schedule leading up to the Olympics. | Anxiety about missing the Olympics, but remained focused on recovery. | No significant previous knee injuries reported. | Returned to training and competed in the Olympics after recovery. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No long-term impact reported. | Implemented knee strengthening exercises and careful monitoring during training. | Did not miss any major competitions, but had a modified training schedule. | Pain and swelling in the right knee. | Moderate, with preventive measures in place. | Support from coaching staff, teammates, and medical team. | Team training facility. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Left Shoulder | 2013-05-19 | Severe pain and limited range of motion. | Carli Lloyd sustained a left shoulder injury during a competitive match in 2013. The injury was a result of a heavy fall following a collision. | In a collision with an opposing player, Carli Lloyd landed heavily on her left shoulder. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy focused on restoring range of motion and strengthening the shoulder muscles. | Temporarily hindered her ability to perform at full capacity. | Concern about the potential for long-term effects. | No significant previous shoulder injuries reported. | Returned to competition after completing the rehabilitation program. | Severe | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physiotherapist and sports medicine doctor. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises for shoulder stability added to training. | Missed 4 league matches. | Acute pain and inability to move the left shoulder. | Moderate, managed with ongoing strength training. | Strong support from team medical staff and family. | Team training facility and local physical therapy clinic. |
Carli Lloyd's Sports Injuries Videos
U.S. Women's Soccer star Carli Lloyd becomes defensive when questioned about her injury at TCNJ.
Carli Lloyd, a U.S. Women's Soccer star, responds to questions about her injury, stating it's improving but she's not at 100% yet. She doesn't have a specific return date and prefers to discuss the event she's attending, which is the kickoff for the Special Olympics New Jersey, involving the Boys and Girls Club and the College of New Jersey girls running drills.
Doing What Carly Does
Carli Lloyd, World Cup Golden Ball Winner, U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, and FIFA Women's World Player of the Year.
Hey Samuel is here and I'm Stephan Caffrey. We're just two kids from Boston trying to make it on this US Women's National Team, and we figured there was no better way to do that than to do what Carli does.
Hey Carli, do you always wear your sweats like that for training?
Yeah, I like them tight.
Cool, okay, here we go. Looking good.
Do you always eat greens for lunch every day?
Ready, 1, 2, 3, midfield shots. Okay then, she stole it. Okay guys, keep working on it.
So I've been thinking, I think that I'm gonna try to get myself invited to Carli's wedding. Go for it.
Hey Steph, what's up?
Hey Carli, nothing. So I meant to ask you, when's your wedding?
It is the fall of this year.
Alright, where is it?
It's a destination wedding.
Oh yeah, well I mean, not really doing anything this fall. I'm pretty free.
So do you want to come to the wedding?
Well Steph, I think we had a good week. I think we learned a lot.
WNT Player Profiles: Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo
The video profiles U.S. Women's National Team members Hope Solo and Carli Lloyd. Hope Solo, a renowned goalkeeper from Tri Cities Richland, Washington, discusses her focus on defense and composure during matches, while Carli Lloyd, a midfielder from New Jersey, speaks about her determination to win the World Cup and the elevated level of women's soccer globally.
