Christen Press's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Christen Press'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 |
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| Ankle Injuries | Left Ankle | 2018-04-14 | Severe sprain | Christen Press suffered a severe left ankle sprain during a training session. Required immobilization and physiotherapy. | Twisted her ankle while making a sharp turn during a training session. | 6-8 weeks | Included rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and gradual reintroduction of weight-bearing activities. | Missed several league matches and a national team call-up. | Frustration due to the timing of the injury but maintained a positive outlook. | Minor ankle sprains in the past | Returned to full training after 8 weeks | Moderate | RICE, followed by physiotherapy | Team physiotherapist | Increased risk of future ankle sprains | Ankle strengthening exercises and use of ankle supports | 4 league matches and 1 international friendly | Swelling, pain, and inability to bear weight | High | Family, teammates, and coaching staff | Team's training facility |
| Concussions | Head | 2016-09-17 | Concussion | Christen Press sustained a concussion after a head-to-head collision in a match. Followed concussion protocols for recovery. | Collided with an opposing player during an aerial duel in a match. | 2-3 weeks | Rest and gradual return to physical activity following concussion protocols. | Missed a few matches and had to follow a strict return-to-play protocol. | Experienced some initial fear of heading the ball but overcame it with support. | No prior concussions | Returned after 3 weeks following clearance from medical staff | Mild to moderate | Rest and gradual return to activity | Team doctors and neurologists | Potential for increased sensitivity to future concussions | Improved awareness and technique in aerial challenges | 2 league matches | Headache, dizziness, and confusion | Moderate | Family, teammates, and coaching staff | Home and team’s training facility |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2022-06-11 | Torn ACL | Christen Press suffered a torn ACL in her right knee during a match. This required surgical intervention and a long recovery period. | During a match, Christen Press landed awkwardly after a challenge. | 9-12 months | Post-surgery rehabilitation included physical therapy, strength training, and gradual return to soccer-specific drills. | Missed the remainder of the season and key international fixtures. | Experienced some anxiety about re-injury but worked with a sports psychologist. | None on the right knee | Expected in the 2023 season | Severe | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy | Team orthopedic surgeon and physical therapists | Potential risk of future knee issues or arthritis | Enhanced strength training and knee braces during play | Rest of the 2022 season and part of the 2023 season | Severe pain and instability in the knee | Moderate | Family, teammates, and coaching staff | Team's training facility |
Christen Press's Sports Injuries Videos
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