David Beckham's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
David Beckham'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 | Left Foot | 2002-04-09 | Missed several weeks of play, including the end of the domestic season. | This injury was highly publicized due to its potential impact on Beckham's participation in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. | Beckham suffered a metatarsal fracture in his left foot during a match against Deportivo La Coruña in the UEFA Champions League. | 6-8 weeks | Intensive physiotherapy and gradual return to training. | Significant, as it put his World Cup participation in jeopardy. | Stress and anxiety about missing the World Cup. | None reported in the same area. | 2002-06-02 | Moderate | Rest, immobilization, and physiotherapy. | Manchester United medical team and specialists. | No long-term issues reported. | Improved protective gear and training adjustments. | End of the 2001-2002 domestic season. | Immediate pain and swelling. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff. | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Fractures | Right Foot | 2008-03-04 | Missed several weeks of play. | The injury occurred during a challenging match in the MLS. | Beckham fractured his right foot during a match for LA Galaxy. | 6-8 weeks | Immobilization, rest, and physiotherapy. | Moderate, as it affected his playing time and performance. | Frustration and concern about recovery. | Previous foot injury in 2002 but on the opposite foot. | 2008-05-10 | Moderate | Immobilization and physiotherapy. | LA Galaxy medical team. | No long-term issues reported. | Improved protective gear and conditioning. | Several MLS matches. | Immediate pain and swelling. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff. | Los Angeles, USA |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2003-11-08 | Missed a few matches and had limited mobility. | This injury occurred during his first season with Real Madrid. | Beckham sprained his right ankle during a match for Real Madrid. | 2-3 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physiotherapy. | Minor, as he quickly returned to play. | Frustration due to limited playing time. | None reported in the same area. | 2003-11-30 | Mild | RICE and physiotherapy. | Real Madrid medical team. | No long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises and ankle supports. | Several La Liga matches. | Pain and swelling. | Low | Team and medical staff. | Madrid, Spain |
| Strains | Right Thigh | 2007-08-28 | Missed several matches in the MLS season. | The injury occurred during a busy period of matches and promotional activities. | Beckham strained his right thigh while playing for LA Galaxy. | 4-6 weeks | Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to training. | Moderate, as it affected his debut season in the MLS. | Disappointment due to missing key games. | None reported in the same area. | 2007-10-10 | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy. | LA Galaxy medical team. | No long-term issues reported. | Improved conditioning and muscle strengthening exercises. | Several MLS matches. | Sharp pain and muscle tightness. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff. | Los Angeles, USA |
| Tendinitis | Left Achilles Tendon | 2010-03-13 | Season-ending injury, missed the 2010 FIFA World Cup. | This was a significant injury that drew a lot of media attention due to its impact on his career and World Cup participation. | Beckham ruptured his left Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan. | 6-9 months | Surgery followed by extensive rehabilitation and physiotherapy. | Major, as it led to a lengthy recovery period and missed international competition. | Severe disappointment and stress due to missing the World Cup. | None reported in the same area. | 2010-11-21 | Severe | Surgery and extensive physiotherapy. | AC Milan and specialist surgeons. | Potential risk of reduced mobility and future injuries. | Improved conditioning and warm-up routines. | 2010 FIFA World Cup and several Serie A matches. | Sudden sharp pain and inability to walk. | High | Family, team, and medical staff. | Milan, Italy |
David Beckham's Sports Injuries Videos
David Beckham Injury - Achilles Tendon - March 14, 2010
(Associated Press, 3/15/10) -- David Beckham will miss the World Cup and most, if not all, of the Los Angeles Galaxy season after...
Beckham Injury - 03/14/2010
Day 28: Milan vs Chievo 1-0 (Seedorf).
