Denis Ten's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Figure Skating

Denis Ten'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	2013-12-31	Swelling and pain, limited mobility.	Denis Ten was preparing for the 2014 Winter Olympics when he sustained this injury. It required immediate medical attention and affected his training schedule.	During a training session, Denis Ten twisted his left ankle while landing a jump.	4 weeks	Physical therapy focused on reducing swelling and restoring mobility.	Missed crucial training sessions leading up to the Olympics.	Increased pressure and stress due to limited preparation time.	None related to the left ankle.	He competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics after recovery.	Moderate	Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy.	Team physician and physical therapist.	No significant long-term impact reported.	Strengthening exercises for the ankle and proper warm-ups before training.	No major competitions missed, but training was affected.	Sharp pain and swelling in the left ankle.	Moderate, required continued strengthening exercis	Family, coaches, and medical staff provided support.	Local sports rehabilitation clinic.
Back Injuries	lower back	2015-09-14	Severe pain and restricted movement.	This injury occurred while he was preparing for the 2015-2016 skating season. It significantly impacted his ability to train effectively.	Denis Ten experienced a strain in his lower back during an intense training session.	6 weeks	Focused on pain management, stretching, and strengthening exercises.	Had to withdraw from several early-season competitions.	Frustration and anxiety about his performance and recovery.	No previous lower back injuries.	Returned to competition later in the 2015-2016 season.	Severe	Physical therapy, pain management, and rest.	Team physician, physical therapist, and chiropractor.	Required ongoing back care and preventive exercises.	Regular back strengthening and stretching routines.	Several early-season competitions.	Sharp pain and muscle spasms in the lower back.	High, necessitating ongoing care and preventive me	Support from coaches, family, and medical team.	Specialized sports rehabilitation center.
Hip Injuries	right hip	2017-02-09	Pain and difficulty in performing certain movements.	The injury happened during a competition, affecting his performance and causing him to withdraw from subsequent events.	During a performance, Denis Ten fell awkwardly, causing an injury to his right hip.	8 weeks	Included rest, physical therapy, and gradual reintroduction to training.	Missed important competitions and disrupted his training schedule.	Increased stress about recovery time and future performance.	No previous right hip injuries.	Returned to competition in the following season.	Severe	Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.	Team physician and physical therapist.	Required ongoing monitoring and preventive exercises.	Strengthening and flexibility exercises for the hip.	Several key competitions in the season.	Sharp pain and limited range of motion in the right hip.	Moderate, required preventive care.	Support from coaches, family, and medical team.	Local sports rehabilitation clinic.

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Tributes to Kazakh skating star Denis Ten, who died of stab wounds at the age of 25

Denis Ten, a Sochi Olympic bronze medalist figure skater, was born in Kazakhstan to a family of Korean descent in 1993. He began figure skating at an open-air rink in Almaty and started competing internationally in 2006 at the age of 13. Ten won gold at the 2011 Asian Winter Games in Astana and earned a silver medal at the 2013 ISU World Championships in Ontario, marking his country's first podium finish at the event. He achieved the pinnacle of his career with a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Ten was also the official ambassador for the Almaty 2022 bid committee, aiming to bring the Winter Olympics to Kazakhstan. Despite struggling with injuries in recent seasons, he competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics, finishing in 27th place. Ten celebrated his 25th birthday last month and was planning to join his coach in Toronto to choreograph a new short program.

Thousands Say Goodbye to Kazakhstan's Slain Olympic Skating Medalist

... at a funeral ceremony in Almaty on July 21 to bid a final farewell to Kazakhstan's Olympic figure skating medalist Denis Ten, ...

Denis Ten's Sports Injuries