Ecaterina Szabo's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Ecaterina Szabo'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 | 1984-06-14 | Severe pain and swelling, limited mobility. | Ecaterina Szabo suffered a right ankle injury during an intense training session just before the 1984 Summer Olympics. Despite the injury, she continued to train and compete, demonstrating her incredible resilience and determination. | During a training session leading up to the 1984 Summer Olympics. | 3 weeks | Physical therapy and rest, combined with controlled training exercises. | Limited her training intensity temporarily but did not affect her Olympic performance. | Increased determination to overcome the injury and succeed. | None reported in the same area. | 1984-07-28 | Moderate | Ice, compression, elevation, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced warm-up routines and ankle support during training. | None | Sharp pain and swelling. | Low | Support from coaches, medical staff, and teammates. | Olympic training facility |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 1983-09-09 | Swelling, pain, and reduced range of motion. | Ecaterina Szabo experienced a knee injury while performing a complex floor routine. The injury required immediate medical attention and a temporary halt in her training. | During a floor routine in a national competition. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice therapy, and a gradual return to full training. | Short-term impact, missed a few training sessions but returned stronger. | Increased caution in subsequent routines. | None reported in the same area. | 1983-10-10 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises for knee stability. | One national competition | Pain and swelling. | Moderate | Support from family, coaches, and medical team. | Home and training facility |
| Wrist Injuries | Left Wrist | 1982-04-19 | Pain and reduced grip strength. | Ecaterina Szabo injured her left wrist while practicing on the uneven bars. The injury led to a temporary reduction in her training intensity and required medical intervention. | During uneven bars practice. | 2 weeks | Rest, wrist support, and gradual return to training. | Minimal impact, quickly resumed full training. | Slight apprehension in using the injured wrist initially. | None reported in the same area. | 1982-05-05 | Mild | Rest, wrist brace, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Use of wrist supports during practice. | None | Pain and difficulty in gripping. | Low | Support from coaches and medical staff. | Training facility |
Ecaterina Szabo's Sports Injuries Videos
Ecaterina Szabo's Golden Gymnastics Performances - 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
... the Los Angeles 1984 Games were marked by the fierce competition between Ecaterina Szabo (ROM) and Mary Lou Retton (USA).
Ecaterina Szabo (ROM) Floor Exercise - 1984 Olympics Los Angeles Event Final
Ecaterina Szabo (ROM) '84 Olympic Games in Los Angeles - Floor Final: 10.000 Compulsories, 10.000 Optionals, 9.950 Preliminaries.
