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