Elena Zamolodchikova's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Elena Zamolodchikova'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 | Right Ankle | 2001-04-14 | Severe pain and swelling, unable to bear weight | Elena Zamolodchikova suffered a significant ankle injury during her floor exercise routine at the 2001 European Championships. The injury required immediate medical attention and forced her to withdraw from the competition. | During a floor exercise routine at the European Championships | 6 weeks | Included physical therapy, rest, and gradual return to training. | Missed several competitions, including the 2001 World Championships. | Experienced frustration and concern about the ability to return to peak performance. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to competition in late 2001. | High | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | Occasional discomfort during high-impact routines. | Wearing ankle supports and performing strengthening exercises. | 2001 World Championships | Sharp pain, swelling, and bruising. | Moderate | Team coaches, family, and medical staff. | Training facility and specialized sports clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2004-06-24 | Torn ligament requiring surgery | Elena Zamolodchikova tore a ligament in her right knee during a balance beam dismount in a training session in 2004. The injury was severe enough to require surgical intervention and extensive rehabilitation. | During a balance beam dismount at a training session | 6 months | Post-surgery rest, followed by physical therapy, and a gradual return to gymnastics activities. | Missed the 2004 Athens Olympics and several other major competitions. | Significant disappointment and stress due to missing the Olympics and concerns about long-term career prospects. | Previous right ankle injury, but no prior knee injuries. | Returned to competition in early 2005. | High | Surgery, followed by extensive physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon, team physiotherapist, and rehabilitation specialist. | Occasional knee pain and reduced flexibility. | Strengthening exercises, knee brace during high-impact activities. | 2004 Athens Olympics, 2004 World Championships | Severe pain, instability, and swelling. | Moderate | Family, coaches, medical staff, and sports psychologists. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
| Wrist Injuries | Left Wrist | 2002-08-09 | Sprain with limited movement and significant pain | Elena Zamolodchikova injured her left wrist during a vault landing at the 2002 Russian National Championships. The injury was diagnosed as a sprain, requiring her to take a break from training. | During a vault landing at the Russian National Championships | 4 weeks | Included rest, wrist supports, and gradual strengthening exercises. | Missed part of the training season and had limited participation in subsequent competitions. | Concern about future vault landings and potential for re-injury. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to competition by the end of 2002. | Moderate | Rest, splinting, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | Occasional stiffness and discomfort during intense training. | Use of wrist supports and modified training techniques. | None significant, but limited participation in minor events. | Pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. | Low to moderate | Coaches, teammates, and medical staff. | Training facility and local clinic. |
Elena Zamolodchikova's Sports Injuries Videos
Elena Zamolodchikova (RUS) - 2000 Olympics - FX EF
Score: 9.850 (Start Value: 10.0) (Gold Medal). Yelena Zamolodchikova (Russia) 2000 Sydney (Australia) Summer Olympic Games
Elena Zamolodchikova (RUS) - 2000 Olympic Games FX EF
Elena Zamolodchikova (RUS) - 1st place SV 10.985.
Elena Zamolodchikova (RUS) - 2000 Olympic Games Event Final Vault
Elena Zamolodchikova (RUS) - 1st place (9731) 1st vault (SV 10) - 9712 2nd vault (SV 9.9) - 9750.
