Elvis Stojko's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Figure Skating

Elvis Stojko'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	2000-11-14	Forced to withdraw from several competitions to recover.	The ankle injury was a significant setback, as it happened during the peak of the competitive season.	Stojko injured his right ankle during a training session while practicing a triple axel.	6 weeks	Included rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physiotherapy.	The injury caused him to miss key competitions, affecting his rankings.	Disappointment and frustration due to the timing of the injury.	No significant previous ankle injuries reported.	2001 National Championships	Moderate	RICE protocol, followed by physiotherapy.	Team physiotherapist and sports doctor.	Required careful management and strengthening to prevent future injuries.	More emphasis on ankle-strengthening exercises and proper landing techniques.	Several Grand Prix events	Swelling and pain in the ankle, difficulty bearing weight.	Moderate	Coaching team and medical staff.	Training facility and sports clinic.
Groin Injuries	Right Groin	1994-02-28	He had to adjust his training and performance routines.	Stojko's groin injury affected his ability to perform jumps and spins, which are crucial elements in figure skating.	Elvis Stojko sustained a groin injury during the practice session leading up to the World Championships.	2 months	Focused on physiotherapy and specific exercises to strengthen the groin area.	Despite the injury, Stojko managed to compete and perform well, but it did limit his technical elements.	The injury caused stress and concern about his ability to compete at his best.	No significant previous groin injuries reported.	1994 World Championships	Moderate	Physiotherapy, rest, and targeted exercises.	Team physiotherapist and sports doctor.	Required ongoing management to prevent re-injury.	Incorporated more groin-strengthening exercises into his regular routine.	None	Pain and discomfort in the groin area during jumps.	Moderate	Coaching team and medical staff.	Training facility and sports clinic.
Quadriceps Injuries	Left Quadriceps	1998-01-31	The injury limited his ability to execute high-difficulty jumps.	Despite the injury, Stojko managed to win a silver medal, showing incredible resilience and determination.	During the 1998 Winter Olympics, Stojko sustained a quadriceps injury while performing a quadruple jump.	3 months	Intensive physiotherapy and gradual return to full training.	The injury highlighted his toughness but also raised concerns about long-term impacts on his jumping ability.	Frustration and determination to overcome the setback.	Previously had minor quadriceps strains but nothing this severe.	1998 World Championships	Severe	Rest, physiotherapy, and careful management of training load.	Olympic medical team and personal physiotherapist.	Had to be cautious with training intensity to avoid re-injury.	Implemented more comprehensive warm-up routines and strength training.	None	Sharp pain in the quadriceps muscle and difficulty performing jumps.	High	Coaching staff and medical team.	Olympic Village medical facilities and home training center.