Evgeni Plushenko's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Evgeni Plushenko'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 | Left Ankle | 2005-10-14 | Missed the 2005-2006 Grand Prix season. | Plushenko injured his left ankle during a training session, which forced him to withdraw from the Grand Prix season to recover. | Sustained during a training session. | Several weeks | Rest, ice, and physiotherapy. | Missed important competitions but returned in time for the 2006 Winter Olympics. | Determination to recover in time for the Olympics. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics. | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapists | No significant long-term issues reported. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | 2005-2006 Grand Prix season | Pain and swelling in the ankle. | Low | Family, coaches, and medical team. | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2014-02-12 | Withdrew from the competition and announced his retirement. | Plushenko was forced to withdraw from the men's singles event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics due to severe back pain caused by a spinal disc herniation. This injury was a significant blow as it happened on home soil. | Occurred during a training session before the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. | Several months | Underwent surgery to replace a spinal disc with an artificial one. | Led to his retirement from competitive skating. | Significant emotional distress, given the timing and location of the injury. | Multiple back injuries throughout his career. | Did not return to competitive skating. | Severe | Surgery | Dr. Ilya Pekarsky | Chronic back issues. | Regular physiotherapy and core strengthening exercises. | Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics | Severe back pain and inability to perform jumps. | High | Family, coaches, and medical team. | Moscow, Russia |
| Dislocations | Right Shoulder | 2012-08-04 | Missed the start of the 2012-2013 season. | Plushenko dislocated his right shoulder during a training session, which required immediate medical attention and a period of rehabilitation. | Occurred during a training session. | Several weeks | Rest, immobilization, and physiotherapy. | Missed the start of the 2012-2013 season but returned later in the year. | Frustration and determination to return to form. | None reported in the same area. | Returned later in the 2012-2013 season. | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapists | No significant long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Start of the 2012-2013 season | Pain and inability to move the shoulder. | Moderate | Family, coaches, and medical team. | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Groin Injuries | Groin | 2010-03-14 | Withdrew from the competition. | During the 2010 World Championships, Plushenko suffered a groin injury that forced him to withdraw from the competition. | Sustained during the 2010 World Championships. | Several weeks | Rest and physiotherapy. | Missed the remainder of the 2010 season. | Frustration due to the timing of the injury. | None reported in the same area. | Returned for the 2010-2011 season. | Moderate | Rest and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapists | No significant long-term issues reported. | Strengthening and flexibility exercises. | 2010 World Championships | Pain and limited movement in the groin area. | Moderate | Family, coaches, and medical team. | St. Petersburg, Russia |
Evgeni Plushenko's Sports Injuries Videos
Evgeni Plushenko withdraws from Sochi 2014 due to spinal injury
Evgeni Plushenko's final jump! Evgeni will no longer be able to compete due to a spinal injury.
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Two-time Olympic champion in figure skating, Evgeni Plushenko, was hospitalized.
Inside Edge: Plushenko's Stunning Retirement
Michelle Kwan, Peter Schrager, and Julie Stewart-Binks discuss Evgeni Plushenko's unexpected retirement from figure skating due to injury. Despite his illustrious career with two Olympic gold medals and two silver medals, Plushenko's decision to withdraw during warm-ups was surprising. Michelle empathizes, recalling her own experience of withdrawing from the Olympics due to injury. Peter criticizes Plushenko for not withdrawing earlier to allow 17-year-old Maxim Kovtun, who had beaten him at Nationals, to compete. The discussion highlights the impact on the Russian team and the audience, as Plushenko’s withdrawal dampened the night's energy and affected the performances of other skaters. The segment concludes with acknowledgment of Plushenko's remarkable career and the disappointment of his early retirement.
