Fernando Verdasco's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Fernando Verdasco'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
Fractures Right Wrist 2019-04-04 Out for the clay season. Verdasco suffered a right wrist fracture after a fall during a practice session in April 2019. Fell during practice session. 6 weeks Immobilization and gradual physiotherapy. Missed the entire clay season. Significant frustration and anxiety about recovery. Right knee strain in 2010, left ankle sprain in 2014, lower back strain in 2016 2019-05-20 Severe Immobilization, rest, and physiotherapy. Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist. Occasional stiffness in the wrist. Wrist strengthening exercises and protective gear. Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Madrid Opens 2019 Severe pain and swelling in the right wrist. Moderate Family, coaching team, and medical staff. Madrid, Spain
Sprains Left Ankle 2014-02-19 Forced to withdraw from Acapulco tournament. Verdasco sprained his left ankle during a training session in February 2014. Twisted his ankle during training. 2 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE method). Missed one tournament. Minor frustration and concern. Right knee strain in 2010 2014-03-06 Mild RICE method and physiotherapy. Team physiotherapist. No significant long-term impact. Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up. Acapulco 2014 Pain and swelling in the left ankle. Low Coaching team and medical staff. Barcelona, Spain
Strains Lower Back 2016-08-09 Had to retire from the tournament. Fernando Verdasco strained his lower back during a match at the Rio Olympics in 2016. During a match at the Rio Olympics. 4 weeks Physical therapy and rest. Missed the U.S. Open 2016. Increased stress and worry about future performance. Right knee strain in 2010, left ankle sprain in 2014 2016-09-10 Moderate Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. Team physiotherapist and chiropractor. Occasional lower back discomfort. Core strengthening and flexibility exercises. U.S. Open 2016 Sharp pain and stiffness in the lower back. Moderate Family, coaching team, and medical staff. Madrid, Spain
Strains Right Knee 2010-05-14 Missed several tournaments. Fernando Verdasco strained his right knee during a match at the Madrid Open in 2010. During a match at the Madrid Open. 3 weeks Physical therapy and rest. Had to withdraw from subsequent tournaments. Concern about re-injury. None 2010-06-05 Moderate Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. No significant long-term impact reported. Strengthening exercises for the knee. French Open 2010 Pain and swelling in the right knee. Moderate Family and coaching team. Madrid, Spain

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