Fran Tarkenton's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Fran Tarkenton'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 | 1974-09-14 | Missed a few games and had limited mobility for the rest of the season. | The injury occurred in the first quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers. Tarkenton was sacked and twisted his ankle awkwardly under the weight of the defender. | Fran Tarkenton suffered a right ankle injury during a game while being tackled by a defensive lineman. | 3 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and received regular treatments including ice, compression, and elevation. | Tarkenton's mobility was slightly affected for the remainder of the season, but he was able to return to play. | Increased caution in his playing style to avoid further injury. | None reported on the right ankle before this incident. | Returned to competition after 3 weeks of rehabilitation. | Moderate | Physical therapy, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physicians and physical therapists | No significant long-term impact reported. | Wore an ankle brace for the remainder of the season. | Missed 3 games. | Severe pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. | Moderate risk if not properly managed. | Support from team medical staff and family. | Team facility |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 1978-10-21 | Significant swelling and pain, missed several games. | The injury occurred during a game against the Chicago Bears. Tarkenton was scrambling to avoid a sack when he was tackled low, causing his knee to twist unnaturally. | Fran Tarkenton suffered a left knee injury after being hit low by a defensive player during a scramble. | 5 weeks | Extensive physical therapy, including exercises to strengthen the knee and improve flexibility. | Temporarily affected his agility and confidence in scrambling. | Increased anxiety about sustaining further knee injuries. | Previously had mild knee sprains but nothing as severe. | Returned to competition after 5 weeks of intensive rehabilitation. | Severe | Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and knee brace. | Team physicians, orthopedic specialists, and physical therapists. | Required ongoing maintenance and care to manage knee health. | Strengthening exercises and wearing a knee brace during games. | Missed 4 games. | Immediate pain, severe swelling, and inability to bear weight on the knee. | High risk if not properly managed. | Support from team medical staff, coaches, and family. | Team facility and specialized sports medicine clinic. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 1971-11-06 | Limited throwing ability and missed a couple of games. | The injury occurred in a game against the Detroit Lions. Tarkenton was tackled from behind and landed hard on his right shoulder, causing a strain. | Fran Tarkenton suffered a right shoulder injury after being sacked and landing awkwardly on his throwing shoulder. | 2 weeks | Rest, physical therapy focusing on shoulder mobility and strength, and gradual return to throwing. | Short-term impact on his passing accuracy and distance. | Increased caution when taking hits. | None reported on the right shoulder before this incident. | Returned to competition after 2 weeks of rehabilitation. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed 2 games. | Sharp pain, limited range of motion, and difficulty throwing. | Moderate risk if not properly managed. | Support from team medical staff and family. | Team facility |
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