Frankie Edgar's Sports Injuries
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Frankie Edgar'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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| Concussions | Head | 2013-07-05 | Mild concussion symptoms | Frankie Edgar experienced concussion symptoms after enduring several hard strikes to the head during his bout with Charles Oliveira. Despite this, he won the fight via unanimous decision. | During a fight with Charles Oliveira at UFC 162 | 2-4 weeks | Rest and avoidance of physical activity to ensure proper brain recovery. | No major impact on his career, as he continued to fight successfully in subsequent matches. | Minimal, given Edgar's experienced and resilient nature. | Previous facial injuries and general wear from fighting. | 2013-11-16 | Mild | Rest and monitoring for any worsening symptoms. | UFC medical team and personal health advisors. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced headgear during training and better defensive strategies. | None, as he returned to fight within a few months. | Dizziness, headache, and light sensitivity. | Moderate, as repeated concussions can lead to long | Team, family, and medical professionals. | Home and medical facilities. |
| Facial Injuries | Face | 2012-02-25 | Broken nose and swollen eye | Frankie Edgar suffered a broken nose and a swollen eye after taking a vicious upkick to the face from Benson Henderson. Despite the injuries, he continued to fight and lost via unanimous decision. | During a fight with Benson Henderson at UFC 144 | 6-8 weeks | Rest, ice, and medical supervision to ensure proper healing of the nose and reduction of swelling around the eye. | The injuries did not significantly impact his career, as he returned to fight later that year. | Minimal, as Edgar is known for his resilience and toughness. | None specifically mentioned before this incident. | 2012-08-11 | Moderate | Medical attention for the broken nose and swelling, including possible realignment of the nasal bones. | UFC medical team and personal medical advisors. | No significant long-term impact reported. | N/A | None, as he returned for a rematch with Henderson within the same year. | Immediate pain, swelling, and difficulty breathing through the nose. | Low, as facial injuries of this nature are typical | Team and family support. | Home and medical facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2014-05-15 | Sprained knee | While preparing for an upcoming fight, Frankie Edgar sprained his right knee during a training session. This injury required him to modify his training regimen temporarily. | Training for a fight | 4-6 weeks | Physical therapy, rest, and gradual reintroduction of training exercises. | Minor, as he was able to continue his career without long-term issues. | Minimal, as Edgar is used to overcoming physical challenges. | No significant knee injuries reported prior. | 2014-07-06 | Mild | Physical therapy and rest. | Personal physical therapist and medical team. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved warm-up routines and knee support during training. | None significant, as the injury occurred during training and not an actual fight. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate, given the nature of knee injuries. | Training team and medical professionals. | Home and training facilities. |
Frankie Edgar's Sports Injuries Videos
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Just three weeks before UFC 130, news broke that the main event, the third installment in the trilogy battle between lightweight fighters, was in jeopardy. Frankie Edgar discusses his injuries, including a recent back issue and rib cartilage problem that have required rehab and potential shots to reduce inflammation. Despite these setbacks, Edgar hopes to return to fighting by the end of summer or early fall. He's eager to complete the trilogy with Gray Maynard, expressing frustration over the delays and the mental and physical toll of preparing for the same opponent repeatedly.
