Gabriela Potorac's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Gabriela Potorac'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 | left ankle | 1987-05-11 | Swelling and severe pain, unable to put weight on the foot. | Gabriela Potorac suffered a left ankle injury while performing a vault in a gymnastics competition. The awkward landing caused immediate pain and swelling. | During a gymnastics routine, she landed awkwardly after a vault. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy including balance exercises, strengthening, and mobility work. | Missed several competitions, but made a full recovery. | Initially apprehensive about vaulting again, but regained confidence with time. | None | 1987-07-01 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term impact. | Improved landing techniques and ankle strengthening exercises. | 1987 European Gymnastics Championships | Immediate pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight. | Low | Family, coach, and teammates. | Local sports clinic |
| Knee Injuries | right knee | 1989-08-19 | Swelling, pain, and instability in the knee. | During a floor exercise routine, Gabriela Potorac landed awkwardly after a tumbling pass, resulting in a right knee injury. The injury caused significant swelling and instability. | Landed awkwardly after a tumbling pass during floor exercise. | 8 weeks | Rest, physical therapy focusing on knee stability and strength, and gradual return to activity. | Missed several key competitions, but eventually returned to full form. | Concern about re-injury and impact on performance. | Left ankle injury in 1987, right wrist injury in 1988 | 1989-10-20 | Severe | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), followed by an extensive physical therapy program. | Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist. | Increased attention to knee stability and strength in training. | Strengthening exercises and knee support during high-impact activities. | 1989 World Gymnastics Championships | Immediate pain, swelling, and feeling of instability. | High | Family, coach, and medical team. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center |
| Wrist Injuries | right wrist | 1988-03-14 | Pain and decreased range of motion in the wrist. | Gabriela Potorac injured her right wrist after a fall from the balance beam during practice. The incident caused significant pain and reduced mobility. | Fell during a balance beam routine. | 4 weeks | Splinting, followed by physical therapy focusing on range of motion and strengthening. | Short-term impact, missed a few weeks of training. | Frustration due to interruption in training. | Left ankle injury in 1987 | 1988-04-15 | Mild | Splinting, rest, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports medicine doctor. | None | Enhanced wrist support and improved technique. | None | Pain, swelling, and limited wrist movement. | Moderate | Coach and team physiotherapist. | Team training facility |
Gabriela Potorac's Sports Injuries Videos
Gabriela Szabo / Kofi Amoah Prah Track Meet Collision
30-second iMovie project I created.
Gabriela Potorac - Floor Exercise - 1988 McDonald's American Cup Finals
Score: 9.825 - Gabriela Potorac (Romania) - 1988 McDonald's American Cup Finals - March 6, 1988 - Fairfax, VA.
Olympic hopeful Skye Blakely injured at 2024 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials
Video credits: Gymnastics Now, USAG. No copyright infringement intended. For instructional purposes only.
