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 |
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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
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Gabriela Potorac (ROU) 1988 Olympics EF BB [1080p60]
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Gabriela Potorac, 1988 OG, Floor Exercise, All-Around

1988 American Cup Finals - Gabriela Potorac (ROM) VT 9.813

The most common injury in rhythmic gymnastics is often related to overuse, particularly affecting the lower extremities, such as ankle sprains, knee injuries, and stress fractures.
