Gianni Bugno's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Cycling

Gianni Bugno'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
Back Injuries	Lower Back	1994-08-14	Had to take a break from training and racing to recover.	Bugno suffered from persistent lower back pain that was aggravated during the Tour de France, requiring him to withdraw from the race.	Developed lower back pain due to prolonged cycling and poor posture.	8 weeks	Rest, physical therapy, and adjustments to cycling posture.	Missed key races and had to modify his training regimen.	Frustration and concern about the ability to maintain competitive form.	None related to the back.	Returned to competition after comprehensive rehabilitation and adjustments to posture.	Severe	Rest, physical therapy, and ergonomic adjustments.	Team medical staff, a physiotherapist, and an ergonomic specialist.	Required ongoing management to prevent recurrence.	Regular stretching, core strengthening exercises, and ergonomic adjustments.	Missed the remainder of the Tour de France and subsequent races.	Persistent pain and stiffness in the lower back.	High, managed with ongoing care.	Support from team medical staff, family, and personal physiotherapist.	Team's medical facility and a specialized back rehabilitation clinic.
Fractures	Right Wrist	1989-05-20	Had to withdraw from the race and missed several competitions.	Bugno was involved in a high-speed crash during the Giro d'Italia, which resulted in a fractured right wrist.	Gianni Bugno fractured his right wrist during a crash in a race.	6 weeks	Underwent physical therapy and had his wrist immobilized for a period of time.	Had to take a break from racing, which affected his season's performance.	The injury caused some anxiety regarding crashes in future races.	None related to the wrist.	Returned to competition after full recovery and rehabilitation.	Moderate	Immobilization and physical therapy.	Team medical staff and a specialist in wrist injuries.	No long-term impact reported.	Wore additional protective gear for future races.	Missed the rest of the Giro d'Italia and subsequent races.	Severe pain and inability to move the wrist.	Low after complete recovery.	Support from team, family, and medical staff.	Team's medical facility and a specialized rehabilitation center.
Knee Injuries	Left Knee	1992-04-09	Had to reduce training intensity and missed some early season races.	Bugno experienced severe pain in his left knee after a period of intensive training leading up to the Classics season.	Sustained a knee injury due to overuse and intense training.	4 weeks	Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method followed by physical therapy.	Had a slower start to the season but was able to recover in time for major races.	Concern about the potential for recurring knee issues.	None related to the knee.	Returned to competition after a month of rehabilitation.	Mild	RICE method and physical therapy.	Team physiotherapist and an orthopedic specialist.	No significant long-term impact reported.	Incorporated more stretching and strength training to prevent future knee issues.	Missed a few early-season races.	Pain and swelling in the left knee.	Moderate, managed with proper training and care.	Support from team medical staff and personal physiotherapist.	Team's medical facility and local physiotherapy clinic.