Goran Ivanišević's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Goran Ivanišević'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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| Knee Injuries | right knee | 2000-03-14 | Swelling and instability | Ivanišević experienced a right knee injury during a match, which caused significant swelling and instability, forcing him to withdraw from several tournaments. | Twisted knee during a match | 2-3 months | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy | Missed important tournaments, affecting his ranking | Anxiety about re-injury | None noted in the same area | Returned in mid-2000 | Moderate | RICE and physical therapy | Physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist | Occasional knee pain and caution during matches | Strengthening exercises and knee support | Several ATP tournaments | Sharp pain and swelling | Moderate | Medical team and coach | Home and sports clinic |
| Shoulder Injuries | left shoulder | 2001-12-31 | Severe pain and reduced range of motion | Goran Ivanišević struggled with a left shoulder injury that severely impacted his serving ability. The injury was a result of repetitive strain from his powerful serves. | Repetitive strain from serving | Several months | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication | Significantly hampered his performance and led to a drop in rankings | Increased frustration and pressure | None noted in the same area | Returned in late 2002 | High | Physical therapy and medication | Team doctor and physiotherapist | Chronic pain and occasional flare-ups | Modified training regimen to reduce strain | Several ATP tournaments | Pain and stiffness in the shoulder | Moderate to high | Family, coach, and medical team | Home and specialized sports clinic |
| Wrist Injuries | right wrist | 1999-08-09 | Pain and limited movement | Ivanišević suffered a right wrist injury due to overuse from intense practice sessions, which resulted in pain and limited movement, affecting his backhand shots. | Overuse from intense practice sessions | 6 weeks | Rest, splinting, and physical therapy | Temporary decline in performance | Frustration due to limited practice | None noted in the same area | Returned in late 1999 | Moderate | Rest, splinting, and physical therapy | Physiotherapist and sports doctor | Occasional wrist pain | Wrist strengthening exercises and proper rest | A few ATP tournaments | Pain and stiffness in the wrist | Moderate | Medical team and coach | Home and sports clinic |