Jimmie Johnson's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Jimmie Johnson'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 | 2012-08-11 | Experienced significant pain and required physical therapy. | Johnson's car went off track and hit a barrier, causing a jarring impact that led to the back injury. | Jimmie Johnson sustained a lower back injury during a race at Watkins Glen International. | 4 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and used pain management techniques. | Moderate; had to withdraw from one race and had limited performance in a few others. | Increased focus on physical conditioning and back strength. | None | 2012-09-09 | Moderate | Physical therapy and pain management. | NASCAR medical team and physical therapist. | Occasional back pain, managed with regular exercises. | Enhanced seat cushioning and back support in the car. | 1 race | Severe lower back pain and limited mobility. | Moderate | Family, team members, and medical staff. | Home and physical therapy center. |
| Concussions | Head | 2018-06-23 | Missed several practice sessions and faced difficulties with concentration and balance. | Johnson collided with another car, causing his vehicle to spin and hit the wall. The impact resulted in a concussion. | Jimmie Johnson suffered a concussion during a crash at the Sonoma Raceway. | 2 weeks | Underwent cognitive and physical rest, followed by a gradual return to racing activities. | Minor; he was able to return to racing without long-term effects. | Increased caution during races following the incident. | None | 2018-07-08 | Moderate | Rest and monitoring by medical staff. | NASCAR medical team and personal physician. | No long-term effects reported. | Enhanced safety measures and improved helmet design. | 2 practice sessions | Headache, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. | Low | Family, team members, and medical staff. | Home and team facilities. |
| Fractures | Right Wrist | 2013-04-13 | Required a cast and physical therapy. | Johnson's car was involved in a multi-car pileup, leading to a severe impact that caused the fracture. | Jimmie Johnson fractured his right wrist during a crash at the Texas Motor Speedway. | 6 weeks | Wore a cast for 4 weeks followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Moderate; missed one race and had limited performance in a few others. | Heightened awareness of crash risks and focus on safety. | None | 2013-05-26 | Severe | Casting and physical therapy. | NASCAR medical team and orthopedic specialist. | Minor stiffness occasionally reported. | Improved wrist support in the car. | 1 race | Severe pain and swelling in the right wrist. | Moderate | Family, team members, and medical staff. | Home and physical therapy center. |
Jimmie Johnson's Sports Injuries Videos
I thought it was over: Jimmie Johnson’s brake failure at 150 mph.
Racing superstar Jimmie Johnson details two of his scariest crashes in his career. The first crash occurred at Watkins Glen in 2000 when his brakes failed, causing him to crash into foam barriers at 150 miles per hour. Johnson recalls going limp in the car, which helped him avoid severe injury. The second crash happened during the Baja 1000, where he fell asleep at the wheel and woke up just before crashing into a boulder. This crash left him stranded for a day without communication, as his support crew was arrested in a nearby town. Johnson reflects on the emotional aftermath and the embrace with his father, who had a premonition about the crash.
Jimmie Johnson crashes during practice | Michigan 2013
At Michigan, Jimmy Johnson crashed during final practice, spinning in turn four and hitting the wall hard with his Chevrolet. The team is already unloading the backup car. Johnson, who had engine trouble in both races here last year, was on his 10th lap when the car spun around, hitting the outside retaining wall. Brad Keselowski was also involved, going down into the grass.
