Kamaru Usman's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Mma

Kamaru Usman'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
Foot Injuries Left Foot 2022-03-18 Pain, difficulty walking and training. Usman sustained a foot injury while preparing for his title defense against Leon Edwards. During training for a title defense. 2 months Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE method), followed by physical therapy. Minor delay in training schedule. Mild concern about mobility and agility post-recovery. None reported in the same area. 2022-05-19 Moderate RICE method, physical therapy. Sports medicine specialist, physical therapists. No significant long-term impact expected. Enhanced footwork drills, better footwear. None. Sharp pain, swelling. Low to moderate. Coaches, medical team. Training facility and medical center.
Hand Injuries Right Hand 2021-04-23 Fracture, pain, inability to use the hand properly. Usman fractured his right hand during his UFC 261 fight against Jorge Masvidal. During a fight against Jorge Masvidal. 3 months Rest, immobilization with a cast, followed by physical therapy. Short-term disruption in training and fight schedule. Concern about the hand's strength and durability post-recovery. None reported in the same area. 2021-07-24 Moderate Casting, physical therapy. Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapists. Full recovery expected with no long-term issues. Improved hand protection during fights. One scheduled fight. Severe pain, swelling, inability to move fingers. Low to moderate. Team, family, medical staff. Orthopedic clinic and training facility.
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2018-11-29 Pain and swelling, difficulty in movement. Usman suffered a severe knee injury during his training camp for his fight against Rafael dos Anjos. During training for a fight. 6 months Physical therapy, rest, and specific knee strengthening exercises. Delayed his fight schedule and impacted training routines. Increased anxiety about re-injury. None reported in the same area. 2019-05-25 High Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications. Orthopedic specialist, physical therapists. Required ongoing management and monitoring. Enhanced warm-up routines, knee braces. Several scheduled fights. Sharp pain, immediate swelling. Moderate to high. Coaches, medical team, family. Training facility and specialized medical centers.

Kamaru Usman's Sports Injuries Videos

About my knee...

Guys, this is crazy. Yesterday, seeing that tweet, it just goes to show how quickly people jump on news and media and assume it's true. Whoever started it or claimed they heard or saw something, how could you have possibly heard what I said when it was just me and Justin on a stage in front of thousands of people in a mall? Were you next to us to hear what I was saying? It's stupid and just dumb. If my knee was hurt, why would I get up and insist on hitting mitts? People believe anything you put on the internet. Whoever that was, stop it with the clickbait. Clearly, I'm fine. This is the exclusive behind-the-scenes for UFC 294 as it pertains to me, so make sure you like, subscribe, and follow. Hit that link; let's go.
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Kamaru Usman's knees are injured.

Tomorrow has destroyed knees. His knees are so messed up that he is in constant pain. He fights in pain and walks downstairs backwards. He was so injured that he had to walk on the grass because the sidewalk hurt too much. There is a drastic difference between the musculature in his legs and his upper body, likely due to his destroyed knees. His wrestling is mostly done with his upper body, not his legs. His mind is the most dangerous thing about him because he can overcome that kind of pain. Everywhere he walks, every step is constant pain.
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Referee Tells Kamaru Usman to Stop Faking Nut Shot

Turn up the volume to hear the left hand impact during the reaction.
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