Karolína Plíšková's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Karolína Plíšková'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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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2019-09-30 | Withdrew from the China Open. | Karolína Plíšková experienced lower back pain during a practice session, which led to her withdrawal from the China Open. This injury caused her significant discomfort and limited her mobility. | During a practice session before the China Open. | 2 weeks | Physical therapy and rest. | Missed several important matches. | Frustration and concern about recurrence. | None specifically reported in the lower back. | 2019-10-15 | Moderate | Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, rest. | Team physiotherapist and personal doctor. | No long-term impact reported. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises for the lower back. | China Open 2019 | Sharp pain in the lower back during movement. | Moderate, with improper care. | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and team facilities. |
| Thigh Injuries | Right Thigh | 2020-08-14 | Struggled to move effectively, impacting her performance. | Karolína Plíšková suffered a right thigh strain during a match at the Western & Southern Open. This injury affected her ability to move laterally and hampered her overall performance in the tournament. | During a match at the Western & Southern Open. | 3 weeks | Rest, ice therapy, and gradual return to training. | Short-term performance dip. | Concern about her fitness level. | None specifically reported in the right thigh. | 2020-09-05 | Mild to Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and on-site medical team. | No long-term impact reported. | Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. | None, but performance was affected. | Tightness and pain in the right thigh. | Low to moderate, with proper care. | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and tournament facilities. |
| Wrist Injuries | Right Wrist | 2021-05-31 | Pain and limited range of motion, leading to an early exit from the tournament. | Karolína Plíšková injured her right wrist during a match at the French Open. The injury significantly affected her ability to hit forehands and serves, leading to an early exit from the tournament. | During a match at the French Open. | 4 weeks | Rest, splinting, and physical therapy. | Missed several weeks of competition. | Anxiety about the injury's impact on her game. | None specifically reported in the right wrist. | 2021-07-01 | Moderate | Rest, splinting, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and specialist doctor. | No long-term impact reported, but cautious approach advised. | Wrist strengthening exercises and proper technique. | Second half of the French Open 2021 | Pain and swelling in the right wrist. | Moderate, with improper care. | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and team facilities. |
Karolína Plíšková's Sports Injuries Videos
Karolina Plíšková damages umpire's chair in a tantrum
The former tennis world number one Karolina Plíšková took her frustration out on the umpire's chair after her defeat (3-6, 6-3, 7-5).
WTA - Rome Open 2018 | Pliskova Attacks Umpire’s Chair | Full Drama
Former world number one Karolina Pliskova smashed the umpire's chair in frustration after losing to Greece's Maria Sakkari in...
Karolina Pliskova smashes umpire's chair with racket after loss | 05/16/2018
Karolina Pliskova breaks umpire's chair in racquet rage, loses to Maria Sakkari after a controversial call.
Pliskova optimistic about injury ahead of French Open
Karolina Pliskova expressed confidence in recovering from her thigh injury before her next match, mentioning that conditions are the same for everyone and acknowledging the heavier clay. She remains optimistic about her chances in the tournament, noting her recent good performance in Rome and the progress in her recovery. She hopes to be nearly 100% by her next match on Tuesday.
