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
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).
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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...
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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.
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