Keiji Tanaka's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Figure Skating

Keiji Tanaka'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
Ankle Injuries right ankle 2016-12-23 Swelling and limited mobility. Keiji Tanaka injured his right ankle while attempting a jump during practice on December 24, 2016. The injury caused significant swelling and limited his mobility, affecting his performance. During a practice session while attempting a jump. 4 weeks RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), physical therapy, and gradual return to training. Missed several weeks of practice and had to withdraw from a few competitions. Concern about re-injury during jumps. None reported in the right ankle prior to this incident. 2017-01-30 Moderate RICE, physical therapy Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist None reported Strengthening exercises for the ankle and cautious approach to jumps. 2017 Japan National Championships Pain and swelling in the right ankle Moderate Team, family, and medical staff Training facility and local clinic
Knee Injuries left knee 2018-10-09 Pain and instability in the knee. Keiji Tanaka sustained an injury to his left knee on October 10, 2018, during a competition. He landed awkwardly after a jump, resulting in pain and instability in the knee. During a competition, landed awkwardly after a jump. 6 weeks Rest, physical therapy, and gradual reintroduction to training. Had to withdraw from several competitions to focus on recovery. Heightened anxiety about performing complex jumps. None reported in the left knee prior to this incident. 2018-11-25 Severe Rest, physical therapy, knee brace Team physiotherapist and orthopedic surgeon Ongoing need for knee strengthening exercises and monitoring. Regular strengthening exercises and use of knee support during training. 2018 Skate Canada International Sharp pain and instability in the left knee High Team, family, and medical staff Training facility and specialized sports clinic

Keiji Tanaka's Sports Injuries Videos

19 Keiji TANAKA (JPN) - ISU JGP Czech Skate 2013 Junior Men's Free Skating

To license ISU footage: https://bit.ly/3M7bcaF Keiji TANAKA (JPN) - ISU JGP Czech Skate 2013 Junior Men Free Skating.
Video thumb: 19 Keiji TANAKA (JPN) - ISU JGP Czech Skate 2013 Junior Men's Free Skating

15 Keiji TANAKA (JPN) - ISU JGP Lake Placid Junior Men's Free Skating

To license ISU footage: https://bit.ly/3M7bcaF Keiji Tanaka (JPN) - ISU JGP Lake Placid Junior Men Free Skating
Video thumb: 15 Keiji TANAKA (JPN) - ISU JGP Lake Placid Junior Men's Free Skating