Kim Yuna's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Kim Yuna'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 | 2010-01-31 | Swelling and pain, difficulty in landing jumps | Kim Yuna suffered a right ankle injury just before the 2010 Winter Olympics, which required immediate attention and careful management. | Twisted ankle during a jump in practice | A few weeks | Immediate medical intervention, followed by rest and physical therapy | Required careful management leading up to the Olympics | Increased stress and concern about performance at the Olympics | Previous hip and back injuries | Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics | Mild to moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and physical therapy | Team doctors and physiotherapists | No significant long-term impact reported | Improved landing techniques and ankle strengthening exercises | No major competitions missed, managed to compete in the Olympics | Swelling and pain in the right ankle | Low, with proper care and technique | Coaches, medical team, and family | Training facilities and medical centers |
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2008-10-31 | Limited mobility and pain during routines | Kim Yuna sustained a lower back injury during the 2008-2009 season, causing her to adjust her training and performance schedules. | Strained muscles during intensive training | Several weeks | Underwent physical therapy and reduced training load | Had to adjust her training and performance schedules | Increased anxiety about re-injury | Previous hip injury in 2007 | Returned to competition in late 2008 | Moderate | Physical therapy and rest | Team doctors and physiotherapists | Required ongoing management and care | Strengthening exercises and careful monitoring | Missed some training sessions but no major competitions | Pain and stiffness in the lower back | Moderate, managed with strengthening exercises | Coaches, medical team, and family | Training facilities and medical centers |
| Hip Injuries | Left Hip | 2007-11-30 | Severe pain and difficulty in performing jumps | Kim Yuna struggled with a hip injury during the 2007-2008 season, which significantly affected her training and performance. | Overuse during training and competitions | Several months | Underwent physical therapy and reduced training intensity | Had to withdraw from some events and modify her training regimen | Increased stress and pressure to perform despite the injury | None reported before this | Returned to competition in early 2008 | Moderate | Physical therapy and rest | Team doctors and physiotherapists | Managed with ongoing physical therapy and careful monitoring | Enhanced focus on warm-up and cool-down routines | Several competitions in late 2007 and early 2008 | Pain and stiffness in the hip | Moderate, managed with careful monitoring | Coaches, medical team, and family | Training facilities and medical centers |
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Figure Skating: Kim Yuna Eyeing December Return After Injury
Figure skater Kim Yuna is aiming to return from her foot injury within the next two months. At a media day event for the 100-day countdown to the Sochi Winter Olympics, Kim stated her condition is at 70 percent, and she's able to skate and practice jumps. The 23-year-old gold medalist expressed confidence leading up to the games, calling Sochi her swan song and hoping for a greater experience than in her past competitions. Fans can expect her full return by December.
