Kirk Cousins's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Kirk Cousins'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concussions | head | 2016-10-01 | Entered the NFL's concussion protocol. | Kirk Cousins suffered a concussion during a game against the Cleveland Browns. The injury occurred following a hard tackle. | Sustained a head injury during a game against the Cleveland Browns after a hard tackle. | 1 week | Followed the NFL's concussion protocol, which included rest and gradual return to physical activity. | No significant long-term effects; he returned to play the following week. | Handled well with no reported issues. | No prior concussions reported. | 2016-10-09 | Moderate | Rest, medical monitoring, and gradual return to play protocol. | Team neurologist and medical staff. | No long-term impact noted. | Increased awareness and adherence to safety protocols. | 0 games | Dizziness, headache, and confusion. | Moderate | Team medical and coaching staff. | Team facility |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2018-11-24 | Played through the injury but required medical evaluation post-game. | Kirk Cousins sustained a left knee injury during a game against the Green Bay Packers. The injury occurred when he was sacked and landed awkwardly on his knee. | Injured his left knee during a game against the Green Bay Packers while being sacked. | 3 weeks | Underwent physical therapy, including strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Minor; he returned to play without significant issues. | Handled well with no reported issues. | No prior significant knee injuries reported. | 2018-12-16 | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | No long-term impact noted. | Improved knee support and strengthening exercises. | 1 game | Pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the left knee. | Moderate | Team medical and coaching staff. | Team facility |
| Sprains | right ankle | 2013-12-14 | Missed the remainder of the game. | Kirk Cousins suffered a right ankle sprain during a game against the Atlanta Falcons. The injury occurred when he was tackled awkwardly, leading to a twist in his ankle. | During a game against the Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins twisted his right ankle while being tackled. | 2 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and strengthening exercises for the ankle. | Minor setback, but he returned to play without significant issues. | Minimal; Kirk remained confident in his abilities. | None reported on the same ankle prior to this incident. | 2013-12-29 | Mild | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | No long-term impact noted. | Increased focus on ankle strengthening exercises. | 1 game | Pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight on the right ankle. | Low | Team support and medical staff. | Team facility |
Kirk Cousins's Sports Injuries Videos
Kirk Cousins Suffers Non-Contact Ankle Injury vs. Packers (Carted Off)
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Take a look at what happened to Kirk Cousins moments ago. It was a non-contact injury. He pumps one time, and then there's the issue. Right now, he's limping over to the sideline. Really hope that he's okay.
Kirk Cousins Ruptures His Achilles: Doctor Explains
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a significant, likely season-ending injury to his right lower leg during a game against the Green Bay Packers. Dr. Brian Sutterer explains the medical details, suggesting the injury appears to be an Achilles rupture. He describes how the injury occurred, noting the plantar flexion and dorsiflexion movements that placed stress on the Achilles tendon. The video includes an anatomy lesson on the Achilles tendon, detailing its structure and the muscles involved. The rupture typically occurs in a region with poor blood supply, making it more susceptible to injury.
