Kosuke Kitajima's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Swimming
Kosuke Kitajima'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 | 2010-03-09 | Severe pain and inability to perform certain swimming strokes. | Kosuke Kitajima sustained a lower back injury in early 2010 while lifting weights. This injury forced him to take a break from his usual training routine. | During a weightlifting session as part of dryland training. | 3 months | Engaged in physiotherapy and low-impact exercises to strengthen the back muscles and improve flexibility. | Had to sit out several training sessions and minor competitions. | Concern about the potential long-term effects on his swimming career. | None reported in the same area. | 2010-06-15 | Severe | Physical therapy, rest, and pain management with medications. | Team physiotherapist, sports doctor, and a back specialist. | Needed to be cautious with future weightlifting sessions and dryland training. | Implemented a more controlled and supervised weightlifting regimen. | Missed several local competitions and one international meet. | Intense pain and stiffness in the lower back. | High, especially if not properly managed. | Family, coaches, medical team, and fellow swimmers. | Team's training facility and a specialized rehabilitation center. |
| Shoulder Injuries | right shoulder | 2007-05-14 | Inability to swim at full capacity and pain during movements. | Kosuke Kitajima suffered a shoulder injury during preparations for the 2007 World Championships. He had to modify his training regimen to avoid aggravating the injury. | During an intensive training session leading up to the World Championships. | 2 months | Underwent physical therapy focusing on strengthening and flexibility exercises for the shoulder. | Missed crucial training sessions but managed to recover in time for major competitions. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about his performance levels. | None reported in the same area. | 2007-07-20 | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Incorporated more shoulder strengthening and flexibility exercises into his routine. | Missed a few local competitions leading up to the World Championships. | Sharp pain and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. | Moderate, if not properly managed. | Family, coaches, and medical team. | Team's training facility. |
Kosuke Kitajima's Sports Injuries Videos
The rivalry between Brendan Hansen and Kosuke Kitajima
The video examines the rivalry between American swimmer Brendan Hansen and Japanese star Kosuke Kitajima, which began in 2001 when both athletes emerged on the international scene. Hansen describes their relationship as competitive and intense, likening it to two alpha dogs posturing. The rivalry intensified during the 2004 Olympic Games and continued with each swimmer breaking world records and pushing each other to excel. Hansen reflects on how this competition motivated him, particularly noting Kitajima's influence on his training and mindset.
Kosuke Kitajima Breaststroke 3/4 (Underwater Camera/200m/2010)
Kosuke Kitajima put on a big show in the 200m Breaststroke Final at the Pan Pacific Championships in August 2010. He's known for being a big meet swimmer. His technique is notable, with his knees kept tight and ankles turned way out, which is crucial for the breaststroke kick. He sets his body high in the water, smoothly undulating and rolling through to maintain his stroke all the way to the end, finishing with a time of 2:08.36—a great swim.
