Ksenia Afanasyeva's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Ksenia Afanasyeva'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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| Ankle Injuries | right ankle | 2011-08-21 | Unable to compete in the 2011 World Championships. | Afanasyeva injured her right ankle during a training session leading up to the World Championships. This injury forced her to withdraw from the competition. | During training for the World Championships. | 3 months | Physical therapy focused on strengthening and stabilizing the ankle. | Missed a major international competition, affecting her rankings. | Frustration and disappointment due to missing out on a significant event. | None reported on the right ankle. | 2012 European Championships. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | Increased focus on ankle strengthening exercises in her training regime. | Ankle braces during training and competition. | 2011 World Championships. | Sharp pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate | Family, coach, and medical team. | National training center. |
| Back Injuries | lower back | 2014-05-14 | Limited her training and performance capacity. | Afanasyeva experienced a lower back injury while performing a complex floor routine. The injury required her to take a break from intensive training. | During a floor exercise routine. | 2 months | Physical therapy, including stretching and strengthening exercises for the lower back. | Had to modify her routines to avoid aggravating the injury. | Concern about long-term impacts on her gymnastics career. | None reported on the lower back. | 2014 World Championships. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physiotherapist and sports medicine specialist. | Ongoing management of lower back health. | Regular core strengthening exercises and routine physical therapy. | None, but training was significantly affected. | Pain and stiffness in the lower back. | High | Family, coach, and medical team. | National training center. |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2016-06-09 | Missed the 2016 Rio Olympics. | Afanasyeva suffered a knee injury while dismounting from the balance beam. The injury was severe enough to require surgery and extensive rehabilitation, causing her to miss the Rio Olympics. | During a dismount from the balance beam. | 6 months | Post-surgical physical therapy focusing on knee mobility and strength. | Missed a major international event, affecting her standings and momentum. | Significant disappointment and stress due to missing the Olympics. | None reported on the left knee. | 2017 World Championships. | Severe | Surgery followed by intensive physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist. | Ongoing knee management and modified training routines. | Knee braces and targeted strengthening exercises. | 2016 Rio Olympics. | Sharp pain and instability in the left knee. | High | Family, coach, and medical team. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
Ksenia Afanasyeva's Sports Injuries Videos
Ksenia Afanasyeva 2012 Olympic Floor Routine TF
Score: 14.333 Ksenia Afanasyeva 2012 Olympic Floor TF. Footage belongs to the International Olympic Committee.
Ksenia Afanasyeva performs to Bajofondo's "Grand Guignol" | Music Monday
Ksenia Afanasyeva performs a floor routine to Bajofondo's "Grand Guignol" in artistic gymnastics at the London 2012 Olympics.
Ksenia Afanasyeva 2012 Olympics Quarterfinal Balance Beam
Ksenia Afanasyeva 2012 Olympics QF BB Score: 15.066. Footage belongs to the International Olympic Committee and BBC.
