Kurt Warner's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: American Football

Kurt Warner'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
Elbow Injuries Right Elbow 2000-10-21 Pain and difficulty throwing the football. The injury occurred when Warner's elbow was hit while he was in the throwing motion. Warner injured his right elbow during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. 4 weeks Rest and physical therapy focusing on elbow strength and flexibility. Moderate, as he missed several games. Concern about ability to throw effectively. None significant before this elbow injury. 2000-11-19 Moderate Rest and physical therapy. Team doctors and physical therapists. No significant long-term impact reported. Strengthening exercises and protective gear. 4 games Pain and swelling in the elbow. Low, after full recovery. Team support and medical staff. Team facilities.
Hand Injuries Right Hand 2002-09-28 He was unable to throw the football effectively. The injury occurred when Warner's hand was hit by a defender's helmet while he was throwing a pass. Warner broke his right hand during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. 8 weeks Immobilization with a cast followed by physical therapy. Significant, as he missed multiple games. Frustration due to inability to play. None significant before this broken hand. 2002-11-24 Severe Casting and physical therapy. Orthopedic specialists and team doctors. No significant long-term impact reported. Improved hand protection and quicker release of the ball. 8 games Severe pain and swelling. Low, after full recovery. Family and team support. Home and team facilities.
Head Injuries Head 2002-11-09 He experienced symptoms like headaches and dizziness. Warner was hit hard while attempting a pass, leading to a concussion that caused him to miss the following game. Warner suffered a concussion during a game against the San Diego Chargers. 1 week Rest and avoiding physical activity were recommended. Minor, as he returned to play shortly after. Temporary concern about head injuries. None significant before this concussion. 2002-11-24 Moderate Rest and monitoring for symptoms. Team doctors and neurologists. No significant long-term impact reported. Improved helmet technology and stricter concussion protocols. 1 game Headache, dizziness, confusion. Moderate, as concussions can have cumulative effec Team support and medical staff. Home and team facilities.
Sprains Left Ankle 2009-10-17 Limited mobility and pain while walking. The injury occurred when Warner was tackled awkwardly, causing his ankle to twist. Warner sprained his left ankle during a game against the Seattle Seahawks. 2 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. Minor, as he returned to play shortly after. Concern about mobility and stability. None significant before this sprained ankle. 2009-11-01 Mild RICE and physical therapy. Team trainers and physical therapists. No significant long-term impact reported. Ankle braces and strengthening exercises. 1 game Pain, swelling, and bruising. Moderate, as sprains can recur. Team support and medical staff. Team facilities.

Kurt Warner's Sports Injuries Videos

Kurt Warner gets knocked down by Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Was it staged?

I guess you know if you're confident, you'd call your shot. If you're a Hall-of-Famer, you don't get treated like this. I couldn't tell whether this was staged or if it was for real. No, I don't believe so. The best part was he stayed down.
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Kurt Warner Getting Rocked

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