Mallory Pugh's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Mallory Pugh'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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| Concussions | Head | 2021-07-10 | She experienced dizziness and confusion, leading to immediate substitution and concussion protocol. | The concussion required strict adherence to return-to-play protocols, with gradual reintroduction to physical activities to ensure complete recovery. | During an international friendly match, Mallory Pugh collided with an opponent and hit her head on the ground. | 4 weeks | Rest, cognitive rest, and gradual return to physical activity under medical supervision. | Missed international matches and training sessions, impacting her preparation for upcoming tournaments. | Increased awareness and caution regarding head injuries. | Right knee injury in 2018, left hamstring strain in 2019. | Mid-August 2021 | Moderate | Rest and adherence to concussion management protocols. | Team doctors and concussion specialists. | Heightened vigilance for head injury symptoms in future matches. | Education on safe playing techniques and proper heading techniques. | Several international friendlies and training camps. | Dizziness, confusion, and headache. | High, given the nature of concussions in contact s | Support from medical staff, coaches, teammates, and family. | Team facilities and specialized concussion clinics. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2018-09-06 | Immediate pain and inability to continue playing in the match. | The injury required Mallory Pugh to miss several matches and undergo extensive rehabilitation to regain full strength in her knee. It was a significant setback during the season. | While playing for the Chicago Red Stars in a match against the Washington Spirit, Mallory Pugh twisted her knee awkwardly during a tackle. | 2 months | Physical therapy focused on strengthening the knee and improving flexibility and stability. | Missed critical matches in the season, affecting her team's performance. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to her previous performance level. | None related to the knee before this incident. | Late November 2018 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to training. | Team physicians and physical therapists from the Chicago Red Stars. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises and wearing a knee brace during initial matches post-recovery. | Several NWSL matches and training sessions. | Sharp pain and swelling in the right knee. | Moderate, due to the nature of knee injuries in so | Support from family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Chicago Red Stars training facilities. |
| Strains | Left Hamstring | 2019-04-19 | She had to be substituted out of the match and was unable to play for several weeks. | The hamstring strain required careful management to prevent further damage. This injury came at a crucial time in the season, impacting her performance and availability. | During a sprint in a match against the Orlando Pride, Mallory Pugh felt a sharp pain in her left hamstring. | 6 weeks | Focused on rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by gradual reintroduction of physical activity. | Missed key matches and training sessions, affecting her form and fitness. | Concern about re-injury and maintaining peak performance. | Right knee injury in 2018. | Early June 2019 | Moderate | RICE, physical therapy, and progressive strength exercises. | Team medical staff and external physiotherapists. | Increased focus on hamstring strengthening to prevent future strains. | Regular hamstring strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Several NWSL matches and training camps. | Sharp pain and tightness in the left hamstring. | Moderate to high, given the recurrence risk of ham | Support from medical staff, coaches, and family. | Team facilities and specialized physiotherapy clinics. |
Mallory Pugh's Sports Injuries Videos
Mallory Swanson Injury | USA vs. Ireland Women's Friendly
United States women's national team forward Mallory Swanson was stretchered off the pitch after appearing to suffer a serious leg injury during a match against the Republic of Ireland in Austin, Texas. This incident occurred at the Q2 Stadium, where the U.S. team had previously won the inaugural match to open the stadium. Swanson's name was chanted around the stadium as she was taken off the field, just three months before the World Cup.
Mallory Pugh's injury vs. South Korea on October 19, 2017
Mallory sustained a hamstring injury during the first half of the match against South Korea on October 19th, 2017. The injury occurred as she was tracking back and got caught up, eventually grabbing her hamstring. The match continued with the USA leading 2-0. Mallory was substituted out, and Lynn Williams came in as her replacement. This injury added to the concerns for the US team, which had already been dealing with injuries to other key players.
Mallory Pugh takes a hard hit to the face!
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