Mathieu van der Poel's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Mathieu van der Poel'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 | 2021-06-26 | Persistent lower back pain affecting his performance. | The crash occurred during the first week of the Tour de France, impacting his ability to ride at full strength. | Van der Poel suffered back pain due to a crash during the Tour de France. | Several weeks to months | Physical therapy and rest were prescribed to alleviate the pain and promote healing. | Forced to abandon the Tour de France to focus on recovery. | Concerns about recurring back pain and its impact on future performances. | None related to back injuries. | He returned to competition later in the season but had to manage his condition carefully. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and pain management. | Team physiotherapists and doctors. | Potential for recurring issues if not managed properly. | Strengthening exercises and careful management of race schedules. | Several stages of the Tour de France and subsequent races. | Lower back pain and stiffness. | Moderate, especially under heavy physical strain. | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and team facilities. |
| Fractures | Face | 2021-07-24 | Van der Poel suffered multiple facial fractures. | The crash occurred on the descent of the Izu MTB course, causing significant damage to his face and leading to his immediate withdrawal from the race. | Mathieu van der Poel crashed heavily during the mountain biking race at the Tokyo Olympics. | Several weeks | Van der Poel underwent facial reconstruction surgery and had to follow a strict rest period to allow for proper healing. | This injury caused him to miss several important races in the 2021 cycling season. | The crash and subsequent injury had a significant psychological impact, leading to a cautious approach in future descents. | None related to facial fractures. | Van der Poel returned to competition in the later part of the 2021 season. | Severe | Reconstructive surgery and rest | Olympic medical team and personal doctors | Potential for long-term facial sensitivity and psychological caution in races. | Increased focus on safety measures during technical descents. | Several races in the 2021 season, including some UCI World Cup events. | Severe pain and visible facial deformity. | Low, but psychological impact might affect perform | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and specialized medical facilities. |
| Wrist Injuries | Right wrist | 2021-03-13 | Sprained right wrist, causing discomfort and limited mobility. | The crash happened during a descent, leading to a sprain that required medical attention. | Van der Poel crashed during the Tirreno-Adriatico race. | 2-4 weeks | Immobilization of the wrist and physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Missed some early-season races but managed to return quickly. | Increased caution during descents. | None related to wrist injuries. | Returned to competition after a brief recovery period. | Mild | Immobilization and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapists and doctors. | Minimal if properly managed. | Increased focus on wrist protection and strengthening exercises. | Missed a few minor races in the early season. | Pain and swelling in the right wrist. | Low if managed correctly. | Family, team, and medical staff. | Home and team facilities. |
Mathieu van der Poel's Sports Injuries Videos
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