Matt Biondi's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Swimming
Matt Biondi'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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| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 1990-03-09 | Swelling and pain in the knee, difficulty with leg movements. | Matt Biondi sustained a knee injury during a dryland training session in early 1990. The injury involved significant swelling and pain, impacting his ability to perform at optimal levels. | Injury occurred during a dryland training session involving plyometric exercises. | 8 weeks | Rest, ice application, compression, elevation (RICE method), and physical therapy. | Temporary hinderance, but he made a full recovery. | Concern about long-term effects on performance. | Right shoulder injury in 1987. | 1990-05-10 | Moderate | RICE method, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physiotherapist, sports medicine doctor, and orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term effects reported. | Focus on proper technique and knee strengthening exercises. | Missed a few minor competitions but no major events. | Swelling, pain, and restricted movement in the left knee. | Moderate, if not properly rehabilitated. | Support from team members, coaching staff, and medical team. | Team training facility and specialized rehabilitation center. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 1987-05-14 | Reduced range of motion and pain during swimming. | Matt Biondi experienced a shoulder injury during a high-intensity training session leading up to the 1987 swimming season. The injury caused him significant pain and limited his ability to train at full capacity. | During an intense swim training session, Matt Biondi felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy focusing on shoulder mobility and strength exercises. | Minor setback, but he recovered fully in time for the competitive season. | Frustration due to interrupted training schedule. | None | 1987-07-01 | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physiotherapist and sports medicine doctor. | No long-term impact reported. | Enhanced warm-up routines and shoulder strengthening exercises. | None | Sharp pain and reduced mobility in the right shoulder. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Support from the coaching staff and medical team. | Team training facility. |
Matt Biondi's Sports Injuries Videos
Biondi vs. Jager 1990
Tom Jager's wife Becky is shown in the audience. Jager, in lane 4, recently set a new world record with a time of 21.98 seconds. Matt Biondi also had an impressive time of 22.02 seconds. The race begins with both swimmers getting great starts, but Jager ultimately pulls ahead. Jager finishes first, breaking his own world record with a time of 21.81 seconds. Biondi finishes very close behind with a personal best of 21.85 seconds. The close finish is highlighted, showing Jager just edging out Biondi at the wall.
1988 Olympic Games - Swimming - Men's 200 Meter Freestyle - Duncan Armstrong, AUS
American Matt Biondi was formidable, but he was slightly better in the sprints. The fastest time in the prelims was set by Poland's...
