Mikel Landa's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Mikel Landa'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 | 2019-05-13 | Continued the race but with reduced performance | Mikel Landa experienced a crash during the 4th stage of the 2019 Giro d'Italia, leading to lower back pain. Despite the injury, he continued to race but was not at his best form. | Crash during the 4th stage of the Giro d'Italia | 2-3 weeks | Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy focusing on core strengthening | Affected performance in the Giro d'Italia | Stress and concern about long-term effects | None related to this area | Continued racing in the Giro d'Italia despite the injury | Mild | Rest and physical therapy | Team physiotherapists and doctors | No long-term issues reported | Increased focus on core strength and flexibility | None | Pain and stiffness in the lower back | Moderate if not properly managed | Support from team medical staff | On-site at the race and team facilities |
| Fractures | Collarbone, left | 2018-07-06 | Could not continue the race and had to withdraw | Mikel Landa suffered a significant crash during the 9th stage of the 2018 Tour de France, resulting in a fractured left collarbone. This injury forced him to withdraw from the race. | Crash during the 9th stage of the Tour de France | 6-8 weeks | Physical therapy including range-of-motion exercises and gradual strength training | Missed the remainder of the 2018 Tour de France | Frustration and disappointment due to withdrawal from a major event | None related to this area | Returned to racing later in the 2018 season | Moderate | Immobilization followed by physical therapy | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | No long-term issues reported | Improved bike handling and safety measures | 2018 Tour de France | Severe pain and inability to move the left arm | Low after full recovery | Support from team, family, and friends | Team facilities and local physical therapy center |
| Fractures | Ribs, right | 2020-08-28 | Continued the race with pain management | During the 2020 Tour de France, Mikel Landa suffered a crash that resulted in fractured ribs on his right side. Despite the injury, he continued to race with the help of pain management strategies. | Crash during the 2020 Tour de France | 4-6 weeks | Pain management, rest, and gradual return to activity | Affected performance in the Tour de France | Determination to finish the race despite the injury | None related to this area | Completed the Tour de France despite the injury | Moderate | Pain management and rest | Team doctors and medical staff | No long-term issues reported | Improved safety measures during racing | None | Severe pain and difficulty breathing | Low after full recovery | Support from team, medical staff, and family | On-site at the race and team facilities |
Mikel Landa's Sports Injuries Videos
5th Stage Giro d'Italia 2021 Mikel Landa Crash
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Mikel Landa Crash! - Giro d'Italia Stage 5, 2021
Mikel Landa crashed out of the Giro d'Italia during the final kilometers of stage 5 to Cattolica after a rider hit a race marshal.
Mikel Landa won the hilltop finish in Garrastatxu at the Tour of the Basque Country | Cycle Archive | Eurosport
Mikel Landa powered to a hilltop victory at the 2016 Tour of Basque Country, overcoming Wilco Kelderman in a thrilling sprint finish. With the crowd's energy fueling him, Landa managed to break away and secure the win, showcasing his superior form. Despite Kelderman's efforts to keep up, Landa outpaced him in the final meters, ensuring a triumphant finish for Team Sky.
