Mirai Nagasu's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Mirai Nagasu'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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| Ankle Injuries | right ankle | 2014-01-14 | Severe pain and swelling, inability to bear weight on the ankle. | Mirai Nagasu suffered a right ankle injury during a practice session in January 2014. While attempting a high-difficulty jump, she landed awkwardly, causing the injury. The incident forced her to withdraw from several competitions. | Occurred during a practice session while attempting a triple axel. | 2 months | Physical therapy sessions focusing on strength and flexibility, followed by gradual return to on-ice training. | Missed several competitions, including the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. | Increased anxiety about performing high-difficulty jumps. | None reported in the same area. | 2014-03-20 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy. | Team physician, physical therapist. | Occasional discomfort during high-impact activities. | Strengthening exercises for ankle stability, proper warm-up routines. | 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships | Sharp pain, swelling, difficulty walking. | Moderate, especially during high-impact jumps. | Coaches, family, and medical team. | Local sports medicine clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2018-02-11 | Pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion in the knee. | During her historic performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she became the first American woman to land a triple axel in the Olympics, Mirai Nagasu experienced a left knee injury. Despite the injury, she continued to compete and complete her routines. | Occurred during the 2018 Winter Olympics while landing a triple axel. | 1 month | Rest, followed by a structured rehabilitation program focusing on knee stability and strength. | Limited her training intensity post-Olympics to allow for recovery. | Increased determination to overcome physical challenges. | None reported in the same area. | 2018-03-15 | Mild | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy. | Olympic team medical staff, personal physical therapist. | Occasional knee pain during intense training sessions. | Knee braces during high-impact activities, regular strength training. | None, continued to compete despite the injury. | Pain, swelling, stiffness. | Low to moderate, depending on activity level. | Coaches, teammates, family, and medical team. | Olympic Village medical facilities, followed by local sports clinic. |
Mirai Nagasu's Sports Injuries Videos
Before Mirai Nagasu's triple axel, there was Kimmie Meissner's.
Every Olympic Games has those handful of memorable moments and history-making performances. This year, one of those moments happened on the ice, involving American figure skater Mirai Nagasu. She became the first American woman and the third woman ever to land a triple axel at the Olympics during the team events. The triple axel is a difficult jump, involving three and a half turns in the air.
Only three American women have ever landed a triple axel in competition: Tonya Harding was the first, Maryland's own Kimmie Meissner was the second in 2005, and now Nagasu. Meissner, a former Olympian who now coaches at Ice World in Abingdon, explained the technique behind the jump and expressed pride in being part of such an exclusive club. She believes Nagasu's achievement is inspiring the next generation of skaters.
Nagasu's triple axel has elevated U.S. women's figure skating and brought it closer to the level of the men's events. Despite failing to land her second triple axel during the short program, Nagasu has another chance to attempt it in the free skate.
Mirai Nagasu's historic triple axel!
At PyeongChang 2018, Mirai Nagasu opened her routine to "Miss Saigon" with a powerful triple axel, becoming the first American...
