Mohini Bhardwaj's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Mohini Bhardwaj'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 | 2001-09-09 | Swelling and instability in the knee | Bhardwaj injured her left knee during a vault landing, leading to a significant setback in her training. | Landing awkwardly after a vault | 4 months | Underwent surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Had to withdraw from several competitions, impacting her ranking. | Experienced anxiety about future landings and potential injuries. | Achilles tendon injury in 2000 | 2002-01-15 | Severe | Surgery, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity | Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist | Ongoing knee pain and need for regular physiotherapy. | Improved landing techniques and knee-strengthening exercises. | 2001 World Championships | Immediate pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee | High | Family, coach, medical team | Specialized sports rehabilitation center |
| Tendinitis | right lower leg | 2000-01-14 | Severe pain and difficulty in walking | Mohini Bhardwaj sustained an Achilles tendon injury during a floor routine, which significantly impacted her training schedule. | During a floor exercise routine | 3 months | Physical therapy focused on stretching and strengthening exercises. | Missed several key competitions during the recovery period. | Caused temporary loss of confidence in her performance. | None in the same area | 2000-04-20 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), physical therapy | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist | Required ongoing maintenance exercises to prevent re-injury. | Incorporated more tendon-strengthening exercises in her routine. | 2000 National Championships | Sharp pain in the lower leg, swelling | Moderate | Family, coach, and teammates | Local sports clinic |
| Wrist Injuries | right wrist | 2003-05-19 | Pain and limited range of motion | While performing on the uneven bars, Bhardwaj injured her right wrist, causing significant discomfort and hindering her ability to train. | During uneven bars routine | 2 months | Wrist brace, rest, and physical therapy focusing on wrist mobility and strength. | Missed several training sessions and minor competitions. | Increased caution during bar routines. | Achilles tendon injury in 2000, knee injury in 2001 | 2003-07-25 | Moderate | Wrist brace, rest, physical therapy | Sports physician, physical therapist | Occasional wrist pain during intense activities. | Incorporated wrist-strengthening and flexibility exercises. | 2003 Pan American Games | Immediate pain, swelling, and reduced grip strength | Moderate | Family, coach, medical team | Local sports clinic |
Mohini Bhardwaj's Sports Injuries Videos
Mohini Bhardwaj - Uneven Bars - 1996 Olympic Trials
Score: 9.750, June 30, 1996 - FleetCenter, Boston, Mass.
Mohini Bhardwaj - Balance Beam - 1996 Olympic Trials - Women's - Day 2
At the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics, M. Bard, coached by former coach of Tatiana Gutsu, Alexander, scored 9.675. Bard got serious about gymnastics after the 1995 World Championship trial and moved to Houston for better coaching. Known affectionately as Mo, she has a Russian mother and an Indian father, and was born in Philadelphia. She started gymnastics at age four in Cincinnati after initially being interested in freestyle skating. Despite the pressure and large crowd, she performed impressively, earning a strong score and feeling good about her performance.
