MyKayla Skinner's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
MyKayla Skinner'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 | 2020-06-09 | Intense lower back pain, restricted movement, and difficulty performing gymnastic routines. | Skinner experienced a lower back injury while training for the Tokyo Olympics. The injury required extensive rehabilitation and led to adjustments in her training regimen. | During a practice session, while landing a vault. | 6 months | Core strengthening exercises, physical therapy, and gradual return to full training. | Had to modify her training and routines to avoid aggravating the injury. | Concern about long-term effects and potential for re-injury. | None reported in the same area. | 2021-01-15 | Moderate | Physical therapy, pain management, and modified training. | Team physician, physical therapist, and chiropractor. | Ongoing need for back strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Focus on core strength and proper technique. | None, but training was significantly affected. | Lower back pain and stiffness. | Moderate | Family, coaches, and medical team. | Local physical therapy clinic and gym. |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2021-07-24 | Swelling, pain, and difficulty bearing weight on the left ankle. | During the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Skinner sprained her left ankle while competing in the vault event. This injury impacted her performance and required immediate medical attention. | During the Tokyo Olympics, while landing a vault. | 2 months | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Affected her performance at the Olympics, but she continued to compete. | Stress and disappointment due to the timing of the injury. | Right ankle Achilles tendon injury in 2019. | 2021-09-25 | Moderate | Immediate RICE treatment followed by physical therapy. | Olympic medical team and personal physical therapist. | Possible increased susceptibility to future ankle injuries. | Strengthening and flexibility exercises for the ankle. | None, but performance was impacted. | Swelling and pain in the left ankle. | Moderate | Family, teammates, and Olympic medical staff. | Olympic village medical facilities and later at home. |
| Tendinitis | Right Ankle | 2019-07-21 | Severe pain and swelling in the right ankle, difficulty in walking. | MyKayla Skinner suffered an Achilles tendon injury during a training session in preparation for the 2019 U.S. Championships. The injury caused her to withdraw from the competition. | During a training session, while performing a difficult tumbling pass. | 8 months | Physical therapy focusing on strengthening and flexibility exercises for the Achilles tendon. | Missed several competitions and had to take a significant break from gymnastics. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to her previous performance level. | None reported in the same area. | 2020-03-15 | Severe | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Team physician and a specialized physical therapist. | Increased risk of future Achilles tendon issues. | Incorporated more Achilles tendon strengthening exercises into her routine. | 2019 U.S. Championships | Sharp pain in the right ankle and swelling. | Moderate | Family, coaches, and teammates. | Local physical therapy clinic and home exercises. |
MyKayla Skinner's Sports Injuries Videos
The Painful Side of Training for the Olympics
Join me for a typical physical therapy session! I go twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Today, we're focusing on areas that have been sore for about a week and a half due to a new skill I learned at practice. My therapist, Sarah, uses tools to break up fibrosis, which is like scar tissue that forms from the running and jumping I do. This scar tissue causes inflammation, and the tools help break it up, making the muscles smooth and reactive again.
I start with heat therapy, followed by stretches in the cage, and work with my stick. Sarah also performs a stem and pressure point work to loosen up tight areas. At the end of the session, I do ice therapy for about 10 minutes. Although it can be painful, it definitely helps. After therapy, I head to practice.
Surgery to Fix My Foot?!
The narrator discusses experiencing severe foot, ankle, and Achilles pain, which hindered their ability to tumble. After getting an MRI, the doctor diagnosed a bone spur, specifically a Haglund deformity, causing the pain. They discussed treatment options, including an injection or surgery to shave down the bone spur, opting for surgery due to its higher success rate. The recovery period is expected to be around two weeks. They express nervousness about the upcoming surgery but are hopeful for a quick recovery to resume full workouts and continue their gymnastics career.
