Paul Poirier's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Paul Poirier'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 | 2021-02-14 | Had to take a break from training and missed a competition. | The injury occurred during a critical point in the season, impacting his preparation for upcoming competitions. | Twisted his ankle during a landing in a practice session. | 4 weeks | Underwent physiotherapy, strengthening exercises, and used an ankle brace. | Short-term impact on training intensity and competition schedule. | Concern about stability and re-injury during jumps. | None related to the ankle. | 2021-03-20 | Mild | Rest, physiotherapy, ankle brace. | Sports physician, physiotherapist. | No long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Four Continents Championships 2021 | Pain, swelling, difficulty bearing weight. | Low | Coaching staff, medical team, family. | Toronto, Canada |
| Concussions | Head | 2019-12-11 | Missed several weeks of training and had to withdraw from a competition. | The concussion occurred just before the 2019-2020 season, affecting his preparation and performance. | During a practice session, Paul Poirier fell and hit his head on the ice. | 6 weeks | Followed a strict concussion protocol which included rest, gradual return to physical activity, and cognitive exercises. | Delayed his competitive season and required adjustments in training intensity. | Temporary anxiety about returning to the ice and fear of re-injury. | None related to concussions. | 2020-01-30 | Moderate | Rest, cognitive exercises, gradual return to activity. | Sports physician, neurologist, physiotherapist. | No long-term cognitive issues reported. | Increased focus on safety during practice and improved helmet usage. | Canadian National Championships 2020 | Headache, dizziness, confusion. | Moderate | Coaching staff, medical team, family. | Toronto, Canada |
Paul Poirier's Sports Injuries Videos
Gilles & Poirier, Kurt Browning & more reveal who they’d trust with their skates and other questions
Get ready for the new season of "Stars On Ice" by finding out who is most likely to show up late for rehearsal. The cast discusses various members, with Keegan, Kurt, and Caitlin Weaver frequently mentioned. They also talk about who they trust the most, with names like Elvis and Jeff coming up. Keegan is noted for often losing his luggage and skates. The conversation highlights the camaraderie and fun among the cast members as they prepare for the show.
Piper and Paul get candid about the highs of winning and the lows of injuries this figure skating season.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier discuss their goals for the season with CBC Sports, emphasizing their renewed enjoyment of skating and competing. They reflect on the success they've had, including capturing their first Grand Prix final title, and the unity they feel as a team. Piper shares her experience of undergoing an appendectomy, which served as a reality check and a challenge in her recovery process. Despite missing some competitions, they feel rested and ready for the World Championships, confident in their programs and their ability to compete at their best.
