Paula Radcliffe's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Track And Field

Paula Radcliffe'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
Fractures Right Foot 2004-07-24 Missed the 2004 Athens Olympics marathon Radcliffe suffered a stress fracture in her right foot due to overtraining just before the 2004 Athens Olympics, leading to her withdrawal from the marathon event. Stress fracture from overtraining 3 months Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to running Significant, as it forced her to miss a major competition High, as missing the Olympics was a major setback None directly related to this area 2005 High Rest and physiotherapy Physiotherapist, sports doctor No recurring issues reported Reduced training intensity, better monitoring 2004 Athens Olympics marathon Persistent pain in the foot Moderate Family, coaching staff United Kingdom
Tendinitis Left Foot 2011-04-14 Missed several competitions in 2011 Radcliffe experienced tendonitis in her left foot due to overuse, causing her to miss several competitions during the 2011 season. Overuse injury from intense training 2 months Rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physiotherapy Moderate, missed key competitions Frustration due to interrupted training None directly related to this area 2011 Moderate Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications Physiotherapist, sports doctor Managed with ongoing care Better training management and footwear Several competitions in 2011 Pain and swelling in the foot Moderate Coaching staff, family United Kingdom

Paula Radcliffe's Sports Injuries Videos

Paula Radcliffe London Marathon 2005 - Peeing and Winning

Paula Radcliffe, London Marathon 2005: Peeing in public and winning. Best marathon runner ever.
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Paula Radcliffe Withdraws from Olympics Marathon Due to Injury

Paula Radcliffe out of Olympics marathon with injury.
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