Polina Edmunds's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Polina Edmunds'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 | 2016-01-14 | Severe pain and swelling, inability to bear weight on the right ankle. | The injury occurred just before the U.S. National Championships, significantly affecting her performance and preparation. | During a practice session, Polina landed awkwardly after a jump. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy sessions focusing on strength and flexibility, as well as balance exercises. | She had to withdraw from several competitions, impacting her ranking and visibility. | The injury led to considerable stress and anxiety about her future in competitive skating. | None on the right ankle before this incident. | 2016-03-01 | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | Increased caution in training to avoid re-injury. | Strengthening exercises for the ankle and improved landing techniques. | U.S. National Championships 2016 | Sharp pain and immediate swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate, due to the nature of the sport. | Family, coach, and medical team provided emotional and physical support. | Local sports rehabilitation center. |
| Hip Injuries | left hip | 2017-02-09 | Limited range of motion and persistent pain in the left hip. | This injury occurred during a critical training period for the World Championships. | Polina experienced a sharp pain during a spin sequence in practice. | 8 weeks | Intensive physical therapy, including stretching, strengthening, and mobility exercises. | Missed the World Championships, affecting her international ranking and sponsorship opportunities. | Increased frustration and concern about long-term career sustainability. | No previous hip injuries recorded. | 2017-04-15 | Severe | Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and a structured physical therapy program. | Sports physician, physiotherapist, and orthopedic surgeon. | Ongoing need for hip strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Regular hip strengthening routines and improved technique to reduce strain. | World Championships 2017 | Sudden sharp pain in the left hip, followed by stiffness. | High, due to the repetitive nature of skating move | Family, coach, and medical team provided comprehensive support. | Specialized sports injury clinic. |
Polina Edmunds's Sports Injuries Videos
Polina Edmunds "Everything I Can't Have" @RobinThickeMusic Ice Dreams Tour 2022
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Podcast Ep. 27: Polina Edmunds and Ting Cui Interview
Ting Cui, the 2019 Junior World Bronze Medalist, discusses her journey through injuries and recovery. She suffered significant ankle injuries in 2019, which required extensive rehabilitation. Despite a quick initial recovery, a subsequent injury set her back further, leading to a slower and more challenging comeback. Ting shared her struggles with mental health during this period and her decision to take a gap year to focus on recovery and self-discovery. She has been training with different coaches and is currently working with Paul Wylie in Lake Placid. Ting has also been involved in a teen-run organization called Women in Politics. She remains hopeful about returning to competitive skating, aiming for a comeback in the fall and possibly eyeing future Olympics, all while maintaining a focus on enjoying her skating journey day by day.
