Roger Federer's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Tennis
Roger Federer'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 | 2013-06-30 | Affected his performance and resulted in an early exit from the tournament. | Federer's back injury during the German Open significantly impacted his performance, leading to an unexpected defeat. | Roger Federer experienced back pain during a match at the German Open. | 2 months | Physical therapy and rest were prescribed. | Led to a drop in rankings and questions about his longevity in the sport. | Caused concern about his ability to compete at the highest level. | None reported in this area before 2013. | Returned to competition in September 2013. | Moderate | Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, and rest. | Federer's personal medical team and tournament doctors. | Periodically experienced back pain in future tournaments. | Strengthening exercises and better ergonomics. | Missed several tournaments in the summer of 2013. | Stiffness and pain in the lower back. | Moderate | Family, coach, and medical team. | Switzerland |
| Back Injuries | Lower back | 2014-11-07 | Forced to withdraw from the final match. | Federer's recurring back issues flared up during the ATP World Tour Finals, affecting his ability to compete. | Experienced back spasms during the ATP World Tour Finals. | 1 month | Physical therapy and rest. | Missed the opportunity to compete in the finals. | Frustration and concern about recurring injuries. | Previous back injury in 2013. | Returned in December 2014. | Moderate | Physical therapy and medication. | Tournament medical team and personal doctors. | Ongoing management of back health. | Regular physical therapy and back exercises. | ATP World Tour Finals final match. | Back spasms and acute pain. | Moderate | Family, coach, and medical team. | UK and Switzerland |
| Knee Injuries | Left knee | 2016-02-02 | Required surgery and led to a significant break from tennis. | Federer's knee injury in 2016 was a turning point, causing him to miss several key tournaments. | Slipped while running a bath for his children. | 6 months | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Missed the Rio Olympics and the US Open. | Raised doubts about his future in tennis. | None significant in this area before 2016. | Returned in January 2017. | Severe | Arthroscopic surgery and rehabilitation. | Swiss specialist and personal medical team. | Ongoing management required. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | Rio Olympics, US Open, and several other tournaments in 2016. | Swelling and pain in the knee. | High | Family, coach, and medical team. | Switzerland |
| Knee Injuries | Right knee | 2020-01-29 | Required surgery and a lengthy recovery period. | Federer's right knee injury in 2020 led to surgery and a significant break from the sport. | Injured during the 2020 Australian Open. | 12 months | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Missed the entire 2020 season. | Serious concerns about the future of his career. | Previous left knee injury in 2016. | Returned in March 2021. | Severe | Surgery and rehabilitation. | Swiss specialist and personal medical team. | Ongoing knee management required. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | Entire 2020 season. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | High | Family, coach, and medical team. | Switzerland |
| Strains | Right groin | 2017-03-11 | Played through pain but was visibly affected. | Federer's groin strain in 2017 was a minor setback in an otherwise successful year. | Occurred during a match at the Indian Wells tournament. | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, and physical therapy. | Minimal impact on overall performance. | Mild concern about fitness. | None significant in this area before 2017. | Returned in April 2017. | Mild | Rest, ice, and physical therapy. | Tournament medical team and personal physiotherapist. | No significant long-term effects. | Warm-up exercises and stretching. | None | Pain and tightness in the groin area. | Low | Family, coach, and medical team. | USA and Switzerland |
| Wrist Injuries | Right wrist | 2005-01-14 | Played the tournament with discomfort. | Federer's wrist injury in 2005 did not prevent him from competing, but it did affect his performance. | Injured during practice ahead of the Australian Open. | 1 month | Rest and physical therapy. | Minimal, continued to compete but with some discomfort. | Concern about playing through pain. | None significant in this area before 2005. | Continued to compete in the Australian Open. | Mild | Rest and physical therapy. | Australian Open medical team and personal physiotherapist. | No significant long-term effects. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | None | Pain and swelling in the wrist. | Low | Family, coach, and medical team. | Australia |
Roger Federer's Sports Injuries Videos
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Roger helps a kid who got injured when the barricade came tumbling down during the autograph signing.
