Romário's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Soccer

Romário'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 Wrist 2000-09-19 Required surgery and extensive recovery period. Romário fractured his right wrist after falling awkwardly during a match in September 2000. This injury required surgery and a lengthy recovery period, causing him to miss a significant part of the season. Fell awkwardly during a match. 8 weeks Surgery followed by physiotherapy and gradual return to training. Significant time away from the pitch. Stress and concern about career longevity. None reported in the same area. Returned after 8 weeks of rehabilitation. Severe Surgery and physiotherapy. Orthopedic surgeon and team physiotherapist. No lasting issues, but cautious about falls. Improved balance training. Missed 10 matches. Severe pain and inability to move the wrist. Low Extensive support from family, team, and medical staff. Hospital and club's medical facility.
Sprains Left Ankle 1994-01-14 Had to withdraw from training sessions. Romário twisted his left ankle during a training session in January 1994, causing him to miss several training sessions and a couple of matches. Twisted ankle during training. 2 weeks Ankle support and physiotherapy. Minor disruption in training routine. Concern about match fitness. None reported in the same area. Returned to full training after 2 weeks. Mild Ankle support, ice packs, and physiotherapy. Team physiotherapist. No long-term issues reported. Ankle strengthening exercises. Missed 2 matches. Swelling and pain in the ankle. Moderate Support from team and medical staff. Club's medical facility.
Strains Right Thigh 1997-04-09 Missed several matches. Romário suffered a muscle strain in his right thigh during a crucial match in April 1997. This injury impacted his performance for the rest of the season. Occurred during a sprint in a match. 4 weeks Underwent physical therapy and muscle strengthening exercises. Temporary dip in form. Frustration due to missing important games. None reported in the same area. Returned after 4 weeks of rehabilitation. Moderate Physical therapy and rest. Team physiotherapist and doctor. No long-term issues reported. Increased focus on warm-up exercises. Missed 5 league matches. Sharp pain during sprinting. Low Support from team and medical staff. Club's medical facility.

Romário's Sports Injuries Videos

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