Sam Bradford's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Sam Bradford'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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| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2013-10-19 | Season-ending injury, required surgery. | Bradford was tackled near the sideline, causing his knee to buckle awkwardly. | Bradford tore his ACL during a game against the Carolina Panthers. | 9-12 months | Underwent reconstructive surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Missed the remainder of the 2013 season. | Significant mental challenge due to the long recovery and uncertainty about future performance. | None | 2014 Preseason | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Rams' medical team and orthopedic specialists. | Increased risk of future knee injuries. | Strengthening exercises and use of knee brace. | Rest of the 2013 season | Severe pain, instability in knee, inability to bear weight. | Moderate to High | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Rams' training facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2014-08-22 | Another season-ending injury, required a second surgery. | Bradford was hit while attempting a pass, causing his knee to give out again. | Re-injured during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. | 12 months | Had a second reconstructive surgery followed by another long period of rehabilitation. | Missed the entire 2014 season. | Increased anxiety about long-term career prospects. | Previous ACL tear in 2013 | 2015 Preseason | Severe | Surgery and extensive physical therapy | Rams' medical team and orthopedic specialists. | Chronic knee issues and potential arthritic changes. | Enhanced focus on knee strengthening and protective gear. | Entire 2014 season | Severe pain, immediate swelling, knee instability. | High | Family, teammates, coaching staff, and medical professionals. | Rams' training facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 2009-09-11 | Missed several games and eventually required surgery. | Bradford was tackled hard, landing awkwardly on his right shoulder. | Suffered a shoulder injury during a game while playing for the University of Oklahoma. | 4-6 months | Underwent surgery to repair the shoulder followed by a rehabilitation program. | Missed significant portion of his college season, but was still drafted first overall in the NFL Draft. | Concerns about durability and long-term performance. | None | 2010 NFL Preseason | Moderate to Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | University of Oklahoma medical team and orthopedic specialists. | Potential for recurring shoulder issues. | Strengthening exercises and protective shoulder gear. | Several college games | Severe pain, limited range of motion, weakness. | Moderate | Family, college teammates, and coaching staff. | University of Oklahoma training facilities. |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2011-10-15 | Missed several games and affected performance upon return. | Bradford was tackled low, twisting his ankle awkwardly. | Sustained a high ankle sprain during a game against the Green Bay Packers. | 4-6 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Missed several games in the 2011 season. | Frustration due to limited mobility and performance. | None | 2011 Season | Moderate | RICE method and physical therapy | Rams' medical team. | Potential for recurring ankle instability. | Ankle strengthening exercises and supportive taping. | Several games in 2011 season | Pain, swelling, difficulty bearing weight. | Moderate | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Rams' training facilities. |
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Seconds remaining in the game, Colby Clausen plants the ball again. He's holding his right shoulder following a zone blitz by BYU. Clausen had taken a hard hit a couple of plays ago, and now Sam gets hit again, causing him to dangle his right arm. The injury occurred when he hit the ground, typical for shoulder injuries. Clausen beat Tripp Williams on the inside with a clean hit, and Sam landed directly on his right shoulder. This incident is reminiscent of Tom Brady's injury a week earlier. Another angle confirms that the injury was due to the landing, not the take-off. Everyone in the stadium and likely watching felt the impact of that moment.
