Steliana Nistor's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Gymnastics

Steliana Nistor'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 Ankle	2005-08-14	Severe pain and inability to put weight on the right foot.	Steliana Nistor suffered a right ankle fracture during a routine vault training. The injury was immediately assessed by the medical team, and it was confirmed through X-ray imaging.	During a training session, Steliana landed awkwardly after a vault routine.	3 months	Underwent surgery to stabilize the fracture followed by physiotherapy.	Missed several key competitions including the World Championships.	Experienced significant stress and anxiety about returning to competition form.	None on the right ankle.	Returned to competition after 4 months with modified training routines.	High	Surgery and physical therapy.	Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist.	Occasional pain and reduced flexibility.	Strengthening exercises and ankle support during practices.	2005 World Championships	Sharp pain and swelling in the right ankle.	Moderate	Family, coach, and sports psychologist.	Local sports clinic.
Sprains	Left Wrist	2007-03-09	Swelling and limited movement in the left wrist.	Steliana Nistor experienced a left wrist sprain after a fall during a balance beam routine. Immediate icing and immobilization were applied.	Fell during a balance beam routine and landed on her left wrist.	6 weeks	Wore a wrist brace and engaged in light mobility exercises.	Had to adjust training routines and missed some practice sessions.	Frustration due to the limitation in training.	None on the left wrist.	Returned to full training and competition after 8 weeks.	Moderate	Immobilization and physical therapy.	Physiotherapist and sports physician.	Minor discomfort during intense routines.	Wrist support and careful monitoring of wrist movements.	None, but training was affected.	Pain and swelling in the left wrist.	Low	Coach and physiotherapist.	Gym's medical facility.
Strains	Lower Back	2008-05-21	Lower back pain and stiffness.	Steliana Nistor strained her lower back muscles during an intensive floor exercise routine. The strain was due to overexertion and lack of rest.	Overexertion during a floor exercise routine.	4 weeks	Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy focusing on core strengthening.	Short-term reduction in training intensity.	Mild anxiety over recurring back issues.	Occasional lower back discomfort.	Resumed full training after 4 weeks with gradual intensity increase.	Low to Moderate	Rest, medication, and physical therapy.	Sports physician and physical therapist.	Occasional back pain during high-intensity training.	Regular core strengthening exercises and proper rest periods.	None, but training was modified.	Lower back pain and stiffness.	Moderate	Family, coach, and physiotherapist.	National training center.