Svetlana Boguinskaya's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Gymnastics

Svetlana Boguinskaya'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 Wrist (right) 1992-05-21 Immobilization and inability to perform routines Svetlana Boguinskaya fractured her right wrist after a fall during a beam routine at a competition in 1992. Fell during a beam routine 6 weeks Casting followed by physical therapy Missed several key competitions Significant, leading to anxiety about beam routines None in the same area 1992-07-15 Severe Casting, pain management, and physiotherapy Specialist orthopedic surgeon Occasional wrist pain during high-stress routines Improved beam techniques and wrist supports 1992 European Championships Severe pain and swelling Moderate to high Family, coaches, and medical team Specialized sports rehabilitation center
Sprains Ankle (left) 1988-09-14 Limited mobility and pain Svetlana Boguinskaya sprained her left ankle during a landing in her floor routine at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. During a floor routine landing 2 weeks Physical therapy and rest Minor setback, but she continued to compete Increased caution in future landings None reported in the same area 1988-10-01 Moderate Cold compresses, bandaging, and physiotherapy Olympic medical team No significant long-term issues Strengthening exercises for the ankle None Swelling and sharp pain Low to moderate Family, coaches, and medical team Olympic village medical center
Strains Hamstring (right) 1991-03-09 Pain and limited flexibility During a training session, Svetlana strained her right hamstring while executing a split leap. While performing a split leap 3 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by stretching exercises Temporary reduction in performance intensity Increased focus on injury prevention None in the same area 1991-04-01 Moderate RICE, followed by physical therapy Team physiotherapist Increased risk of future strains Regular stretching and strengthening exercises None Sharp pain and muscle tightness Moderate Coaches and physiotherapist Team training facility

Svetlana Boguinskaya's Sports Injuries Videos

Svetlana Boginskaya (URS) - 1989 World Championships - Floor Exercise Final

Svetlana Boginskaya (URS) enchanted the German audience in Stuttgart with her floor routine and received a perfect 10.00 for it.
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Svetlana Boginskaya - 1996 Olympics All-Around - Floor Exercise

Svetlana Boginskaya - 1996 Olympics All-Around - Floor Exercise.
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Svetlana Boginskaya (USSR), Floor Exercise, 1988 Olympic Games, Women's All-Around Final

Svetlana Boguinskaya of the Soviet Union performed a unique and creative floor routine at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, reminiscent of Ludmila Teresiva's memorable performance in the 1976 Olympics. Boguinskaya's routine, set to Bizet's music, combined creative dance with beautiful tumbling, earning her a score of 9.90 and securing the bronze medal. At just 15 years old, Boguinskaya's performance highlighted the continued strength of the Soviet women's gymnastics team.
Video thumb: Svetlana Boginskaya (USSR), Floor Exercise, 1988 Olympic Games, Women's All-Around Final