Svetlana Khorkina's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Svetlana Khorkina'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 | Left Ankle | 2001-08-31 | Required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Svetlana Khorkina suffered a left ankle fracture during a training session, which significantly impacted her preparation for upcoming competitions. | During a training session while performing a complicated landing. | 6 months | Included physiotherapy, strength training, and gradual return to gymnastics routines. | Missed several competitions, including the 2001 World Championships. | Initial frustration and anxiety about recovery, but remained determined to return. | None reported in the same area. | Successfully returned to competition in 2002. | Severe | Surgical intervention followed by physiotherapy. | Orthopedic surgeon, physiotherapist, and sports doctor. | Minor discomfort during intense training sessions. | Improved landing techniques and additional ankle support. | 2001 World Championships | Severe pain and inability to bear weight on the left ankle. | Moderate, managed with preventive measures. | Coaches, medical team, and family. | Moscow Sports Clinic |
| Sprains | Right Wrist | 1998-04-14 | Limited her training and required rest. | Svetlana Khorkina experienced a right wrist sprain while performing on the balance beam, affecting her preparation for upcoming events. | During a balance beam routine in a national competition. | 4 weeks | Included rest, icing, and gradual reintroduction to training. | Missed a minor national competition but returned in time for major events. | Mild frustration but maintained positive outlook. | None reported in the same area. | Returned to full competition within a month. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). | Sports physician and physiotherapist. | No significant long-term impact. | Strengthening exercises and wrist supports. | Minor national competition. | Swelling and pain in the right wrist. | Low, with proper preventive measures. | Coaches and medical team. | Training facility |
| Strains | Lower Back | 2003-07-09 | Required rest and modified training regimen. | Svetlana Khorkina strained her lower back during a demanding training session, leading to adjustments in her training schedule. | During an intense training session involving complex routines. | 6 weeks | Included rest, physiotherapy, and core strengthening exercises. | Limited training for a brief period but did not miss major competitions. | Managed stress and maintained focus on recovery. | Occasional minor strains in the lower back. | Returned to full training and competition within two months. | Moderate | Rest, physiotherapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Physiotherapist and sports doctor. | Occasional minor discomfort during intense routines. | Core strengthening and flexibility exercises. | None | Pain and stiffness in the lower back. | Moderate, managed with proper conditioning. | Coaches, medical team, and family. | Training facility |
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