Tabitha Yim's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Gymnastics
Tabitha Yim'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2003-02-09 | Required surgical intervention and extensive rehabilitation, missed the 2003 competitive season | Tabitha Yim tore her ACL in her left knee during a beam routine at a national competition in early 2003. This injury required surgery and extensive rehabilitation, causing her to miss the entire 2003 competitive season. | During a beam routine at a national competition | 10 months | Surgery followed by a structured rehabilitation program focusing on knee stability and strength | Significant interruption in her competitive timeline and required adjustments in training | Concern about re-injury and the ability to perform at previous levels | Torn Achilles tendon in 2001 | 2004-01-10 | Severe | Surgical reconstruction and physical therapy | Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, and sports psychologist | Potential for chronic knee issues and reduced stability | Knee braces and targeted strength training | 2003 competitive season | Immediate pain and instability in the knee | High | Family, coach, teammates, and medical professionals | Specialized sports rehabilitation facility |
| Sprains | Right Wrist | 2004-05-19 | Short-term immobilization and missed several weeks of training | Tabitha Yim sustained a right wrist sprain during an uneven bars practice session in May 2004. The injury required short-term immobilization and forced her to miss several weeks of training. | During uneven bars practice | 6 weeks | Immobilization followed by gradual reintroduction of wrist movements and strengthening exercises | Temporary setback in training but no long-term effects | Minor frustration due to interruption in training | Torn Achilles tendon in 2001, ACL tear in 2003 | 2004-07-01 | Moderate | Immobilization and physical therapy | Sports physician and physical therapist | Minimal | Wrist supports and proper technique during practice | None | Pain and swelling in the wrist | Low to moderate | Coach, teammates, and medical team | Local sports clinic |
| Tendinitis | Right Ankle | 2001-09-14 | Missed the remainder of the season, including the 2001 World Championships finals | Tabitha Yim suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during her floor routine at the 2001 World Championships, which forced her to withdraw from the competition and miss the remainder of the season. | During a floor routine at the 2001 World Championships | 9 months | Underwent surgery followed by extensive physical therapy | Delayed her competitive progress and impacted her training schedule | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to high-level competition | None reported prior to this incident | 2002-06-15 | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist | Increased risk of future ankle injuries | Strengthening exercises and careful monitoring of training loads | 2001 World Championships finals | Sharp pain and inability to continue the routine | Moderate to high | Family, coach, and medical team | Local sports rehabilitation center |
Tabitha Yim's Sports Injuries Videos
Mia Yim injured in wild ladder match: NXT Injury Report, Nov. 14, 2019
Last night was one of the most chaotic in the history of the black and gold brand, resulting in many casualties. Mia Yim and Io Shirai left it all on the line in a wild NXT main event to gain an advantage for their respective teams ahead of WarGames. Despite Mia Yim's valiant efforts, including battling back from a ladder kick to the face and crashing through a ladder, she ultimately did not come out victorious. Mia Yim sustained a nasal fracture and possible rib fractures, requiring examination by a plastic surgeon and a trip to the ER for x-rays. Her status is day-to-day.
A roundhouse kick from Xia Li sent Aliyah to the ER for a CT scan, revealing a nasal fracture and possible orbital floor fracture, leaving her medically uncleared.
Jonny Gargano will not compete at NXT TakeOver: WarGames due to a cervical strain.
Backstage, mysterious attacks left Rhea Ripley, Tegan Nox, Marina Shafir, Jessamyn Duke, and Candice LeRae injured, with no updates on the severity of their injuries.
Stay tuned to WWE's digital and social channels for further updates and watch NXT next Wednesday on the USA Network at 8/7c to see what other chaos may ensue before NXT TakeOver: WarGames and Survivor Series.
Scheduling for a purpose: Stanford's Tabitha Yim adjusted their 2019 schedule to give Valorie Kondos...
UCLA women's gymnastics head coach Valorie Kondos Field explains how Stanford coach Tabitha Yim agreed to adjust their schedule to accommodate UCLA's last home meet. Despite the complexity and the involvement of Stanford's men's gymnastics program, Tabitha made it work, earning Valorie's deep respect and gratitude.
TSL's Interview with Tabitha Yim
This video features an interview with Tabitha Yim, a multi-talented athlete who excelled in both gymnastics and figure skating. The hosts, Jennifer Kerr and Dave Lease, discuss Yim's achievements, including competing at the World Championships in gymnastics and being a novice-level figure skater. Yim shares her experiences balancing both sports, her decision to focus on gymnastics, and her admiration for athletes like Bo Jackson and Kristi Yamaguchi. The conversation also covers her training experiences, challenges, and the supportive environment she had, including her coaches and family. Yim reflects on her gymnastics career, including her participation in the 2001 World Championships and the intensity of training camps under Marta Karolyi. She discusses her transition to college gymnastics at Stanford, her coaching career, and her current role as head coach at the University of Arizona. The interview concludes with fun questions about her experiences and memories in gymnastics and figure skating.
