Tadej Pogačar's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Tadej Pogačar'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 Wrist | 2023-04-22 | Required surgery, missed several weeks of training | Tadej Pogačar suffered a left wrist fracture due to a crash in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race. The injury required surgical intervention, which included the insertion of a metal plate. | Crash during Liège-Bastogne-Liège race | 6 weeks | Physical therapy and gradual reintroduction to training | Temporary, missed critical training period | Maintained positive outlook, focused on recovery | None reported in the same area | Returned to competition after complete recovery | Moderate to severe | Surgery followed by physical therapy | Team medical staff and specialized surgeons | No long-term impact expected | Improved safety measures during races | Several races including training camps | Immediate pain and inability to move the wrist | Low after successful surgery and rehabilitation | Support from team, family, and medical professionals | Team's medical facilities and specialized rehab centers |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2021-07-14 | Missed a few days of training | During a training session, Pogačar twisted his right ankle, resulting in a sprain. The injury was treated with rest and physiotherapy. | Twisted ankle during training session | 1 week | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physiotherapy | Minimal, short-term impact | Minor frustration, but remained focused | None reported in the same area | Returned to training and competition quickly | Mild | RICE method and physiotherapy | Team physiotherapist | No long-term impact | Ankle strengthening exercises | None | Pain and swelling in the right ankle | Low with proper precautions | Support from team and medical staff | Team's training facility |
| Strains | Lower Back | 2020-09-09 | Required physiotherapy, but continued to compete | During the 2020 Tour de France, Pogačar experienced a lower back strain due to overexertion. He received immediate physiotherapy and was able to continue competing. | Overexertion during Tour de France | Ongoing management throughout the race | Regular physiotherapy sessions and monitored exercise | Managed to continue competing, won the Tour de France | Determined to push through the pain | None reported in the same area | Did not leave competition, managed injury during race | Moderate | Physiotherapy and pain management | Team physiotherapist and medical staff | Requires ongoing management and strengthening | Core strengthening and flexibility exercises | None | Pain and stiffness in the lower back | Moderate, requires ongoing management | Support from team, family, and medical professionals | On-site during the Tour de France |
Tadej Pogačar's Sports Injuries Videos
Tadej Pogacar Causes Panic in Hectic Crosswinds | Tour de France 2024, Stage 13
Chaos from start to finish in this Tour de France "Sprint" stage. This tour has no easy days except for stage 10. Stage 13, from Aent to Po, typically ends in a sprint finish, but cross tailwinds of 20 km/h and rolling hills added complexity. Juuso started but abandoned the stage after getting dropped in break formation. The break formation was chaotic, with UAE riders in yellow helmets leading and Jonas Vingegaard at the front. Adam Yates of UAE joined the breakaway but wasn't a significant threat to the general classification.
Visma started chasing full gas, but multiple teams, including Ineos and Quickstep, helped control the pace. Wout van Aert tried to split the group on a hill, with Pogacar urging Almeida to sprint. Remco Evenepoel impressively made the split, while others chased hard. The breakaway's gap decreased as teams like Decathlon and Lotto Destiny joined the chase.
In the final kilometers, several attacks occurred. Carapaz and Johannesson attacked, but Silan Diler started pacing for Jasper Philipsen. Lotto Destiny's tactics allowed them to avoid chasing, focusing instead on making the race hard for pure sprinters. Visma was interested in a stage win, leading to more aggressive riding.
In the sprint finish, UAE led out with Pogacar still present. The most controversial moment came when Capio, leading out for Dainese, drifted left, shutting the door on Maxim Van Hills. Jasper Philipsen won the stage, proving he is the fastest sprinter in this Tour, ahead of Wout van Aert and Pascal Ackermann. The race heads into the Pyrenees for two brutal stages over the weekend.
Tadej Pogačar Crashes on Descent of Stage 18 in 2022 Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar crashed while trying to put Jonas Vingegaard under pressure on the final descent of stage 18. Despite taking every risk, Pogačar's attempt to attack the yellow jersey resulted in a fall. Vingegaard, noticing the crash, initially powered away but then waited for Pogačar. With 28 kilometers to go, both riders continued, showcasing the intense competition and mutual respect in the race.
