Ted Ligety's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Skiing
Ted Ligety'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 |
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| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2017-11-30 | Had to withdraw from several events to recover. | The injury affected his ability to train and compete, leading to a period of rest and rehabilitation. | Sustained during a training session, likely due to overuse and strain. | 3 months | Physical therapy focusing on core strength and flexibility. | Missed key competitions and affected overall season performance. | Stress and concern over recurring back issues. | Previous minor back strains. | 2018-03-10 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and pain management. | Physical therapist and sports physician. | Potential for chronic back issues. | Regular core strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Several World Cup events. | Lower back pain and stiffness. | Moderate, with a need for ongoing preventive care. | Team medical staff and family. | Local physical therapy clinic and training facilities. |
| Fractures | Left Hand | 2014-11-20 | Required surgery to stabilize the fracture. | Ligety's training routine was disrupted, and he had to undergo surgery to fix the fracture in his left hand. | While training for the World Cup, Ted Ligety fell and fractured his left hand. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy to regain strength and mobility in the hand. | Missed several training sessions but managed to return in time for the competitive season. | Frustration due to the disruption of training and preparation. | None in the left hand prior to this incident. | 2015-01-10 | Moderate | Surgery followed by physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved protective gear during training. | Missed some early season World Cup races. | Severe pain and swelling in the left hand. | Low, provided proper precautions are taken. | Team medical staff and family support. | Local medical facility and training center. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2018-11-28 | Required arthroscopic surgery to repair the torn meniscus. | The injury forced Ligety to take time off from competition to undergo surgery and rehabilitation. | Injured during a World Cup race, causing a meniscus tear in his left knee. | 2 months | Post-surgical physical therapy to restore knee function. | Missed important early-season races. | Disappointment and frustration due to recurrent knee issues. | Previous ACL tear in the right knee. | 2019-01-27 | Moderate | Arthroscopic surgery followed by physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | Potential for future knee problems. | Knee strengthening and stability exercises. | Several early-season World Cup races. | Pain and swelling in the left knee. | Moderate, with a need for careful management. | Team medical staff and family. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2016-01-26 | Season-ending injury requiring surgery. | This injury was a major setback, as it occurred mid-season and required extensive surgery and rehabilitation. | During a giant slalom training run, Ligety fell and tore his ACL in his right knee. | 9 months | Intensive physical therapy focusing on strength and stability. | Missed the remainder of the season and had to rebuild strength and confidence. | Significant, as it was a major injury affecting his competitive edge. | No prior ACL injuries reported. | 2016-10-23 | Severe | Surgical reconstruction of the ACL followed by extensive rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, and sports medicine specialist. | Increased risk of future knee issues. | Enhanced focus on knee stability exercises. | Missed the remainder of the 2015-2016 season. | Pain, swelling, and instability in the right knee. | Moderate, with a need for ongoing preventive measu | Family, team, and medical staff support. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
Ted Ligety's Sports Injuries Videos
🇺🇸 Ted Ligety's Incredible Slalom at Sochi 2014! | Men's Giant Slalom
Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe The American Ted Ligety claims the gold medal after a close battle with Steve...
Ted Ligety's Giant Slalom Crash | In Pursuit of Speed
The course is groomed, gates are reset, and it's the final day of races at Beaver Creek, which means it's the giant slalom. Ted Ligety conducts a final course inspection with head coach Sasha Eirik before heading into the start house. Often called Mr. GS, he's the favorite to win, having won the last five giant slaloms held here at Birds of Prey and now looking to add a sixth victory. Mirek positions himself just above Red Tail Jump and waits for Ligety to make his approach. However, disaster strikes during this unpredictable sport. Ligety was skiing aggressively and cleanly, which contributed to his speed, but unfortunately, he went out, with his boot likely getting caught in the snow, causing him to hit the outside ski. Despite his strengths, pushing the limits led to an unfortunate crash.
