Teddy Bridgewater's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Teddy Bridgewater'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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| Concussions | Head | 2015-11-07 | Missed one game due to concussion protocol. | The concussion occurred when Bridgewater was hit while sliding during a game. He was knocked unconscious briefly and was immediately taken out of the game. | Bridgewater sustained a concussion during a regular season game after taking a hit to the head. | 1 week | Followed NFL concussion protocol, including rest and gradual return to physical activity. | Moderate, as concussions can have lasting effects and increased risk for future concussions. | Concern about long-term health effects. | Previous wrist fracture in 2014 and ankle sprain in 2015. | Returned to play after missing one game. | Moderate | Rest and gradual return to physical activity following concussion protocol. | Team doctors and neurologists. | Potential for increased risk of future concussions. | Proper tackling techniques and wearing protective gear. | Missed one game. | Dizziness, headache, and loss of consciousness. | High | Support from medical staff and family. | Team facilities and specialized concussion clinic. |
| Dislocations | Left Knee | 2016-08-29 | Missed the entire 2016 season. | This was a catastrophic injury involving a dislocated knee and torn ACL. The injury was so severe that it required immediate surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Bridgewater dislocated his left knee during a non-contact drill in practice. | 12 months | Underwent surgery followed by extensive rehabilitation including physical therapy and strength training. | Significant, as it caused him to miss an entire season and raised concerns about his future in the NFL. | High, dealt with significant mental and emotional challenges during recovery. | Previous wrist fracture in 2014 and ankle sprain in 2015. | Returned to practice in 2017 and played briefly in the 2017 season. | Severe | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. | Potential for long-term impact on mobility and performance. | Knee braces and strengthening exercises. | Entire 2016 season. | Immediate pain and inability to move the leg. | High | Strong support from team, family, and fans. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
| Fractures | Left Wrist | 2014-08-26 | He missed the remainder of the preseason. | The injury occurred during a hit in a preseason game. Teddy Bridgewater was tackled awkwardly, leading to the fracture. This injury was a minor setback early in his career. | Bridgewater sustained a left wrist fracture during a preseason game. | 4-6 weeks | Bridgewater underwent physical therapy and wore a cast for several weeks. | Minimal impact as it occurred early in his career and he recovered fully. | Mild frustration but remained positive and focused on recovery. | None significant prior to this. | Returned to practice after 4 weeks and resumed playing in regular season. | Moderate | Immobilization with a cast and physical therapy. | Team physicians and a physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises for the wrist. | Missed 2 preseason games. | Pain and swelling in the wrist. | Low | Support from team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2015-11-07 | He was limited in practice but did not miss any games. | The injury occurred when Bridgewater was tackled while scrambling. He managed to finish the game but was seen limping. | Bridgewater sprained his right ankle during a regular season game. | 1-2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) along with physical therapy. | Minimal, as he continued to play through the injury. | Showed resilience by playing through pain. | Previous wrist fracture in 2014. | Did not miss any games. | Mild | RICE and physical therapy. | Team medical staff. | No long-term impact. | Ankle strengthening exercises and taping. | None | Pain and swelling in the ankle. | Moderate | Support from teammates and medical staff. | Team facilities. |
Teddy Bridgewater's Sports Injuries Videos
Surgeon: Bridgewater’s Injury ‘Freak Accident’
It's been just over 24 hours since the Minnesota Vikings announced quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was out for the season with a severe knee injury. An orthopedic surgeon not connected to Bridgewater's care described the injury as freakish, rare, and normally associated with high-speed impact car accidents. Bridgewater was diagnosed with a torn ACL and also dislocated his knee.
Teddy Bridgewater Injured After Dirty Hit (Ejection) | NFL Week 8
Teddy Bridgewater Injury After DIRTY Hit | NFL Week 8
Bridgewater steps up and goes down as flags fly. Dante Fowler is seen kicking Bridgewater, who remains down after the play. Bridgewater, who previously suffered a devastating knee injury in 2016, was kicked in the knee by Fowler and remains on the ground after the incident.
