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.
Bridgewater Suffers Knee Injury
Former Louisville quarterback and current Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee during practice. He was taken away by ambulance, and the team canceled the rest of their practice.
