Todd Eldredge's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Figure Skating
Todd Eldredge'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 | 1995-03-19 | Severe pain and inability to move the wrist. | During a practice session, Todd Eldredge fell on the ice and fractured his left wrist, requiring immediate medical attention and a cast. | Fell on the ice during a practice session. | 6 weeks | Wearing a cast, followed by physical therapy. | Missed several competitions and training sessions. | Increased anxiety about falling. | Sprained right ankle in 1992. | 1995-05-15 | Severe | Cast and physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | Occasional discomfort in the wrist. | Improved technique to avoid falls. | 1995 World Championships | Severe pain and swelling in the wrist. | Low | Family, coaches, and medical team. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 1992-01-14 | Limited mobility and pain. | Todd Eldredge sprained his right ankle during a training session while attempting a jump, which caused him to miss several weeks of practice. | While practicing a jump during training. | 3 weeks | Physical therapy and rest. | Missed training time and slight delay in preparation for competitions. | Increased caution during jumps. | None related to the ankle. | 1992-02-10 | Moderate | Ice, compression, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and orthopedic specialist. | Minor stiffness occasionally. | Strengthening exercises for the ankle. | None | Swelling and pain in the ankle. | Moderate | Coaches and medical staff. | Local sports clinic. |
| Strains | Lower Back | 1998-07-09 | Persistent pain and limited movement. | Todd Eldredge strained his lower back while lifting weights during an off-ice training session, which impacted his ability to train on the ice. | Lifting heavy weights during off-ice training. | 4 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and modified training regimen. | Reduced training intensity and missed some practice sessions. | Increased caution with off-ice training. | Sprained right ankle in 1992, fractured left wrist in 1995. | 1998-08-10 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. | Sports physician and physical therapist. | Occasional lower back pain. | Proper lifting techniques and core strengthening exercises. | None | Sharp pain and stiffness in the lower back. | Moderate | Coaches, teammates, and medical staff. | Local sports rehabilitation clinic. |
Todd Eldredge's Sports Injuries Videos
Todd Eldredge (USA) - 1996 World Figure Skating Championships, Men's Free Skate
In the 1996 World Figure Skating Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Todd Eldredge performed his Men's Long Program to the music from "First Knight." Despite having some inconsistent practices, Eldredge delivered a strong performance, starting with an excellent triple axel-triple toe combination. He maintained his pacing throughout the routine, showcasing improved techniques and solid elements, including another beautiful triple axel. His performance was highly praised for its technical merit and presentation, earning him high scores and putting him in the lead, ahead of Rudy Galindo and Elvis Stojko.
Todd Eldredge (USA) - 1998 Nagano, Figure Skating, Men's Free Skate
Nagano, Japan - 1998 Winter Games, Figure Skating, Men's Free Skate - Todd Eldredge of the United States skated a challenging...
Todd Eldredge (USA) - 1996/1997 Champion Series Final, Men's Free Skate
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - 1996/1997 Champions Series Final, Figure Skating, Men's Free Skate - Todd Eldredge of the United States...
