Vincenzo Nibali's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Vincenzo Nibali'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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Fractures | Right Shoulder | 2016-07-13 | Fractured right shoulder blade. | Nibali was involved in a crash while descending during the 19th stage of the Tour de France, which resulted in a fractured right shoulder blade. | Nibali crashed during the Tour de France, stage 19. | 6 weeks | Physical therapy and rest were required to heal the fracture. | Missed the remainder of the Tour de France. | Frustration and disappointment due to the abrupt end to his Tour de France campaign. | None at the time of this specific injury. | Returned to competition after full recovery. | Moderate | Immobilization and physical therapy. | Team doctors and specialized orthopedists. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved bike handling and descending techniques. | Tour de France 2016 | Severe pain and inability to move the right shoulder. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team's medical facilities and personal rehabilitation center. |
Fractures | T10 Vertebra | 2018-07-18 | Fractured T10 vertebra. | During the 12th stage of the Tour de France, Nibali was involved in a crash caused by a spectator, resulting in a fractured T10 vertebra. | Nibali crashed during the Tour de France, stage 12. | 2-3 months | Required bracing and extensive physical therapy for recovery. | Missed the remainder of the Tour de France. | Significant distress due to the nature of the injury and the circumstances of the crash. | Right shoulder fracture in 2016. | Returned to competition in the late 2018 season. | Severe | Bracing and physical therapy. | Specialized spinal injury team and team doctors. | Potential for chronic back issues. | Enhanced focus on crowd control and safety measures during races. | Tour de France 2018 | Severe back pain and difficulty moving. | Moderate, with potential for chronic issues. | Extensive support from team, family, and medical specialists. | Specialized spinal injury rehabilitation center. |
Strains | Lower Back | 2020-09-12 | Lower back strain. | Nibali reported lower back pain during the Tirreno-Adriatico race, which was later diagnosed as a strain. | Nibali experienced lower back pain during the Tirreno-Adriatico race. | 2-3 weeks | Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. | Missed a few training sessions but continued racing. | Mild frustration due to the discomfort and interruption in training. | Fractured T10 vertebra in 2018. | Continued to compete after a brief recovery period. | Mild | Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapists and doctors. | Minimal long-term impact. | Improved core strength and flexibility exercises. | None | Mild to moderate lower back pain. | Low with proper conditioning. | Support from team medical staff and physiotherapists. | Team's medical facilities. |
Vincenzo Nibali's Sports Injuries Videos
Vincenzo Nibali Caught Cheating in Vuelta a España - Disqualified
Fabian Cancellara seemed to be in trouble, possibly affected by a crash, and appeared to be struggling. It might be that he's decided to take it easy for the rest of the day. Confirmation shows a gap of one minute and 20 seconds between the group containing Vincenzo Nibali and the leading group.

Alpe d'Huez 2018 - Nibali Crash - Fall of Vincenzo Nibali
A few meters before the 4km mark up to Alpe d'Huez... the leading Kruijswijk with the pursuers Bardet, ...

Nibali attacks again! - Stage 11 - La Vuelta 2017
The 2017 Vuelta starts for the first time from Nîmes in France. From Saturday, August 19th to Sunday, September 10th, the 72nd...

Pro Cyclist Vincenzo Nibali Descending Passo Fedaia, Giro d'Italia 2011.
Vincenzo Nibali's aggressive descent of the Passo Fedaia on stage 15 of the 2011 Giro d'Italia. "I attacked to try and do something...
