Yulia Putintseva's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Tennis

Yulia Putintseva'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 Right Wrist 2021-03-09 Immediate pain and swelling, inability to use the wrist. During a match in the Miami Open, Putintseva fell awkwardly on her right wrist. The fall resulted in a fracture, and she had to be taken off the court for medical attention. Fell awkwardly during a match. 8 weeks Immobilization in a cast, followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. Significant setback, missed multiple tournaments. Anxiety and frustration due to prolonged recovery period. None reported in the same area. Returned to competition in the Wimbledon. Severe Casting and physical therapy. Orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. Potential long-term stiffness and weakness. Protective gear and cautious play. Missed the Miami Open, Charleston Open, and Madrid Open. Severe pain, swelling, and inability to move the wrist. Low to moderate Medical team, coaching staff, and family. Specialized rehabilitation center.
Sprains Right Ankle 2019-05-14 Had to retire from the match due to severe pain. Putintseva was playing in the second round of the Italian Open when she twisted her right ankle. She immediately fell to the ground and was unable to continue the match. Twisted her ankle during a match against Naomi Osaka. 3 weeks Physical therapy sessions focusing on strengthening and mobility. Missed several tournaments, affecting her rankings. Experienced anxiety about potential re-injury. None reported in the same area. Returned to competition in the French Open. Moderate R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and physical therapy. Team physiotherapist and a sports medicine specialist. Increased risk of re-injury in the same area. Strengthening exercises and ankle support during matches. Missed the Madrid Open and Italian Open. Immediate sharp pain and swelling. High Coaching staff and family. Club's medical facility.
Strains Left Hamstring 2020-08-24 Limited mobility and pain. Putintseva strained her left hamstring during a high-intensity training session ahead of the US Open. She felt a sudden sharp pain and had to stop training immediately. Overstretched during a sprint in training. 4 weeks Rest, followed by progressive strengthening and flexibility exercises. Missed the US Open. Frustration and concern about fitness levels. Occasional mild strains in the past. Returned to competition in the French Open. Moderate Rest, ice, compression, and physical therapy. Team physiotherapist and a rehabilitation specialist. Required ongoing maintenance exercises. Regular stretching and strengthening of the hamstring. Missed the US Open. Sharp pain and inability to continue training. Moderate Coaching staff, medical team, and family. Training facility.

Yulia Putintseva's Sports Injuries Videos

Sorana Cirstea vs. Yulia Putintseva - Medical timeout denied

Yulia requests a trainer in the middle of a game but gets denied by the umpire. Sorana is not impressed. WTA Nuremberg 2017.
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Tennis player suggests opponent needs a psychiatrist.

Vika Azarenka and Putintseva drama.
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