Recovery Stories

During a water polo match, I launched off the wall for a quick sprint — and something in my knee twisted wrong. At first, I thought it was just a small tweak, but a few kicks later, I knew it wasn’t. The sharp pain and weakness made it impo...

During an intense water polo tournament, I reached out for a block — and my wrist bent the wrong way against the force of the ball. At first, it just felt sore, but by the end of the match, every movement was painful. A trip to the doctor ...

During a competitive water polo match, I was defending against an opponent when my hand collided awkwardly with the ball. I immediately felt a sharp, intense pain in my finger and noticed it was bent at an abnormal angle. I was quickly take...

During an intense water polo match last year, I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder after making an overhead throw. At first, I thought it was just minor soreness, but the pain worsened and soon limited my ability to move and swim effectively....