Knee Contusion
A knee contusion commonly occurs from direct trauma to the knee from a fall or collision with another athlete. Probably the most common symptom is localized pain that worsens with weight-bearing activity. Tenderness and swelling often accompany the pain. Pain which accompanies a knee contusion is characterized as acute and sharp and very localized. Often the knee becomes moderately swollen after such an event and the knee will become difficult to bend. The diagnosis of patellar dislocation can be made with physical examination by a physician and usually confirmed with an MRI.
Recommendations:
- Consult a physician if you think you have a knee contusion
- Weight control is important to decrease the amount of force across the knee
- Warm up and stretch before, during, and after an activity, for muscle and tendon flexibility to help prevent knee injury
- Develop a Cross-training program to prevent repetitive impact on the knee cartilage
- Use Knee Supports and Knee Sleeves