leg contusion

[Rugby code crosser]

i am a 22 yr old rugby player played both codes but got stamped on a week ago by a rather large prop, this resulted in the front left of my thy swelling instantly and bruising at the same time, i was in considerable pain and couldnt run but due to lack of players i had to stay on just moved out of the action a bit, i could not run and barely walk, by 8pm that night my thy looked like a whole new knee as growing out the side, the bruising spread and was difficult and painful to walk.
a week later and the swelling is not as defined but still there and has gone quite hard. brusing covers the whole of my thy on the front, although not so much on the impact area but the whole of the back of my thy and just below my knee is black. and ahs not changed after 8days. i can walk but feel quite uncomfortable. i am eager to get playing again. but dnt like visitng hospitals for injuries like this as i feel im wasting their time.

what do you suggest

mark

[Heidi]

Sounds like a very bad contusion to me. You need to make sure you get this treated.

You can find out more here:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/frontthigh/deadleg.htm

If it has been over a week and no more bruising has developed over the last couple of days it is safe for you to get some manual treatment, including massage and to start stretching the muscles gently.

I really would advise you to see a sports injury professional for treatment. Left untreated this kind of injury can develop into myositis ossificans, where bone grows inside the muscle. This can require surgery in the long run. So please, please visit someone who knows what they are doing, with a good reputation.

[extremeskins]

Heidi is correct. Go see a physiotherapist (physical therapist) and massage therapist. They will expedite the healing process (as well as assist with scar tissue/adhesion).... help rehabilitation (strengthening/stretching)... and prevent myositis ossificans.