As with hamstring strains, the athlete should be carefully monitored during rehabilitation. Treatment involves rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications, followed by adductor stretching and strengthening exercises. Contusions Contusions are common injuries in all contact sports but can occur in any sport. A contusion is a direct injury caused by blunt trauma, such as a blow from a knee or a football helmet. Local swelling, pain, and tenderness are typical symptoms.
Acute treatment is directed toward controlling bleeding and minimizing secondary insult.
With proper treatment, minor contusions usually heal within two to three days. More severe contusions may take several weeks or months to heal and should always be evaluated by a sports medicine specialist. The injury may limit motion and affect gait. The severity of the contusion is usually graded by the range of motion in the hip at the time of evaluation. Treatment consists of immediate compression, ice, and protection from weight bearing with crutches.