Dr. LaParade said quadriceps contusions are common among defensive ice hockey players when the puck hits their thighs, causing bleeding in the quad muscles. He recommended applying ice and compression immediately for 20 minutes out of each hour for the quickest recovery.
Players should also keep the knee on the injured leg bent back to 120 degrees of knee flexion to prevent stiffness. Athletes can cross-train with aerobic and anaerobic endurance and may need crutches for a few days if the injury is more serious.
Read the story featuring Dr. Rob LaParade in Let’s Play Hockey.
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