{"id":3280,"date":"2020-04-02T16:03:18","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T20:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.physiooutaouais.ca\/physiotherapy\/treated-pain\/contusion\/"},"modified":"2024-05-28T16:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T20:14:42","slug":"contusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.physiooutaouais.ca\/en\/physiotherapy\/treated-injuries\/contusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Contusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is a contusion?<\/h2>\n<p>A contusion is an injury caused by an impact, trauma or a fall. They are often called \u201cbruises\u201d. Depending on the severity, different interventions are possible. Contusions can affect muscles or bones.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What are the most common signs and symptoms?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>localized pain at the site of the impact<\/li>\n<li>swelling and bruising at the site of the impact<\/li>\n<li>hematoma<\/li>\n<li>pain upon weight-bearing (if the contusion is on a lower limb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What are the causes of a contusion?<\/h3>\n<p>Impact, falls or other traumas are the primary causes of contusions. People who practice contact sports are predisposed to contusions, as are elderly people who are at higher risk of falling.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Physiotherapists are there for you!<\/h3>\n<p>In the case of severe contusions the professionals at PhysioOutaouais will be able to help your healing process by advising you and providing treatment to optimize tissue repair.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a contusion? A contusion is an injury caused by an impact, trauma or a fall. 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