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Is It Safe To Workout With Bruises On Knees?

I am currently on a fitness program. About three days ago I did 45 minutes of plyometrics. Near the end of the workout I felt pain in the back of both of my knees. Apparently two huge bruises have formed behind my knees (one for each knee). How long will this take to heal? Can I workout with this injury? What can I do to prevent this injury in the future?
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Hi,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Its not safe to continue your fitness program with bruises in both knees, as it will further increase the damage in tissue.

I will suggest you to fix an appointment with your family physician for examination of your knees, for assessment of injury and requirement of tests like X-Ray both knees, MRI scan of both knees, if needed. Some blood tests like Complete blood counts, BT / CT, and PT / INR are also required.

Till then i will suggest you to take rest, apply ice packs to your knees three times a day, take plenty of liquids and apply some analgesic spray over knees to reduce pain and swelling.

If you have anymore queries then feel free to ask.
wish you good health.

Thanks & Regards
Dr. Shiv
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Is It Safe To Workout With Bruises On Knees?

Hi, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Its not safe to continue your fitness program with bruises in both knees, as it will further increase the damage in tissue. I will suggest you to fix an appointment with your family physician for examination of your knees, for assessment of injury and requirement of tests like X-Ray both knees, MRI scan of both knees, if needed. Some blood tests like Complete blood counts, BT / CT, and PT / INR are also required. Till then i will suggest you to take rest, apply ice packs to your knees three times a day, take plenty of liquids and apply some analgesic spray over knees to reduce pain and swelling. If you have anymore queries then feel free to ask. wish you good health. Thanks & Regards Dr. Shiv