When can I do sports again?
When sport can be resumed after a contusion of the shoulder depends on the pain and limitations of the patient. The rule is that the shoulder should only be loaded as much as is painlessly possible. Especially contact sports and sports that put a lot of strain on the shoulder, such as throwing sports, should be avoided if the shoulder is bruised.
They should only be resumed when there is no more pain. This can take a few weeks, but usually the healing time for a bruise of the shoulder is three to four weeks. If pain reoccurs during sports, the load should be stopped and the shoulder should be spared even further.
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