Comparison of the Efficacy of Topical Ibuprofen to Oral Ibuprofen in Adolescent Athletes

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 12-19yo * soft tissue injury or flare up of soft tissue injury within 10 days to 8 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to aspirin or any NSAID, * allergy to eggs or egg products * history of asthma, renal disease, GI disease, active or suspected bleeding peptic ulcer (past or present), anemia, hypertension, other systemic disease significantly affecting liver or renal function * serious injury within six months * currently on anticoagulants * pregnant or lactating females * active arthritis in affected limb * open wounds, infected skin or fractures * opioid use within 7 days * severe psychological disorder * prior topical medication applied to the painful region/area of study