OBJECTIVE: To explore amateur endurance athletes' use and views about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey of amateur athletes at four athletic clubs. KEY FINDINGS: Of a sample of 129 of amateur athletes, 68% (n = 88) reported using NSAIDs in the previous 12 months (84.4% in triathletes, 70.9% in runners and 52.5% in cyclists). Overall, ibuprofen was the most popular drug (n = 48). There was a lack of knowledge of adverse drug reactions, with only 26% of use advised by a doctor or pharmacist. CONCLUSIONS: There is high usage of NSAIDs in amateur athletes, including before and during events, largely without professional health advice. Informational needs of amateur athletes are not being met.
OBJECTIVE: To explore amateur endurance athletes' use and views about non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey of amateur athletes at four athletic clubs. KEY FINDINGS: Of a sample of 129 of amateur athletes, 68% (n = 88) reported using NSAIDs in the previous 12 months (84.4% in triathletes, 70.9% in runners and 52.5% in cyclists). Overall, ibuprofen was the most popular drug (n = 48). There was a lack of knowledge of adverse drug reactions, with only 26% of use advised by a doctor or pharmacist. CONCLUSIONS: There is high usage of NSAIDs in amateur athletes, including before and during events, largely without professional health advice. Informational needs of amateur athletes are not being met.
Authors: Khrystyna O Semen; Rick H A van der Doelen; Monique van der Lugt; Davy G H A van Dam; Jürgen Reimer; Frank R M Stassen; Loes Janssen; Paddy K C Janssen; Marcel J W Janssen; Aalt Bast; Jos L M L le Noble Journal: Scand J Med Sci Sports Date: 2020-08-13 Impact factor: 4.221