Oral corticosteroids and treatment of National Football League players: a survey of team physicians

Analgesic Management of Pain in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review

“…79 Corticosteroid use among elite cyclists was estimated at 15.8%. 34 Surveys of physicians about oral corticosteroids, either in or out of competition, found that 83.9% of team physicians prescribe to NFL players, 78 and 32% of physicians prescribe to collegiate athletes. 46 Finally, three other studies of collegiate athletes surveyed use of all non-prescription over-the-counter medications combined, including NSAIDs, paracetamol, and others.…”