Use of analgesics in professional soccer players: A systematic review

Zandonai, Thomas; Lozano-Ramírez, Juan F.; Escorial, Mónica; Peiró, Ana M.

doi:10.1016/j.apunsm.2023.100415

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“…NSAIDs have drawbacks and potential side effects, including gastrointestinal problems, kidney concerns, and an elevated risk of bleeding. Sports medicine specialists must thoroughly evaluate each athlete's medical background and adjust the use of NSAIDs in accordance with previous methods (Zandonai et al 2023).…”

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Tackling pain and inflammation: The impact of analgesics in sports medicine

Sethi,

Talvelkar

2024

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Throughout their careers, athletes frequently struggle with pain and inflammation, which frequently reduces performance and slows recovery. The use of analgesics in sports medicine is examined here, with a focus on how athletes might manage their pain and inflammation. In the opening section of the chapter, a general overview of pain and inflammation in relation to sports injuries is given, emphasizing the negative consequences these conditions have on athletic performance. We explored the numerous analgesics used in sports medicine, such as acetaminophen, opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local anesthetics. The mode of action, indications, advantages, drawbacks, and potential side effects of each analgesic class are examined, highlighting the importance of comprehending how each affects the well-being and performance of athletes. The article also explored the effects of analgesics on athletic performance, outlining both the advantages of temporary pain relief and potential drawbacks such as hiding underlying problems or encouraging dependency. It is highlighted how crucial it is for athletes to have individualized pain management programs, as the fine line between pain management and injury aggravation is discussed. In addition, ethical issues surrounding the use of analgesics in sports, such as doping laws, fair play, and possible analgesic abuse for the purpose of enhancing performance, are discussed. To maintain the integrity of sports and safeguard athletes' wellbeing, the responsible use of and adherence to rules are strongly encouraged. This review examines integrative treatments in sports medicine, such as physical therapy, mind-body interventions, and nutritional interventions, which provide effective alternatives for managing pain and inflammation without relying primarily on analgesics in light of alternative approaches. Examples of analgesic use in sports medicine are highlighted in real-world case studies, highlighting how it affects players' careers and well-being. The review's conclusion looks at potential long-term consequences for athletes' health as well as future directions.

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Tackling pain and inflammation: The impact of analgesics in sports medicine

Sethi,

Talvelkar

2024

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Achilles Tendon Pain in Male Professional Football Players - A Prospective Five-Season Study of 88 Injuries from the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study

Waldén,

Gajhede Knudsen,

Ekstrand

et al. 2024

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Purpose The objective was to describe the location, examination procedures, diagnoses, and treatment for gradual-onset Achilles tendon pain in male professional football (soccer) players. Patients and Methods Forty-seven teams were followed prospectively for at least one season from 2013/14 to 2017/18. Time-loss injuries were recorded by the teams’ medical staffs. For all non-contact Achilles tendon injuries, a specific Achilles tendon form was sent to teams. Results There were 88 time-loss injuries recorded with gradual-onset Achilles tendon pain amongst 72 players; 22 (25%) of them were severe lasting more than four weeks including one career-ending injury. The specific form was returned for 78 injuries (89%) with 55 cases (71%) having midportion and 23 cases (29%) insertional pain. There were 51 cases (65%) being examined with ultrasound and 29 cases (37%) with magnetic resonance imaging, both modalities being used in 18 cases (23%). Tendinopathy was the most frequently reported main diagnosis both for midportion and insertional pain with 60 cases (77%), but multiple diagnoses were recorded in 21 cases (27%). Surgery was performed in six cases (8%), and the majority of players were exposed to several non-surgical treatments in various combinations, with eccentric training and cryotherapy being most frequent with 52 cases (72%) each. Conclusion Tendinopathy was the most frequent diagnosis both for midportion and insertional pain. Imaging was carried out for most injuries. A majority of injuries were managed non-surgically, with eccentric training and cryotherapy being the most frequently applied treatments.

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Use of analgesics in professional soccer players: A systematic review

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Tackling pain and inflammation: The impact of analgesics in sports medicine

Tackling pain and inflammation: The impact of analgesics in sports medicine

Achilles Tendon Pain in Male Professional Football Players - A Prospective Five-Season Study of 88 Injuries from the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study

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