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ERGOGENICS
Scott B Flinn, MDOVERVIEW- Many athletes self medicate without medical supervi-
sion using both traditional medications and ergogenic
aids. Commonly used medications include anti-inflam-
matory medications used to limit pain and inflamma-
tion and presumably speed healing from injury. In
overuse injuries, both oral medications and corticos-
teroid injections are used. Additionally, ergogenic aids
are used in an attempt to develop optimal performance
as well as to prevent and heal injuries.
MEDICATIONSNONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) are
commonly used to treat both acute and chronic
injuries.
•Over 50 million people in the United States take daily
prescription NSAIDs, with over 100 million Americans
using prescription NSAIDs during a year (Simon and
Smith, 1998).