Sex differences in the consumption of over-the-counter analgesics among amateur volleyball players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compared with the normal adult population, athletes of several sport disciplines, such as endurance sports, ball sports, cycling and swimming, have higher use of over-the-counter analgesics (OTC analgesics). The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of OTC analgesic use in volleyball players as a typical competitive sport discipline. One particular focus was placed on the analysis whether the athletes' use of OTC analgesics was influenced by their performance motivation.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey among amateur volleyball players was carried out using a web-based sports questionnaire. The study included athletes of both sexes, 18 years and older, currently playing in a German volleyball league. The athletes' sport-related complaints were evaluat

SUBMITTER: Hager L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8082781 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature