Topical Administration of Ibuprofen for Injured Athletes: Considerations, Formulations, and Comparison to Oral Delivery

Abstract Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to treat both the acute and chronic injuries sustained by athletes during training and competition. In many parts of the world, NSAIDs can be purchased over-the-counter and used without any physician oversight...

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Main Authors: Martin Anthony Christopher Manoukian, Christopher William Migdal, Amode Ravindra Tembhekar, Jerad Alexander Harris, Charles DeMesa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:Sports Medicine - Open
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-017-0103-2