Affiliation:
1. Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
2. School of Pharmacy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Abstract
Abstract
Objective
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used in endurance running and by elite athletes. We examined the pattern of use of NSAIDs, the purpose of use and knowledge of the adverse effects of NSAID use in a population of recreational runners at Parkrun UK.
Methods
An online observational non-interventional cross-sectional survey of Parkrun UK participants being over the age of 18, on Parkrun UK’s mailing list, and residing in the UK.
Key Findings
Runners (n = 806) had a high use of NSAIDs in the past 12 months (87.8%). The average age of respondents was 48.39 years. There was a significant association between those taking an oral NSAID in the last twelve months and those with a sporting injury (χ2 = 10.89, df = 1, n = 797, P = 0.001). Ibuprofen was the most commonly used NSAID (81.1%). A third of runners had experienced an adverse drug reaction associated with NSAIDs, usually gastrointestinal. Half of runners used NSAIDs with no advice, and patient information leaflets were the most common source for those that had advice. Ninety-four per cent of runners would like more information on the harms and benefits of NSAIDs.
Conclusions
Some recreational runners have a high use of NSAIDs, which is chronic in nature and a potential health risk. Recreational runners want more information on the harms and benefits of NSAIDs. Race event organizers should provide evidence-based advice on the use of NSAIDs.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy,Pharmaceutical Science,Pharmacy
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