Emerging roles of sports pharmacist in the health management of athletes
By: Kannan, Sivakumar
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Contributor(s): Naha, Anup.
Publisher: Mumbai Indian Pharmacutical Association 2021Edition: Vol.53(1), Jan.Description: 13-17p.Subject(s): PHARMACEUTICSOnline resources: Click here
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Pharma timesSummary: Pharmacists represent the third-biggest healthcare professional group in the world who contribute to the health of people by imparting
the safe use of medicines. The health of athletes in sports is at high risk with the increasing incidences of doping. Anti-doping agencies
like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) are working together to prevent doping from sports, listing prohibited performance-enhancing
substances, creating awareness, thereby providing an equal chance to each sportsperson and protect their health. Pharmacists with
their existing knowledge about drugs and with the training in the basics of sports can play vital roles in preventing doping in sports.
Sports Pharmacists can be involved in imparting education to the sportsperson, conducting drug research and testing to control doping
in sports, thereby creating a culture of ‘Play Safe’ in sports.
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Pharmacists represent the third-biggest healthcare professional group in the world who contribute to the health of people by imparting
the safe use of medicines. The health of athletes in sports is at high risk with the increasing incidences of doping. Anti-doping agencies
like the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) are working together to prevent doping from sports, listing prohibited performance-enhancing
substances, creating awareness, thereby providing an equal chance to each sportsperson and protect their health. Pharmacists with
their existing knowledge about drugs and with the training in the basics of sports can play vital roles in preventing doping in sports.
Sports Pharmacists can be involved in imparting education to the sportsperson, conducting drug research and testing to control doping
in sports, thereby creating a culture of ‘Play Safe’ in sports.
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