Recently, after winning his age group at the UCI Gran Fondo World Time Trial Championships in Australia, Matthew Clark returned a positive result for steroids during a routine doping control. Unfortunately, he is not the only masters level athlete who has returned a positive result after a doping control test. Over the past 10 years,… Continue reading Should More Masters and Amateur Athletes Be Drug Tested?
Author: thesportspharmacist
Are Collagen Supplements Worth It?
If you've been down the supplements aisle any time over the last 12 months, you probably would have seen an increase in a new supplement. Collagen. Collagen supplements seem to be the current "it" product, claiming a range of health benefits for skin, tissue and joints. But do collagen supplements actually make a difference, or… Continue reading Are Collagen Supplements Worth It?
Competitive sport and ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. Here in Australia, it is estimated that around 6-10% of children and adolescents, and 2-6% of adults, are living with ADHD. These figures seem to be consistent with world-wide statistics. Recognition and diagnosis of ADHD has increased over recent years. A condition which has… Continue reading Competitive sport and ADHD
Does Kinesio Tape Work?
Anybody who has followed sporting events on a regular basis has probably seen some form of Kinesio tape. It has gained popularity over the last 15-20 years, and is often used to aid in recovery after an injury, or for muscle support. But what exaclty is it, and does it actually have any benefits? WHAT… Continue reading Does Kinesio Tape Work?
Should Ozempic be banned in sport?
If you've turned on any form of news broadcast over the past six to twelve months, you probably would have heard the name Ozempic, or Semaglutide, being thrown around. It has been reported widely across the media as a miracle for those seeking to lose weight. But what exactly is it? How does it work?… Continue reading Should Ozempic be banned in sport?
Vitamin B12 for Athletic Performance
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin found in many animal based foods, and is one of the essential B group vitamins required by the body to function properly. Quite simply, without Vitamin B12, the body isn't able to work efficiently. But can supplements of Vitamin B12, in addition to a healthy diet, help to… Continue reading Vitamin B12 for Athletic Performance
CBD for athlete recovery
Having recently written about medical cannabis currently being banned for use in sports, I thought I would expand on the subject. Although THC is a banned substance, CBD has been removed from the banned substances list. But does it play a potential role for the health of athletes, and can it help with recovery after… Continue reading CBD for athlete recovery
Tramadol to be Banned in 2024
A few years ago, I wrote an article in conjunction with Cycling Tips about tramadol, and the fact that it isn't banned for use in sport. In 2019, the International Cyclist Union (UCI) decided to take their own action and ban tramadol for use "in competition" in all cycling disciplines. However, instead of banning it… Continue reading Tramadol to be Banned in 2024
Should Cannabis Be Banned In Sport?
Cannabis has been used as a recreational drug by many societies for a very long time; and recent research has meant that it is now also being considered as a viable medical treatment for a range of health conditions. However, cannabis has been banned for use in sport since the inception of the World Anti-Doping… Continue reading Should Cannabis Be Banned In Sport?
Exercise and Haemorrhoids
Let's talk about athlete's bums for a bit. Not the part where they are muscular and well formed, but the part where they can become painful and uncomfortable. That's right......haemorrhoids. It's estimated that around 50% of the population will have experienced problems with haemorrhoids by the age of 50. While they usually occur more often… Continue reading Exercise and Haemorrhoids
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