Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Efficacy of transdermal ketoprofen for delayed onset muscle soreness.
To determine the efficacy of transdermal ketoprofen in reducing delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), limiting systemic absorption, and improving postexercise function following repetitive muscle contraction. ⋯ Transdermal ketoprofen appears to be effective in reducing self-reported DOMS after repetitive muscle contraction, particularly after 48 hours. Systemic absorption of the drug was minimal. Treatment did not appear to have any effect on postexercise function, and there were no reported adverse reactions.
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Comparative Study
On-field predictors of neuropsychological and symptom deficit following sports-related concussion.
Investigate the relationship between on-field markers of concussion severity and postinjury neuropsychological and symptom presentation in an athlete-specific population. ⋯ The presence of amnesia, not loss of consciousness, appears predictive of symptom and neurocognitive deficits following concussion in athletes. Athletes presenting with on-field amnesia should undergo comprehensive and individualized assessment prior to returning to sport participation. Continued refinement of sports concussion grading scales is warranted in lieu of consistent findings that brief loss of consciousness is not predictive of concussion injury severity.