Pharmacy in the bathtub!

Sports pharmacy: painkillers and performance


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Listen to a fantastic interprofessional discussion on current approaches to NSAIDs in sport – help or harm?

In the podcast, we discuss:

  • Inflammation management in sports – pharmacological and non-pharmacological.
  • Discussion on the safe approach to NSAIDs and risks, including:
    • Psychological dependency
    • Acute kidney injury
    • Bone healing impact
  • Does a tournament format create an endurance sports environment?
  • Trust and shared decision making in athlete consultations, and the importance of effective multidisciplinary working.

University of Bath Short courses for pharmacy professionals – including the sports pharmacy short course. These low-cost short courses are ideal for qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians looking for an introduction into further study at the University of Bath. They are a great place to start if you are considering taking a Clinical Pharmacy Practice: programmes and courses for pharmacists and would like to experience what it's like to study with us.

You can also find the University of Bath Department for Health taught postgraduate courses – including the sports medicine courses for medics and physiotherapists.

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Pharmacy in the bathtub!By Sarah Jones and Tim Rennie