ABSTRACT
As discussed in the chapter on non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs (Chapter
22), infl ammation is the major response of the body to sports injuries. Moderation
of the infl ammatory response may be benefi cial, certainly in terms of improving
the comfort of the injured subject but also in accelerating the restoration of a
competitor to fi tness. In this chapter an alternative therapeutic approach using
steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs will be considered. Whilst the use and approach
to treatment of these drugs differ from the non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) the underlying issues are essentially the same.
