NSAIDs do not prevent exercise-induced performance deficits or alleviate muscle soreness: a placebo-controlled randomized, double-blinded, cross-over study

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently consumed by athletes to manage muscle soreness, expedite recovery, or improve performance. Despite the prevalence of NSAID use, their effects on muscle soreness and performance, particularly when administered prophylactically, remain unclear. This randomized, double-blind, counter-balanced, crossover study examined the effect of consuming a single dose of each of three NSAIDs (celecoxib, 200  mg; ibuprofen, 800 mg; flurbiprofen, 100 mg) or placebo 2 h before on muscle soreness and performance following an acute plyometric training session.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research