Therapeutic Potential for Cannabinoids in Sports Medicine: Current Literature Review

Curr Sports Med Rep. 2021 Jul 1;20(7):345-350. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000858.ABSTRACTCannabidiol and other cannabinoids are being used more frequently for sports medicine-related conditions. This review will help sports medicine clinicians answer questions that their athletes and active patients have about the potential effectiveness of cannabinoids on common sports medicine conditions. In the article, the authors compare cannabidiol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol effects, noting the difference on the endocannabinoid and nonendocannabinoid receptors. The theoretical benefits of these two compounds and the current legality in the United States surrounding cannabidiol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol use also are addressed.PMID:34234089 | DOI:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000858
Source: Current Sports Medicine Reports - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Source Type: research