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Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training

Clinical Pharmacology in Athletic Training

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  • About the Editor
    • Surveys relevant drug classes (analgesics, anti-inflammatories, topical agents, antibiotics, asthma inhalers) and their clinical uses in sports settings - focusing on mechanisms and common side effects.
    • Reviews safety considerations: interactions, contraindications, doping rules/TUE processes, and when to refer for prescriptive care.
    • Emphasizes safe medication administration, recordkeeping, athlete education, and collaboration with medical professionals.

Amelia Robitaille is a clinical pharmacist specializing in medication management for athletes and the pharmacology of sports-related therapeutics. She advises medical teams on safe analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and performance-support medication strategies while addressing interactions and contraindications. Amelia lectures on pharmacokinetics, doping regulations, and therapeutic use considerations for sports medicine curricula and contributes to consensus statements on medication safety in sport. She consults with sports organizations on medication policies and education for athletes. Her current research explores evidence-based alternatives to systemic NSAID use in acute and chronic sports injuries.