- Anti-Doping Awareness for Athletes and Health Care Providers - The Need for Athletes and Health Care Providers
In the world of sports, the spirit of "fair play" is emphasized as well as competitive performance.
One of the symbols of this is the anti-doping initiative.
The word "doping" may conjure up images of "athletes who use drugs with malicious intent.
But in fact,There are many cases of “inadvertent doping” that result in unintentional doping violations.The first is the
As a sports doctor at Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic,Anti-doping awareness for athletes and medical treatment that takes into consideration the fact that they are athletes.The company is conducting the following activities.
What is doping?
There are various doping violations as defined by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), including the use, retention, concealment, and illegal acquisition of banned substances, but the two most common are as follows:
- Unintentional ingestion of prohibited substances (e.g., over-the-counter and prescription drugs)
- Did not submit a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exception)
In other words,Could be a "drug-taking violation per se."The first is the
Where are the banned substances lurking?
- commercial (e.g. software)Cold and rhinitis medications (including phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine)
- Allergy medicine, cough medicine, painkiller
- Muscle-building herbal remedies and supplements
- Physician prescribesSteroids, hormones, injectable drugs
In some cases, there have been cases in which "the substance was prescribed by a doctor and was safe, but was in fact a banned substance.
Therefore,Knowledge and awareness on the part of health care providers is extremely important.It is.
What is a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exception)?
If the Athlete must use a Prohibited Substance for health reasons,System to apply to WADA or JADA (Japan Anti-Doping Agency)It is.
Examples: Inhaled beta stimulants for asthma, growth hormones for short stature, steroid injections for inflammatory diseases, etc.
- Use without TUE application = doping violation
- The application must includeRequires a doctor's note and medical evidence.
However, many physicians are unaware of the TUE system itself,A situation in which an attempt at correct medical treatment threatens the life of an athlete.It could also be a
Anti-Doping Efforts at the Clinic
Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic provides the following services for athletes:
- At the time of the initial visit.Confirmation of competition level and registered organization
- JADA's latest list of banned substancesPrescribing decisions with reference to
- If there is an alternative drug to the banned substance,Prioritize treatment with alternative medications
- In cases where a TUE application is required,Consultation on descriptions and issuance of certificatesSupport for
- Advice on the risks involved in using supplements (Basically, it is not recommended as it is at your own risk. If recommended, we recommend Informed Choice or other reliable supplements).
Also for healthcare professionals,Providing anti-doping training and awareness materialsThe company is conducting the following activities.
What is “consideration” in the treatment of athletes?
For athletes, drugs and injections are not just a "treatment" but an "option" that affects their athletic life.
That is why the following attitudes are required
- "Will this drug affect my competition?" Always have the perspective of
- Check "Time of Competition," "Competition Entry Status," and "Registered Competition Organizations."
- Not that it's okay if it's not a banned substance, but "we're also cautious about gray ingredients."
- Accountability from doctors to players for not falling under prohibited substances
In this clinic,We are committed to providing athletes with reliable “athlete-oriented medical care”.
Summary
Anti-doping is not only an issue for athletes, but the medical side is also being held accountable to a large extent.
If the players "didn't know" or "thought it was just a normal drug," all their efforts could be for naught.
At Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic, we want to ensure that all people involved in sports can receive medical care with peace of mind,
Medical care that protects the athlete's athletic environment by keeping an anti-doping perspective at all times.We are committed to
We welcome any concerns or questions not only from the competitors themselves, but also from their families and instructors.