Role of Physiotherapist in Doping Control: Shohaim
Role of Physiotherapist in Doping Control: Shohaim
Role of Physiotherapist in Doping Control: Shohaim
Doping Control
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According to International Olympic Committee ,
Doping is the ‘administration of or use by a
competing athlete of any substance foreign to
the body or any physiological substance taken
in abnormal quantity or taken by an abnormal
route of entry into the body with the sole
purpose of increasing in an artificial and unfair
manner his / her performance in competition.’
Defination of doping as per WADA -
Doping is defined as the occurrence of one
or more of the anti doping rule violations
mentioned in the WADA code.
The following constitute anti doping rule violations
1. Presence of prohibited substance or its metabolites
in an Athlete’s bodily specimen
2. Use or attempted use of a prohibited substance or
prohibited method
3. Refusing to submit sample collection without justification
after notification.
4. Violation of applicable requirements regarding athlete
availability for out of competetion testing including failure
to provide required whereabouts information which are
based on reasonable rules
5 . Tampering or attempting to tamper with any part of
doping control
6 . Possesion of prohibited substances and methods.
7. Trafficiking in any prohibited substance or prohibited
method.
8. Administration or attempted administration of a prohibited
substance or, prohibited method to any athlete or
assisting , ,encouraging,,aiding in violating any anti
doping rule or any attempted violation.
Why do Athletes take drugs ?
• Belief that their competitors are taking drugs
• Financial rewards
• Gene doping
Prohibited Substances [in competition ]
• Anabolic Agents
• Hormones
• Beta-2 Agonists
• Agents with anti –Oestrogenic activity
• Diuretics and other Masking agents
• Stimulants
• Narcotic analgesics
• Cannabinoids
• Glucocorticosteroids
Androgenic Anabolic Steroids
In Females : Masculinization,
Facial hairs, Infertility
Menstrual disturbances,
Deepening of voice.
The 1988 Seoul Olympics Doping
Scandal Involving Ben Johnson
Adverse Effects
Thrombosis,Increased blood viscosity,
Headache ,seizure
left ventricular failure ,
2. Human Growth Hormone (HGH) (Somatotrophin)
Increases muscle mass & strength
Adverse effects
,Arthritis,gigantisam,
enlargement of fingers and toes
Impotence,cardiomeagly
Growth of orbit ,
lengthining of jaw ,
impaired glucose regulation ,
skeletal changes)
3. Gonadotrophin (LH, HCG)
Stimulates the production of Testosterone &
Epitestosterone
4 .Insulin
In conjunction with A.S increases muscle mass
5. Corticotrophin (ACTH)
Increases the blood levels of endogenous corticosteroids.
Reduces lethargy and elevates the mood (Euphoria)
3. BETA- 2 AGONISTS
Only Formeterol, Salbutamol (lesser than 1000 ng/ml),
Salmeterol and Terbutaline are permitted
by inhalation to prevent/treat Asthma
Requires:
Abbreviated Therapeutic Use Exemption ( A.T.U.E )
Adverse effects
Cardiac muscle Atrophy,
Tachycardia,
Anxiety,palpitations,
Myocardial infarction
4.Agents with Anti- Estrogenic
Activity
• Aromatase inhibitors including, but not limited
to, Anastrozole, Letrozole, Aminoglutethimide,
exemestane, Formestane,Testolactone
• Selective estrogen receptor modulators
including, but not limited to, raloxifene,
tamoxifen, toremifene.
• Other anti estrogenic substances including, but
not limited to, Clomiphene, Cyclofenil,
Fulvestrant.
5.DIURETICS &
Other MASKING AGENTS
Adverse effects :
Dehydration, Electrolyte imbalance,Muscle cramps
Other Masking agents
Epitestosterone, Probenecid
Plasma expanders (Dextran, Starch)
Used for :
Contact Sports
Cannabinoids
Hashish, Marijuana
1. Alcohol
2 .Beta Blockers
ALCOHOL
Prohibited in :
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