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Complementary and alternative medicine usage by intercollegiate athletes.

Andrew W Nichols1, Rosanne Harrigan

  • 1Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96813-5534, USA. nicholsa@hawaii.edu

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
|June 17, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among intercollegiate student athletes, with over half reporting usage. Massage and chiropractic care were the most common CAM therapies utilized by these athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Integrative Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is increasingly recognized in various populations.
  • Understanding CAM utilization among student athletes is crucial for comprehensive healthcare.
  • Division I NCAA universities represent a significant demographic of student athletes with unique health needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and types of provider-delivered CAM used by intercollegiate student athletes.
  • To identify demographic factors associated with CAM use in this population.
  • To assess the integration of CAM with conventional medical care among student athletes.

Main Methods:

  • A survey methodology was employed with intercollegiate student athletes at a Division I NCAA university.

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  • A reliable and valid 28-item survey instrument measured the use of provider-delivered CAM and allopathic medical care.
  • Data from 309 student athletes across 20 sports were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests.

    • Main Results:

    • Fifty-six percent of student athletes reported using CAM in the past 12 months, with women (67%) using it more than men (49%).
    • Massage (38%) and chiropractic care (29%) were the most commonly used CAM therapies.
    • Certain ethnic groups showed a higher likelihood of using Hawaiian-originated CAM forms; overall CAM use did not significantly vary by sport, year, or ethnicity.

    Conclusions:

    • CAM usage is common among collegiate student athletes, exceeding national and state averages.
    • Increased awareness of CAM use patterns can improve allopathic physicians' ability to provide optimal athletic health care.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the implications of CAM use on athletic performance and well-being.