Table 3 Indications for oral corticosteroids treatment of sports medicine injuries.
Indications Number of Respondents*
Acute injury 117
Chronic inflammation 119
Post surgery 41
Other indications 28
Lumbar radiculopathy 15
Acute inflammation 6
Cervical radiculopathy 3
Impeding RSD 1
Skin rash/problems 2
Severe muscle contusion 1
*n = 203; Respondents checked all applicable answers.