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Main medications used for treating muscle injuries at the time of the injury (acute) and during the treatment period (post-injury).
| Treatment | Acute | Post-injury |
|---|---|---|
| NSAID | 59 (35%) | 39 (23%) |
| AG | 42 (25%) | 74 (44%) |
| NSAID + AG | 20 (12%) | 7 (4%) |
| NSAID + AG + RX | 20 (12%) | 6 (3.5%) |
| NSAID + RX | 18 (10.5%) | 9 (5.5%) |
| AG + RX | 5 (3%) | 9 (5.5%) |
| RX | 3 (2%) | 15 (9%) |
| Other | 1 (0.5%) | 9 (5.5%) |
NSAID, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug; AG, analgesic; RX, muscle relaxant.
