Competitive athletics create stresses and strains on the body that affect both male and female athletes directly. Also deeply involved in sports medicine are the athlete’s trainers, coaches, and team mates. Not only are physicians called in to reverse or to ease the effects of a sports injury, physical therapists also work to get the athlete back on the field, in the pool, or on the court. Our compounding pharmacists work efficiently and well both with the athlete and the physician to create the appropriate medications for sports injuries. These can include: