OZONE THERAPY AS A CRUCIAL ADVANTAGE FOR TOP-PERFORMANCE ATHLETES: EXPLORING ITS ROLE IN METABOLIC REGULATION AND THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES
OZONE THERAPY AS A CRUCIAL ADVANTAGE FOR TOP-PERFORMANCE ATHLETES: EXPLORING ITS ROLE IN METABOLIC REGULATION AND THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES

Author(s): Maricela Dragomir
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: Ozone therapy; Recovery; Musculoskeletal disease pain; Antiinflammatory; Antioxidant; Anti-doping;
Summary/Abstract: Ozone therapy has developed over the last 150 years. Initially used to disinfect drinking water, ozone has demonstrated its usefulness in combination with oxygen as a complementary therapy with broad appeal and few contraindications. However, some controversies still require further studies, most of them related to the toxic effect of ozone inhalation on the lungs. The effects of ozone therapy are dose-dependent and on individual oxidative status. The action mechanism of ozone is determined by concentration. The therapy has analgesic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal, and virostatic effects. By increasing mitochondrial energy production, ozone therapy could be recommended as a primary way to prevent and combat muscle fatigue. Research and clinical case reports show positive results in treating musculoskeletal, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic, dermatologic, digestive, and other conditions. Having a steroid-like effect, ozone therapy can be used mainly to reduce inflammation and pain. As a safe procedure, in compliance with current protocols and the World Anti-Doping Association Code, ozone therapy can be recommended to top-performance athletes for recovery after physical exertion, injury or illness.

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