Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen have a high prevalence of use among many athletes (Corrigan, 2003; Tscholl, 2008, 2009; Warner, 2002). These drugs can be dangerous to a person when used as a treatment and the effects of taking them prophylactically are unknown. To look at the possible effects, ibuprofen use was examined in nine Fort Lewis College football players, aged 18 to 24, who had been taking ibuprofen prophylactically....