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Cannabis and Sport Rehabilitation - Coggle Diagram
Cannabis and Sport Rehabilitation
Legislation
Canadian Cannabis Act (Bill C-46)
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Must meet 2 the following 3 criteria: (1) potential to or enhances sport performance; (2) actual or potential risk to health; and (3) against the spirit of sport.
Prohibited in most major sports
Inconsistencies across the globe
USA only has 17 states that approve cannabis use
Positive Effects of Cannabis
Psychological Effects
Psychoactive effects
Feelings of well-being
Sociability
Relaxation
Stress reduction
Altered perception
Anti-depressant
Short Term
Pain Relief
Increased Sensory Stimulation
Muscle Relaxation
Appetite Stimulation
Analgesic effect
Negative Effects of Cannabis
Psychological Effects
Disruptions in memory
Confusion
Impaired abilities (concentration, attention, reaction)
Anxiety
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Delusions
Ataxia
Dissociative states
Long Term
Withdrawal
Dependence
Anxiety
Addiction
Impairments in memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities
Short Term
Reddening of the eyes
Dry mouth and throat
Drowsiness or restlessness
Elevated HR
BP Fluctuations
Altered Balance and Stability
Long-Term Sport Injuries
Concussions
CTE
Chronic Pain
CurrentSport Rehabilitation
Myofascial release
Strength and Conditioning
Chiropractor
Stretching - PNF
Cyrotherapy
Injections
Physiotherapy
Cannabis
THC
CBD
Cannabis in Sport
Positives:
Reduction in pain
reduces severity of concussion symptoms
Muscle Relaxant
Alleviates neurological symptoms
Reduction in emesis
Negative
Little research done with isolated CBD
Inconsistencies in policies and legislations
Too many unknowns
Adverse effects from prolonged use
Decision making
Memory
Lung capacity
Psychoactive response from THC