The Ethical Dilemma of Performance Enhancement vs. Long-term Athlete Health: A Study of Injury Prevention Protocols

Authors

  • Amina Najam ul Haq MPhil Scholar Sports Sciences, Ripha International University, Faisalabad
  • Shakeel Imran Senior Lecturer, Riphah International University, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Shehzadi Sanam Roohi Farooqi The Head of Sports Sciences Department, Riphah International University, Faisalabad
  • Nimra Basharat4 M. Phil Scholars Sports Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad
  • Aneela Mushtaq M. Phil Scholars Sports Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad
  • Ghulam Mustafa M. Phil Scholars Sports Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad
  • Asma Aslam M. Phil Scholars Sports Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad

Abstract

Higher demands on athletes to excel have caused people to rethink the ethical issues that arise from trying to improve sports performance and stay healthy in the long run. The article looks into the dilemmas that athletes have such as the risk of injury and what happens when they practice performance-enhancing techniques such as professional coaching, medical care or using substances that are not allowed. The main focus is on injury prevention rules that reduce the dangers linked to vigorous exercise and try to reach the best results. Analyzing the dilemma between enhancing an athlete’s performance and its effects on their long-term health, the article looks into the areas the research has not yet studied regarding health reasons, injury prevention and social pressure on athletes to perform in the present at the cost of their health.

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Published

2025-06-06

How to Cite

Amina Najam ul Haq, Shakeel Imran, Dr. Shehzadi Sanam Roohi Farooqi, Nimra Basharat4, Aneela Mushtaq, Ghulam Mustafa, & Asma Aslam. (2025). The Ethical Dilemma of Performance Enhancement vs. Long-term Athlete Health: A Study of Injury Prevention Protocols. Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works, 3(2), 1003–1019. Retrieved from https://socialworksreview.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/258

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works (April - June, 2025)

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Articles