For Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainer Pain Relief: Sideline-Ready Topicals That Go Home With Your Athletes

Prescription-strength topical NSAID and premium magnesium cream built for the demands of athletic training rooms. Extends your treatment beyond the facility.

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What Happens After They Leave Your Training Room

You tape, treat, rehab, and get your athletes back on the field. You manage 30 to 60 athletes across multiple sports, and your time with each one is limited. The work you do in the training room matters, but it stops working the moment they walk out the door.

Most athletes go home and ice, take ibuprofen, or do nothing. The ones managing chronic soreness cycle through oral NSAIDs at doses you would rather they did not take. The menthol rubs they buy at CVS are not extending your work, they are masking pain with sensation. Your athletes need a topical option that is serious enough for a training room and simple enough for them to use on their own. For pro-level context, read how Tiger Woods manages chronic back pain across a grueling season. The same logic applies to your athletes managing nagging injuries.

Why ATCs Choose Ketro

Two Angles. One Brand.

Extend treatment beyond your facility. Support your athletes' recovery at home. Protect your own body from the demands of the job.

01 — For Your Athletes

Extend Treatment Beyond The Facility

Send them home with a topical they will actually use. CALM for daily muscle tension and recovery between practices. RX Pain Gel for athletes managing real pain who need prescription-strength relief without adding more oral medication.

02 — For You

Professional-Grade Self-Care

Your hands and thumbs do 8 hours of manual work daily. Your low back takes the position you hold over treatment tables. Apply CALM to your own overworked areas between athletes. Fast-absorbing, no greasy residue, no strong menthol smell that lingers in the training room.

The Products

Two Products. Evidence-Based.

Ketro RX Pain Gel tubePrescription Topical NSAID

RX Pain Gel

Ketorolac delivered transdermally. Applied directly to the site of pain. Bypasses the GI system entirely. For athletes with moderate to severe localized pain who need prescription-strength relief between treatments. Compounded per order by a US pharmacy, with an online consultation included.

Ketro CALM Magnesium Cream pump bottlePremium Topical Magnesium

CALM Magnesium Cream

Skincare-formulated magnesium chloride for daily muscle tension and recovery. Ideal for use during treatment and for athletes to apply at home. Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, tape-compatible with no residue, and no prescription needed.

Topical vs. Oral

Why Topical Delivery Matters in Sports Medicine

You already know the limitations of oral NSAIDs for athletes: GI irritation, masking pain signals before competition, renal load during high-output training. For an athlete-facing explainer, share Jeff Cavaliere's physio pain framework.

Localized Concentration

High local tissue concentration at the application site while maintaining low systemic levels. Athletes apply where it hurts.

Reduced Systemic Load

Topical delivery bypasses first-pass metabolism. Medication stays at the site rather than circulating systemwide, easing GI and renal exposure.

Training Room Compatible

No GI irritation and no strong menthol smell. Compatible with taping and wrapping, so it works alongside your existing protocols.

Intuitive Compliance

Simple to apply where it hurts. No pill timing, no food requirements, no masking of pain signals before competition.

We go through two bottles of CALM a week in our training room during football season. The guys actually ask for it by name now. It replaced three different products we were using before.Kevin, ATC, Division I Football, Florida

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Professional Access for Athletic Trainers

Wholesale pricing for certified athletic trainers. Stock CALM in your training room. Recommend RX for athletes who need prescription-strength relief. Our team responds within 24 hours.

Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active ingredient in Ketro RX Pain Gel?
Ketorolac, a potent NSAID used in hospital settings. Applied topically, it delivers localized anti-inflammatory action without systemic GI exposure. Compounded in a US pharmacy for each prescription.
Is CALM safe to use before competition?
CALM is a topical magnesium cream, not a drug, not a banned substance, not a masking agent. Magnesium chloride is a mineral applied to the skin. It does not appear on any NCAA, WADA, or high school athletic association banned substance list.
Can I order in bulk for my training room?
Yes. Our Professional Access program offers wholesale pricing for certified athletic trainers. We support bulk orders for training rooms, team supply, and individual athlete distribution. Apply at our Pro Access page.
Can athletes tape over the application area?
Yes. CALM absorbs quickly with no greasy residue. Athletes can tape, wrap, or apply compression over the area after application. It does not interfere with adhesion or subsequent modalities.
What is the wholesale pricing structure?
Professional pricing depends on volume and facility type. Apply through our Pro Access page and our team will provide a custom quote within 24 hours.
How does RX Pain Gel work for athlete referrals?
You recommend the product. The athlete completes a consultation through our Rx platform. A licensed provider reviews and approves the prescription. The gel is compounded and shipped directly to the athlete. You are recommending, not prescribing.
Do you provide education materials for my athletes?
Yes. Professional Access members receive product guides, mechanism-of-action summaries, and athlete-facing materials explaining topical vs. oral delivery. We also have published guides on topical vs. oral magnesium you can share directly.
How is Ketro RX different from Voltaren?
Voltaren uses diclofenac (OTC strength). Ketro RX uses ketorolac (prescription strength), a more potent NSAID. Both are topical NSAIDs, but Ketro RX is compounded at prescription strength for athletes who need more than what is available over the counter. See our detailed comparison.
Ketro RX Pain Gel requires a prescription. A licensed provider reviews every request. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Individual results may vary. For professional inquiries, contact proaccess@ketroskin.com.
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