Moreover, the rest does not fit in the truest sense with existing treatment,According to ayurveda diseases occur in the body due to two factors one is nija (within the body),other is aganthu(external factors), sports injuries mainly occur due to sudden impact or due to continues wear and tear. when an injury occur due to sudden impact, body respond to that condition ,which lead to immobility and other inflammatory responses, its a protective mechanism of body. due to excessive body activity strained muscles, ligaments and tendons can get injured excess of toxin can accumulate in individual organ systems and can lower both mental and physical sharpness.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Sports Injuries :
Ayurveda as a sports medicine is a relatively new concept – although ancient India relied upon this system to treat and maintain the well being of its warrior folk – and it focuses on health aspects of sports persons, such as, their stamina, flexibility and endurance. It is not only curative and rehabilitative, but also preventive.
Sports injury as per Ayurveda :
Concepts of sports injuries and their management can be spotted in the Ayurvedic Samhitas like –
- Bhagna (fractures & dislocations).
- Sadyovrana (acute wounds) etc.
- c.Snayugata Vaata (Tendon & Ligament injury)
- d.Vrana (wounds)
- e.Vranashotha (inflammatory conditions)
Sports Injury Related Conditions in Ayurveda :
- Bhagna: Bony injuries
- Kandaragatvata : Tendon injury Ligament versus tendon
- Mamsagatvata : Sprain, & Fatigue syndrome
- Sandhimukta: Joint injuries (dislocation, & subluxation).
- Snayugatvata : Ligament, Nerve & Bursa injuries
A.I.M specialized treatment procedures rejuvinates body and mind, heals the injuries rapidly , improves the edurance capacity along with accuracy and power to withstand stress. ALLEVIATE PAIN, IMPROVE FUNCTION, DECREASE DISABILITY, STRENGTHENS JOINT
These procedures are extremely effective for :
- Knee Injuries And Recovery (knee pain ,ACL TEAR, quadriceps tendon inflammation, medial menisci injury, articular cartilage injuries, ligament injuries, patellar pain, repeated dislocations)
- Shoulder Injuries(rotator cuff injury, dislocations, inflammation of biceps, shoulder pain, clavicle fracture)
- Back Injuries (lower back pain, sciatica, lumbago .scoliosis, muscle strain ,slip disc)
- Hip & Thigh Injuries ( groin strain, hip bursitis, hamstring and quadriceps injuries)
- Ankle & Foot Injuries (plantar fasciitis, heal pain, metatarsal fractures, Achilles pain, broken ankle, sprained ankle)
- Neck Injuries (neck pain, neck stiffness, restricted movements)
- Calf & Shin Injuries (calf pain, muscular cramps)
- Arm & Elbow Injuries(tennis elbow, golfers elbow)
- Thumb & Wrist Injuries (carpel tunnel syndrome, wrist bursitis, metacarpal fractures)
- Muscular rejuvenation
A.I.M ayurvedic treatments majorily involves :-
- IINTERNAL MEDICNES
- EXTERNAL THERAPIES
- BANDHA CHIKITSA
- MARMA CHIKITSA
- PHYSIOTHERAPY
- ANUSASTRAS
INTERNAL MEDICINES : specific formulations from ayurvedic classics mainly ashtanga hridaya and susrutha which are very effective in managing soft tissues injuries ,there clinical efficacy can be felt within one week of treatment.
EXTERNAL THERAPIES : These procedures comes number one in treating sports injuries, there are many types of treatments starting from LEPANAS, UPANAHA, MASSAGES WITH AND WITHOUT OIL, ELAKIZHI,NJAVARA KIZHI etc
BANDAGE / BANDHANA : Is one of the important procedure while managing sports injuries, bandages are of different types and we practice almost all types of bandages mentioned in classics and it enables the joint immobility and stability which should be given primary importance considering sports medicine.
MARMA CHIKITSA : These procedures specifically mentioned in classics are the main procedures which increases joint mobility and function along with pain management in minimum time.
ANUSASTRAS : This include mainly agnikarma and occasionally rakthamoksha(panchakarma) and are very effective in almost all joint involved cases
PHYSIOTHERAPY : combining physiotherapy along with ayurvedic management increase the success rate in almost all cases,From our experience and clinical statistics its clear, regarding management of sports medicine in almost all the cases involving musculoskeletal system ayurvedic management is more effective than other systems without surgery.