Open AccessSPORT INJURIES AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA
Author(s) -
Sonia Meend,
Sunil Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international ayurvedic medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5091
DOI - 10.46607/iamj2909052021
Subject(s) - sports injury , sports medicine , meditation , physical therapy , medicine , sports science , physical medicine and rehabilitation , history , physiology , archaeology
A sport injury is a type of injury which can be defined as any kind of injury, pain or physical damage that occurs during sports, exercise, or any physical activity. Sports medicine helps people in improving their performance in sports, fast recovery from injury and prevent future injuries. Ayurveda being the oldest science to serve mankind can prove to be the best science in management of the sport injuries. Various methods mentioned in Ayurveda classics like Vyayama (physical exercise), Abhyanga (an-ointment), Rasayana (rejuvenation) Therapy, Marma (vi- tal points) Therapy, yogic practices, Pranayamas (meditation technique) etc. proves to be a boon for a sports person for his performance as well as to overcome the physical and mental trauma suffered during the sport.Keywords: sport injury, sport medicine, Vyayama, MarmaINTRODUCTIONA sport injury is a type of injury which can be defined as any kind of injury, pain or physical damage that oc- curs during sports, exercise, or any physical activity. It is most commonly the musculoskeletal injuries which include muscle, bones, cartilage and associated tissue. Sports injuries can be caused by an accident, impact,