AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS

The Indian subcontinent abounds as it were in a variety and diversity of health traditions. We have with us what is perhaps the longest unbroken health tradition which has not only a stream of practitioners but also a textual and theoretical backing. These knowledge systems didn’t limit themselves in fulfilling the needs of primary health care alone but also ventured in specialised areas such as Netra (Ophthalmology) Visha (Toxicology) Marma (Orthopaedics)* One such popular but little known area is that of Bone setting.

(Here author confess that the marma cannot be restricted to orthopaedics alone as certain even neurological illness could be addressed through this)

We live in a complex, mechanical world where speed and time are the vital factors that concern modern society. But statistics shows that every day, nearly thousand deaths occur around us, besides leaving several thousand injured and maimed for life due to fractures and dislocations. It is also interesting to note that accidents are just one way that leads to fractures and dislocations, other causes are also on the increase today. So the problems faced by the medical practitioner regarding the fractures and dislocation provide much challenge and scope for intensive study.

The Scope of Ayurveda in Sports Medicine

Verily, there is no limit to the scope of the science of life. Therefore one must always be alert and receptive. Knowledge, even if it comes from rivals must be accepted with a free mind. In fact the whole world is a teacher for the wise and an enemy to the foolish

Sports medicine is an interdisciplinary subspecialty of medicine which deals with the overall care of an athlete at all levels, both amateur and professional. The sports medical "team" includes specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, other personnel and, of course, the athlete. Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of India that is primarily a health care system aimed at prevention and cure of illness. Though it is a medical system, it has its own contribution in various other fields as well - such as agriculture as in Vrikshayurveda and veterinary science as in Gajayurveda.