Abstract

A ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN SPORTS MEDICINE- A REVIEW STUDY

*Dr. Rahul A. Sonkamble and Dr. Mukund D. Bamnikar

Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine. The term Ayurveda combines two Sanskrit words Ayu which means life and Veda which means knowledge. It is one of the oldest system of medicine in the world. Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment of injury related to sports and exercise. Sports medicine has always been difficult to define because it is not a single speciality, but an area that involves many branches. Ayurveda is related about prevention as well as curative aspects, so it is best science which play major role in sports medicine. There is no direct references regarding sports medicine in the Ayurvedic literature. Even there is no ready-made management plans regarding sports related things. But when we observe with open mind, we can find enormous things. Dinacharya, Rutuchaya, Rasayana chikitsa, Panchakarma chikitsa, Marma sharir, Achara rasayana, Yoga therapy, Vyayama, Pathya-Apathya etc. each and every thing is play important role in sports medicine. The aim of this review study is to exploring hidden references and scope of Ayurveda in sports medicine.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sports medicine.