Abstract

*Dr. Sunayana Sharma and Dr. Anupam Pathak

ABSTRACT

Background: Sport medicine, a multidisciplinary field, can be correlated with the concept of Vyayama mentioned in the ancient texts of Ayurveda. The sports injuries mainly involve injuries, those that affect the musculoskeletal system. Abhyanga and Ashwagandha Ksheer Pak would be helpful Prevention of Sports Injuries in Sports Personnel. Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Ashwagandha-Ksheer Pak and Abhyanga in prevention of sports injuries in sports persons. Methods: The present study was a Three – Arms, Open labeled, randomized, parallel design, prospective controlled exploratory clinical study conducted at Sri Ganganagar Ayurvedic medical college and Hospital Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. 30 male athletes & sports persons within the age of 18-45 years visiting OPD of the study center for routine checkup were selected for the study after their written informed consent. Participants enrolled in Group A were advised to take Ashwagandha Ksheer Pak for continuous 45 days, participants enrolled in Group B were advised to do Abhyanga with Tila-Taila for continuous 45 days whereas Participants enrolled in Group C were advised to do both - Ashwagandha Ksheer Pak and Abhyanga for continuous 45 days. Criteria have been selected for assessment of efficacy were 100 meters shorts running, 800 meters long running and Long jump. The data generated through study were subjected to appropriate statistical tests to derive unbiased inferences. Results: After analysing the data of 30 athletes for 45 days of Ashwagandha Khseer-Pak and Abhyanga, it was found that Ashwagandha Khseer-Pak and Abhyanga not only helps in recovery but also enhances the strength and endurance in the body. 100 meters short run, 800 meters long run and long jump tests showed positive changes which further verified the improvement in stamina and endurance of the participants. Conclusion: Combined use of Ashwagandha Khseer-Pak and Abhyanga enhances Bala in the active athletes. In total endurance, strength, flexibility and recovery of the athlete can have a positive impact on the performance of the individual.