Abstract

A CLINICO-ANATOMICAL ASPECT OF KURPARA MARMA W.S.R. TO TENNIS ELBOW & GOLFER'S ELBOW

Dr. Anop Singh*, Dr. Manish Choudhary*, Dr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma

Abstract

The Marma point are an important element Ayurveda’s healing power. In Ayurveda Kupara marma is correlated with tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. These injuries are most probable in young athletes due to overuse of forearm. In tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) the extensor Carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscles and tendon are involved. In golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) the pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis muscles and tendon are involved. These injuries are found in young person who overuse of forearm. The symptoms of pain, burning on the outer side of elbow (lateral epicondyle) and inner side of elbow (medial epicondyle) and weak grip. The symptoms are decrease proper rest of arm. In Ayurveda treated by anti-inflammatory drug and mild massage. If the symptom does not decrease after 6-12 months of non-surgical treatment then doctor may recommend surgery.

Keywords: Marma, Ayurveda, Tennis, Golfer’s, Elbow, Epicondylitis, Radialis, Muscles.