BOOKS ON SPORTS MEDICINE

(By Prof. Dr. S. Chidambarathanu Pillai)

WORLD SPORTS REVOLUTION

The sports activities have, in recent years, gained momentum in all nations of the world. Still, a lot of areas require reformation, and technological improvement. The book on World Sports Revolution covers up source development, Sports engineering and technology, stadium development, standardisation of sports goods and services, social security schemes, International sports development fund, sports medicine etc. These will certainly enhance the standard of world games :

Paradoxically the present sports medicine in vogue is a new concept and requires adequate development. Thanuology (Varmam) is an ancient medical science, associated with Tamilian culture. The Hindu dt. 23.6.84 reported that it would be good if Govt. comes forward to develop Thanuology through institutions and hospitals so that its benefits will not only reach the sports world but also elevate this indigenous system of medicine to the international forum”. It is high time to develop a world university to popularise sports medical education and medical services in a fitting manner. The International Olympic Committee should constitute a special committee to draw a master plan on the lines stated above to develop sports activities with representations of the nations of the world. The schemes will help opening of new departments in each nation to discharge multifarious functions. Hundreds of educational and research Institutes are to come up to produce qualitative and quantitative improvements on sports and their matters. Thousands of works units are to come up generating employment opportunities for millions of employees in all the member nations as well as the IOC level.

To sum up the IOC has a meaningful future, much more brighter than the activites of UNO in the aim, schemes, execution, and achievements.

(Price Rs.60/$3/£2)

INDIAN SPORTS MEDICAL SCIENCE

Thanuology (Varmam) is the apt medical science that can be employed to cure the ailments of sports persons. Presently Allopathic medical science is manipulated and used as Sports medicine. It does not help to improve physical powers to win laurels in the international games.

Every one knows that Dravidian land is the bed rock of the 64 arts which no other country in the world can boast of. One such art is of Varmam. At the outset, I would like to make it clear that there is no relationship between Varma system of medicine and Acupuncture and acupressure. These arts are of recent origin. I stress this point with my experience of 45 years in the field and hailing from a family of 46 generations dedicated to Siddha medicine. It will be better if people are made aware of it.

Varma system of medicine has a special character and grammar of its own. Varmam assumes the role of a mother of the martial arts. It is an art based on scientific facts.

Life is propelled by Prana Vayu (Oxygen) in the human physique. It gives lifeLife is propelled by Prana Vayu (Oxygen) in the human physique. It gives life energy to the 72,000 nerves found in the human body. When the flow of Prana Vayu (Oxygen) is obstructed, life is at stake. In the human body, there are secret nerve centres in the bones, internal organs, tissues, nerves, joints and the like, hidden from naked eye. These secret locations are known as Marmam and later came to be called Varmam.

Nerve centres are impaired due to impacts on account of thrashing, attack, kick, beating, knock, cuts etc. In consequence, normally health condition titillates. The patients suffer from swelling, swooning, loss of blood, inability, contusion, bone-fracture, dislodging of joints and even death. These are some of the external signs and symptoms. Loss of consciousness, inability to work, tissues going astray, shattering of internal organs, uneasiness and the like are noticeable internal symptoms, in respect of those affected in this way. Varmam impacts pervade all the 32 organs in the human body and give rise to T.B., Asthma, Blood pressure, Heart attack etc. One of the main causes for AIDS is the impact ailments.

Before treatment is given to patients, it is imperative to diagnose the origin of the disease, the movement of the organs, the nature of affectation in the nerves, signs and symptoms, health-condition, classification, whether the case falls under ordinary or extraordinary nature.

Application and administration of the prescribed oil, powders, ghee, decoction and Lehyam will work wonders and yield satisfactory results.

Apart from the above general aspects, this books contains the special aspects viz., Yoga & well being, Nervous function, Pulse reading, Retrieval methods, Medical preparations for injury as well as health and strength and Diet (both internal and external) for health and extra stamina.

(Price Rs.100/$5/£4)

N.B. : The cost of the books may be sent, by Crossed Demand Draft in favour of International Institute of Thanuology and payable at Chennai to :

The Executive Director,

International Institute of Thanuology,

2nd Avenue, 1st Street, E – Block, Door No.2, (Old No.32),

Anna Nagar (East), Chennai – 600 102. Phone : 2619 2906