Marma Sharir and its Clinical Significance: A Review
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Aim: To explore the concept of marma as described in ayurvedic literature and analyze its clinical relevance in injury prevention, modern sports safety equipment, and surgical practices.
Objectives: To understand the anatomical and physiological significance of marma points, To evaluate the role of marma in pain, injury, and mortality and To examine the integration of marma knowledge in modern medical and sports practices.
Observations: Ayurvedic texts describe 107 marma points where mamsa (muscle), sira (vessels), snayu (ligaments), asthi (bones), and sandhi (joints) meet, and where prana (vital life energy) resides. Injury to these points can cause pain, functional impairment, or even death. In modern life, accidents and sports injuries are frequent and may impact marma points. Current protective gear such as helmets and padding are unconsciously aligned with marma protection. Additionally, knowledge of marma points is increasingly relevant in surgical practices to avoid iatrogenic damage to vital areas.
Main Findings: Marma points are critical anatomical sites with high physiological importance. Their protection correlates with better clinical outcomes in trauma, sports medicine, and surgery. There is a clear overlap between ancient ayurvedic knowledge and modern protective practices.
Conclusion: Understanding marma points is vital not only in the traditional ayurvedic context but also in modern medicine and sports. Awareness and integration of this knowledge can significantly reduce injury risks and improve patient care and athletic safety. The ancient concept of marma holds enduring relevance and offers valuable insights for holistic health protection.
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