Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
Traditional Indian Sports and Physiotherapy
Faridabad and Haryana have a rich tradition of traditional Indian sports -- kho-kho and kushti (wrestling) have been played in local schools and akhadas for generations. These sports create specific injury patterns that, while different from cricket or football, require the same expert physiotherapy approach.
Kho-Kho Injuries
Kho-kho involves explosive direction changes, rapid chasing, and the unique movement of pole-turning (running tight circles around poles). Common injuries: ankle sprains from rapid direction changes, hamstring and adductor strains from explosive sprinting, knee injuries from pole-turning forces, and lower back pain from the bent-trunk chasing posture.
Wrestling (Kushti) Injuries
Traditional wrestling creates high forces across the whole body through throws, grappling, and ground wrestling. Common injuries: shoulder injuries (AC joint sprains, shoulder dislocations), knee injuries (MCL and ACL tears from wrestling positions), neck injuries (cervical strains from headlocks), rib injuries (from falls and grappling), and lower back injuries from lifting and rotation forces.
Physiotherapy Treatment
We assess the specific sport demands and injury mechanism to design appropriate rehabilitation. For both kho-kho and wrestling, return-to-sport criteria must include sport-specific movement testing -- not just standard clinical tests.
Traditional Sport Physiotherapy in Faridabad
At Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5, Faridabad, we provide physiotherapy for all Indian and traditional sports. Book your sports injury assessment today.