EFFECT OF SESAME OIL MASSAGE ON MUSCULAR STRENGTH OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

Sports have been part of human life since time immemorial. They help in the development of an individual’s persona at mental, social, cultural and spiritual levels. According to Sushrutacharya, Vyayam (Exercise) is defined as work involving exertion of the body. He states that after performing it one should do gentle body massage. Present study was done to study the effect of Sesame Seed Oil Massage on the Mamsadhatupushti (Muscular Strength) in Basket ball players. Study trials carried out in two groups of 10 players each between age group 20 yr. – 30 yr for eight weeks. Assessment criteria were Muscle strength. Tools used for muscle strength was grip Dynamometer and Leg and Back Dynamometer. Result: Group A – Day 30th - Muscle Strength was increased by approx. 10 – 12 kg Day 45th - (After giving 15 days gap in Sesame Seed Oil Massage Muscle Strength was decreased by approx. by 1-2 kg. Group B- Day 30th – Muscle Strength was increased by approx. 2-3 kg. Day 45th - Muscle Strength was increased by approx. by 1-2 kg. Conclusion: Evidence was generated for the concept ‘Tiltaila (Sesame Seed Oil) is useful in Brihan Karma’ (Growth) & also helps in removal of oil soluble tissue toxins.