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| Ankle sprain – acute | Arn, Rhus-t, Ruta |
| Ankle sprain – chronic weakness | Stront-carb |
| Fracture | Arnica first, Symphytum when bone is set. |
| Shock | Arnica 10M |
| Anticipation anxiety before fight | Gelsemium 30c |
| Black eye | Symphytum first. Ledum, Arnica |
| Contusions | Arnica. Ruta if periosteum is involved |
| Finger-hand injuries | Hypericum for nerve endings and fractures |
| Head contusions | Arnica 10M, Nat-s as a back-up. Cicuta if no convulsions after trauma |
| Nasal bleeding | Arnica, Ferr-p, Vipera |
| Cramps in calves | Cuprum 200C before fight |
| Blow over heart | Arnica for shock, Cactus 200C if feeling of constriction |
| Sprains and strains | Rhus-t, Ruta for acute, Stront-c for chronic after effects |
| Kicks and bruises on soft parts | Arnica before game, Rhus-t, Con, Ruta |
| Synovitis | Ruta |
| Dislocation, subluxation | Rhus-t, Arnica |
| Contusions from shock (colliding helmets) | Arnica |
| Tendinitis | Ruta, Anacardium, Rhus-t |
| Muscular exertion, sprains and strains | Arnica, Rhus-t |
| Direct blow to head | Arnica, Nat-s |
| Blow to leg (kicked or racket hit) | Ruta |
| Sunstroke | Glonoine |
| Tennis ball in eye | Symphytum, Hypericum |
| Tennis elbow | Ruta, Rhus-t, Bell-p |
| Injury in genital area | Arnica, Hypericum |
| Knee injury | Ruta |
| Frost bite and cold exposure | Agaricus |
| Altitude sickness | Coca, Carb-v. Can be taken a few days before if you typically have headaches, shortness of breath, and extreme fatigue in high altitudes. |
| Sunburn and sunstroke | Canth for sunburn, Glonoine for sunstroke after effects of dehydration and headache. |
Chronic – 3 tablets or 10 pellets two to three times daily. If more than one remedy is indicated, two may be given alternatively once or twice daily. If a remedy seems to be losing its effect but is still indicated, try a higher potency (30x or 200x) before changing remedies.
| Joint sprains | |
| Arnica 12x | First remedy for effects of trauma |
| Bryonia 12x | Acute stage, swelling, pain, <motion. |
| Rhus-t 12x | Repair and healing of ligament, fascia. |
| Calc-fl 30x | For chronic or recurrent sprains. |
| Muscle Strains Shin Splints | |
| Arnica 12x | First remedy for muscle overuse or strain |
| Bell-p 12x | Tendinitis |
| Bryonia 12x | Acute inflammation, pain <motion |
| Ruta 12x | Strengthening of tendon, periosteum |
| Caust 30x |
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| Stress fractures | |
| Arnica 12x | For soft tissue damage, pain, bruising |
| Ledum 12x | To reduce swelling, resolve hematoma |
| Symph 30x | Promotes union and bone growth |
Rotator Cuff Injuries |
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| Arnica 12x | Acute stages of injury or 30x |
| Rhus-t 12x | For chronic inflammation, stiffness |
| Ruta 12x | To strengthen tendon and attachment sites. |
Shoulder bursitis / Calcific Tendinitis |
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| Bryonia 12x | Acute stitching pain on least motion. |
| Rhus-t 12x | Chronic stiffness > heat and limbering. |
| Calc-fl 12x | To resorb calcific deposits. |
Tennis elbow Pitcher’s Elbow |
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| Arnica 12x | For pain and effects of microtrauma. |
| Ruta 12x | Aching soreness at tendon attachment. |
| Calc-p 30x | To strengthen articular structures. |
Ulnar Neuritis |
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| Hyp 12x | Recent traumatic cases. Shooting pain |
| Rhus-t 12x | Inflammation of nerve sheath. |
| Ars 30x | For chronic diseases with causalgia. |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
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| Hyp 12x | For nerve trauma and pain |
| Bell-p 12x | |
| Calc-fl 12x | To reduce scar tissue |
| Caust 12x | For tendon contraction and adhesions. |
Snapping Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis) |
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| Bell-p 12x | For effects of traumatic etiology. |
| Bry 12x | Acute stages with limitation from pain. |
| Rhus-t 12x | Aching and stiffness > by motion. |
Meniscal Injuries or Baker’s Cyst |
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| Ruta 30x | Once daily for one month. |
| Calc-fl 12x | Three times daily for at least one month, then reassess. |
| Sil 12x | |
| Calc-p 12x | |
Knee Sprain (Runner’s Knee) |
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| Arnica 12x | For pain and effects of microtrauma. |
| Ruta 12x | Specific effect on cartilage and tendons |
| Calc-p 30x | To strengthen articular structures |
Bone spurs (Calcaneal, Ankle) |
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| Rhus-t 12x | Soft tissue inflammation |
| Phyt 12x | |
| Calc-f 30x | To reduce osteophytes. |
| Sil 12x | If above is not effective. |
from Homeopathic Treatment of Sports Injuries, 1988, Lyle W. Morgan II, Ph.D.
A 30x may have 30c or lower range potencies as its substitute. The mid-range potencies should be given every three to four hours for a maximum of nine doses. Lower potencies should be given every two to three hours for as long as 24 or 36 hours as required to see an improvement.
| Acon 30x | Noise sensitive, external ear is hot, bright red, painful, swollen. Earache with sensation as if a drop of water were trapped inside. |
| Bell 30x | Tearing pain in ear, humming noises, much sensitivity to loud noises, pain causes delerium, eardrum bulges and appears bright red with congested blood vessels. |
| Cham 30x | Violent, stitching ear pains, pain worse from warmth, restless and fretful, ear feels stopped up and congested, swelling and heat causes considerable discomfort. |
| Puls 30x | Ear is hot, red and swollen. Severe darting and tearing pains, often throbbing, worse at night. |
| Ech tincture | Any localized, external inflammation of the external ear. Place tincture to water mixture 1:9 in ear in three to four drop doses every two to three hours. Use with other remedies. |
