Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS OF CHILDREN IN AYURVEDA

Dr. K. S. Ratnaparkhi and Dr. Amol Subhash Tonchar*

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Abstract

‘Prevention is better than cure’ is the basic concept of Ayurveda. Curing a diseased person and redefining his healthy status, is the primary goal of a physician. It is the science which laid emphasis on the preventive aspect.[1] In Ayurveda there is description of ‘Ashtang Ayurveda’[2] which includes Kaya, Bala, Graha, Urdhvanga, Shalya, Danshtra, Jara & Vajikarana. Bala chikitsa is one of the important specialization in Ayurveda. In which various diseases and its management are described according to Ayurveda. Now a day’s musculoskeletal disorders are commonly found in children’s. in which Cerebral palsy, Muscular dystrophies, Delayed milestones, Viral neuritis & Erb’s paralysis are generally found in the category of Musculoskeletal disorders. In Ayurveda there is various principles & treatment modalities are mentioned for all diseases. For musculoskeletal disorders there are various treatments are mentioned. Ex. Panchkarma, various Aushadhi kalpas, etc.

Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorders, Ayurveda, Ashtanga Ayurveda.