Abstract

A REVIEW FOR EFFECT OF PANCHKARMA THERAPY IN MANAGEMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)

Dr. Shubhanshi and Dr. Ankit Lakra*

ABSTRACT

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person‟s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive, developmental, neuromotor disorder of cerebral origin, resulting from brain injury that occurs before its development is complete. It is characterized by the inability to normally control motor functions, which affect the child‟s ability to explore, speak, learn, and become independent. Therefore, Cerebral palsy (CP) is a leading cause of childhood disability affecting function and development having impaired health-related quality of life. Though, there is no one to one correlation in Ayurvedic classics; it can be taken as Vata Vyadhi as far as its Aetiology and symptomatology are concerned. It is a common disorder with a prevalence of 2/1000 population.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Neuromotor disorder, Panchkarma, Ayurveda.