A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF MASHA TAILA AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AVABAHUKA W.S.R.TO FROZEN SHOULDER

Abstract

Introduction : Paradoxically shoulder joint privileged as the most mobile joint in the body has its nemesis be-cause of this advantage i.e. it become more vulnerable to injuries. Frozen shoulder is a clinical syndrome char-acterized by painful restriction of both active and passive shoulder movements due to abnormalities within the shoulder joint or remote. Prevalence of this disease is around 2.1 - 5% and women suffer more than men be-tween age group of 40-60 years .According to Ayurvedic principles, frozen shoulder can be taken as“Avabahuka”(Frozen shoulder), as its clinical features are almost similar. Ayurvedic principles of manage-ment for these diseases are more effective than other pathies . In modern medicine the current management has many side effects and having success rate of 58% only.Even on surgical decompression recurrence is also there. Aim:- To determine the effect of Masha Taila(oil) and physiotherapy in the management of Avabahuka w.s.r.to Frozen Shoulder. Materials and method : The study was conducted on 30 patients in two groups with symp-toms of Frozen shoulder. Statistical Analysis used : Observations of the study were analyzed, and findings were evaluated by using statistical methods. Result: Group I:-Among15 patients,11patients (73%) had markedly im-proved .Group II:-Among 15 patients, 2 patients (13.33%)had markedly improved. Conclusion: In group I: -Masah Taila (Matar Vasti(Enema) and Sthanic Snehna(Oleation) along with physiotherapy gave better results ,in less duration of time then physiotherapy alone in group II.