Study The Effect Of Dhanwanthara Thaila As Shiropichu And Abhyanga In Cerebral Palsy In Children Upto 8 Yrs
Background:Cerebral palsy is a non progressive neurological disorder with motor disability, speech and auditory impairment and mental retardation. Objectives:The main aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Siropichu(instillation of oil on the scalp) and abhyanga whole body oil massage)with Dhanwantaram thailam in cerebral palsy in children up to the age of eight years.The study is also aimed at assessing the stability of the effect of the procedure suggested. Material and methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. 20 patients upto the age of 8 years were randomly selected and divided into two groups study and control. Patients in the study group received shiropichu for 30 days and abyanga for 15 days wih dhanwanthara thaila. Patients in the control group received no treatment. Both the group received physiotherapy. Results: Significant improvement was seen in the trial group in achieving head holding, and standing milestones when compared to the control group. Conclusion: Dhanwanthara thaila is effective in achieving head holding and standing motor mile stones in patients of cerebral palsy.