| CLINICAL TRIAL |
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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 71-75 |
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Effect of Grīvā Vasti in management of Grīvā Asthi Sandhi Gata Vāta (Cervical Spondylosis)
Yogesh Kumar Pandey, Shalini, Ajay Kumar Sharma
Department of Kayachikita, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Correspondence Address:
Yogesh Kumar Pandey
Department of Kayachikita, NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0257-7941.134618
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Introduction: Cervical spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in the neck. Keeping in view the increasing incidence of this problem in modern society a study was conducted with following.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of the following study is to assess the efficacy of Grīvā Vasti in the management of cervical spondylosis.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 10 clinically, pathologically, and radiologically diagnosed patients of cervical spondylosis, selected from outpatient department/In -patient department wing of P.G. Department of Kāya Chikitsā, N.I.A., Jaipur, satisfying the inclusion criteria. Patients were treated with Grīvā Vasti with Daśamūla Tailam for 35-45 min duration, for 14 days. Assessments were performed with regard to neck disability index before and after treatment.
Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was done with the help of Instat GraphPad 3 using Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed ranks test.
Result: Relief in neck disability index was 65.70%, which was statistically significant (P < 0.01).
Conclusion: Result indicates that Grīvā Vasti is an effective treatment in cervical spondylosis. |
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