Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE: AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN MANAGEMENT OF CEREBRAL PALSY

Dr. Neha Vats, Dr. Diksha Dhiman and *Dr. Minakshi

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Abstract

Cerebral palsy basically is a physical disability arising out of intracranial lesions leading to paralytic disorders, weakness, incoordination or functional deviations of the motor system. Cerebral palsy is anon-progressive disorder. There is no permanent cure of cerebral palsy has been found yet. As its main etiology include insult to growing brain. So it is a difficult task to regenerate neurons for proper functioning of brain. Cerebral palsy leaves the patient with lifelong physical and mental handicapped. Hence, a considerable burdens to parents and society and proved as life long suffering for the patient. The aim of this article is to review the recent literature relating to etiology, epidemiology, and advances in the treatment of CP.There are many clinical studies have been conducted in Ayurveda and very positive results were obtained in both physical and mental aspects. Ayurvedic drugs and panchkarma procedures might play role in neuroplasticity.

Keywords: Non-progressive, Ayurvedic drugs, Panchkarma procedures, neuroplasticity