A Protocol for Treatment of Avabahuk (Frozen Shoulder) with Agnikarma and Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel
Mahesh Kumar *
Department of Shalya Tantra, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre (MGACH & RC), Salod, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha Maharashtra. India.
R. K. Shinde
Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha India.
Reena Jaiswal
Department of Shalya Tantra, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Centre (MGACH & RC), Salod, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha Maharashtra. India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: The Avabahuk is a disease described in ancient Ayurveda and is correlated with frozen shoulder of modern science. It is mainly due to vatadosha prakopa and the treatment adopted for this are for snayu-sandhi-asthi-gata-vata. Many treatment modalities mentioned in Ayurveda for treatment of Avabahuka. The treatment modality Agnikarma, the intentional therapeutic heat burn therapy is one among them.
Aim and objectives: The aim of the study is to compare efficacy of Agnikarma and topical Diclofenac sodium gel in Avabahuk (Frozen shoulder) treatment.
Methodology: The sample size will decide in pilot study and the patients will randomly divided equally into 2 groups. In Group A (Interventional) the Agnikarma will be done at weekly interval for 4 weeks along with physiotherapy. In Group B (comparator group) the topical diclofenac sodium gel application for 4 weeks with physiotherapy.
Results: The changes will observed and record in objective outcomes.
Conclusion: Agnikarma will be effective in lowering the pain and stiffness of frozen shoulder.
Keywords: Agnikarma, avabahuka, diclofenac sodium gel, frozen shoulder