CLINICAL EFFICACY OF MURIVENNA OIL PARISHEKA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUE INJURY W.S.R. TO ACHILLIS TENDINOPATHY - A CASE STUDY
*Dr. Naresh Kumar Ghodela, Dr. Princy Prasad and Dr. T.S. Dudhamal
ABSTRACT
Background: A soft tissue injury most likely to be experienced with sprains, strains, contusions, tendonitis and bursitis. It results in more pain and stiffness of concerned area that hampers patient’s routine activity. If such cases managed improperly that result in more deformities so it requires proper and early management. Early management of STI (soft tissue injury) is described in Ayurveda classics and provide better functional restoration. Murivenna oil is traditionally practiced in traumatology by Ayurveda practitioners. Method: A 30 year female patient diagnosed of Achillis tendinopathy was managed with Murivenna oil (Ayurveda medicament) Parisheka (pouring oil on affected part) procedure performed daily for 10 minutes followed by simple bandaging with gauze for 4 weeks. Variables like pain, stiffness and ROM (range of movement) along with disability index were assessed before and after treatment. Result: Murivenna oil Parisheka revealed tremendous results in improving pain, stiffness and movement of part. Conclusion: The active principle in Murivenna oil provides synergistic action in relieving the symptoms of soft tissue injuries.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Murivenna oil, Soft tissue injury, Tendinitis.
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