A clinical study to evaluate the effect of masha taila and physiotherapy in the management of avabahuka w.s.r.to frozen shoulder

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Introduction : Paradoxically shoulder joint privileged as the most mobile joint in the body has its nemesis because of this advantage i.e. it become more vulnerable to injuries. Frozen shoulder is a clinical syndrome characterized by painful restriction of both active and passive shoulder movements due to abnormalities within the shoulder joint or remote. Prevalence of this disease is around 2.1 - 5% and women suffer more than men between age group of 40-60 years .According to Ayurvedic principles, frozen shoulder can be taken as“ Avabahuka ”( Frozen shoulder ), as its clinical features are almost similar. Ayurvedic principles of management for these diseases are more effective than other pathies . In modern medicine the current management has many side effects and having success rate of 58% only.Even on surgical decompression recurrence is also there. Aim:- To determine the effect of Masha Taila(oil) and physiotherapy in the management of Avabahuka w.s.r.to Frozen Shoulder. Materials and method : The study was conducted on 30 patients in two groups with symptoms of Frozen shoulder. Statistical Analysis used : Observations of the study were analyzed, and findings were evaluated by using statistical methods. Result: Group I:-Among 15 patients,11 patients (73%) had markedly improved .Group II:-Among 15 patients, 2 patients (13.33%)had markedly improved. Conclusion: In group I: - Masah Taila (Matar Vasti(Enema) and Sthanic Snehna(Oleation) along with physiotherapy gave better results ,in less duration of time then physiotherapy alone in group II. Keywords: Avabauka ,Frozen shoulder, Snehna,Masha Taila ,physiotherapy INTRODUCTION Shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body and its mobility makes it vulnerable to injury