Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr. Sonali Korde
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Indian Classical Dancers suffering from Musculoskeletal pain (mild to moderate), specific to Lower extremities. Dancers with approximately 6 years of regular training in Indian Classical dance. Dancers of either sex, aged between 18 to 40 years. Current dance activity must be around 6-8 hours per week. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) score above 40 (out of 80).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Known history of trauma such as fractures, ligament injuries in past 1 year. Any surgical history specific to the lower extremities. Known case of debilitating disorders of lower extremities such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc Participants contraindicated for Abhyanga such as those with Amavata, Jwara, Kaphaja vikara, etc. Known allergy of sesame oil.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participants practicing Abhyanga as instructed, are expected to show • Lower score in the LEFS and VAS. • Increase in the range of motion of the concerned joints. • Increased muscle strength. • Low intensity or absence of crepitus.Timepoint: Total study duration of 30 days with follow up at regular intervals (7th, 14th 21st day and post therapy on 30th day) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in muscle strength which enhances their dance activities.Timepoint: Total study duration of 30 days with follow up at regular intervals (7th, 14th 21st day and post therapy on 30th day) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Kirti Bhati
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University College of Ayurved
Outcome results
None listed