Some Efficacious Ayurvedic Panchakarma Procedures in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as a non-progressive neuromotor disorder of cerebral origin. Motor disorders of CP are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication and behavior. CP is classified into four types, spastic, ataxic, dyskinetic and mixed. Spastic CP accounts for a major portion of CP [1]. In India, the prevalence of CP is estimated around 3 cases per 1000 live births. There is no known cure for all four subtypes of CP [2]. Stem cell transplantation procedures, Botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal injection of baclofen, using various orthotic devices, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, neuroplasticity etc are the new advancements evolved for managing CP. [1]