Integrated Ayurvedic and Physiotherapy Intervention in a Child with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Single Case Study
1Shrikant Gore, 2Arun Raj, G R, 3Shivani Chaudhary, 4Mokindan R, and 5Kavya Mohan
1-5Department of Kaumarabhritya, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Corresponding Author: Dr. Shrikant Gore Email: shrikantgore23@gmail.com Phone: +91 9960007677
ABSTRACT
Spastic cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition that impacts movement and posture due to early brain injury, causing considerable motor and developmental challenges. It has a high prevalence rate of 2-3 per 1000 children. Among the different types, spastic cerebral palsy is the most prevalent, affecting approximately 61% of all individuals with cerebral palsy.This case involves a 2.5-yearold male child who demonstrates global developmental delay, hasnot achieved neck holding,sitting, standing, or walking independently, and has not achieved meaningful speech since birth. The child has a notable perinatal history that includes birth asphyxia, neonatal seizures, sepsis, and a prolonged stay in the NICU. A neurological evaluation revealed spasticity in all four limbs, hypertonia, restricted range of motion, and a positive Babinski reflex, confirming the diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy. Ayurveda links this condition to Janma Bala Pravritta Vyadhi or Shiro Marmabhighata Vata Vyadhi.