Ø
Effect of Therapy on Sandhishoola (Knee Joint Pain): -
In Group A, the mean
before treatment was 5.286 which improved to 3.714 after treatment. It showed
an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.571 ±0.7559 (S.D) with 29.72%. The
statistical analysis showed very significant result at p value (< 0.0005).
In Group B, the mean
score before treatment was 4.867 which improved to 2.733 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 2.133±0.5164 (S.D.) with
43.82%.The statistical analysis showed extremely significant result at p value <
0.0001.
Intergroup comparison
was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When Group A was
compared with Group B on symptom of Sandhishoola, the two-tailed p
value was 0.0327that was significant. it means that their statistical
difference in the efficacy of both treatments on Sandhishoola.
Vitiation of Vata has an important role in
the arising ofJanu-Sandhigata Vata. Shoola
doesn’t occur without Vata. The Rukshata of Vata is cured by Tailadue
to Snigdha. The Virya of Tailla is Ushna. It has effect on VatikaShoola. Tilataila has Snehana, Vedanasthapana, Sandhaniya, ShoolaPrashamana,
Balyakarma. Basti is the best medicament for Vatika disorders. The properties of Basti which is VatanulomanaandSrotoshodhaka
remove the impacted stool mass in the body and pacifying Vata inPakvashaya
gives direct effect onJanu-Sandhigata Vata.Similarly, effect of Snehana
and Swedana is worth mentioning, as Snehana is said to be Mardavakaraand
Swedana is said to be Shoolaghna. Thus, irrespective of the material
used these two procedures will have a certain positive effect towards reducing Shoola.
Ø Effect of
Therapy on Sandhisotha (Swelling over
joints): -
In Group A, the mean score before treatment was
1.833 which improved to 0.333 after treatment. It showed an improvement with
Mean Difference of 1.500 ±0.674 (S.D). with 81.83% change. The statistical
analysis showed very significant result at p value < 0.0005.
In Group B, the
mean before treatment was 1.750 which improved to 0.2500 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.500±0.674 (S.D.). with 85.71%
change. The statistical analysis showed significant result at p value <
0.0005. which 85.71% change.
Intergroup
comparison was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When
Group A was compared with Group B on symptom ofSandhisotha, the two-tailed p value was 0.7908that was insignificant.
Its means there is no statistical difference in the efficacy of both treatments
onSandhisotha.
The
Ushnata applied by the Janu Basti procedure and UshnaVirya of drugs do the Pachana of the Dushya involved in the formation of Sotha. Due to this action the Sothamight
have reduced in Group B.
Ø Effect of
Therapy on Sandhigraha(Stiffness in
joints): -
In
Group A, the mean score before treatment was 2.000 which improved to 1.000
after treatment. It showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.000 ±0.6030
(S.D). with50% change. The statistical analysis showed very significant result
at p value < 0.0020.
In Group B, the
mean before treatment was 2.000 which improved to 0.6667 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.333 ±0.4880 (S.D.). with 66.65%
change. The statistical analysis showed extremely significant result at p value
< 0.0001.
Intergroup
comparison was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When
Group A was compared with Group B on symptom ofSandhigraha,
the two-tailed p value was 0.0459that was insignificant.
Joint stiffness is feature of JanuSandhigataVata
which is caused by Rooksha and SheetaGuna of Vata.
The heat applied through the JanuBasti(retention
of oil on knee joint)with ShvadanstraTaila,
retention of Taila and UshnaVeerya of Taila along with its Snigdhata decreases the Rooksha and SheetaGuna and reduce the stiffness.
JanuBasti being successful in relieving the stiffness because of
itsSnehanaand Swedana effects simultaneously.Due to its SnehanaGuna,
Vata gets pacified and Swedana causes relief inStabdhata, GauravaandSheeta due
to its inherent qualities.
Ø Effect of
Therapy on Sandhisphutana (Crepitus):
-
In Group A, the mean before treatment was 1.929
which improved to 1.714 after treatment. It showed an improvement with Mean
Difference of 0.214 ±0.4258 (S.D). with 50% change. The statistical analysis
showed insignificant result at p value < 0.2500.
In Group B, the mean before
treatment was 1.5333 which improved to 1.333 after treatment. It showed an
improvement with Mean Difference of 0.2000 ±0.4140 (S.D.). with 13.346% change.
The statistical analysis showed insignificant result at p value < 0.2500.
Intergroup comparison was done to assess the
comparative efficacy of both groups. When Group A was compared with Group B on
symptom ofSandhisphutana, the
two-tailed p value was 0.2500that was insignificant. Its means there is no
statistical difference in the efficacy of both treatments onSandhisphutana.
Effect of Therapy on Sparshasahyata (Tenderness): -
In Group A, the
mean before treatment was 1.60 which improved to 0.2000 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.400 ±0.547 (S.D). with 87.5%
change. The statistical analysis showed insignificant result at p value <
0.0625.
In Group B, the
mean before treatment was 1.66 which improved to 0.2000 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 1.400 ±0.5477 (S.D.). with 87.5%
change. The statistical analysis showed insignificant result at p value <
0.0625.
Intergroup
comparison was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When
Group A was compared with Group B on symptom ofSparshasahyata,
the two-tailed p value was 0.2154
that was insignificant.Its means there is no statistical difference in the
efficacy of both treatments onSparsaasahyata.
Tenderness is advanced stage of pain. Skin is the
lodging place for Vata. Thus this can be said that tenderness is felt at
different dermatomes when the nerve is compressed. MatraBastiwith ShvadanstraTailahas
anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties, due to anti- inflammatory effects of Shvadanstra. It may help in reducing the
compression of nerve by reducing inflammation of articular cartilages. Taila soothes the joints and also helps
treating levels of synovial fluid making the entire structure lubricated and
easy to rotate or to move. Taila
improves blood supply to joints and restores integrity of vessels obliterated
by spasm of internal damage. Thus reduction of Tenderness was seen in both the
groups.
Ø Effect of Therapy
on WOMAC Index Score: -
In Group A, the mean before
treatment was 55.21 which improved to 37.14 after treatment. It showed an
improvement with Mean Difference of 18.071 ±8.453(S.D). with 32.729 % change.
The statistical analysis showed insignificant result at p value < 0.0625.
In Group B, the
mean before treatment was 50.467 which improved to 29.467 after treatment. It
showed an improvement with Mean Difference of 21.000 ±4.781 (S.D.). with
41.611% change. The statistical analysis showed significant result at p value
< 0.0001.
Intergroup
comparison was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When
Group A was compared with Group B on symptom of
WOMAC Index Score, the two-tailed p value was 0.8955 that
was insignificant.Its means there is no statistical difference in the efficacy
of both treatments on WOMAC Index
Score.
WOMAC index score includes pain, stiffness and physical function.
Percentage of relief in Pain and stiffness was more in Group B than Group A, as
discussed above. By improvement in pain and stiffness, the physical function
also improves.
Ø Effect of
Therapy on X-Ray: - No any
significant radiological changes were found after treatment in both groups. May
be due to the short course of treatment and follow-up, changes in X-Ray were
not found.
Knee joint range
of movements
· Knee Joint Extension -In
Group A, the mean before treatment was 11.667 which is same 11.667 after
treatment. It showed an improvement with Mean Difference is zero. In group B SD
is zero.
·
Knee
Joint Flexion- In Group A, the mean before treatment
was 104.62 which improved to 116.15 after treatment. It showed an improvement
with Mean Difference of 11.538±5.911 (S.D.). with 9.93% change. The statistical
analysis showed significant result at p value < 0.0001.
In Group B, the mean
before treatment was 109.29 which improved to 119.29 aftertreatment. It showed
an improvement with Mean Difference of -9.649±7.95 (S.D.). with9.643% change.
The statistical analysis showed significant result at p value < 0.0006.
No any significant
changes were found on extension of knee joint after treatment in both groups.Intergroup
comparison was done to assess the comparative efficacy of both groups. When
Group A was compared with Group B on symptom of
range of movements (flexion)the two-tailed p value was 0.1829
& 0.2458 that was insignificant respectively right and left knee joint.These
improvement in range of motion might be due to the improvement in other
symptoms of the diseases such as pain, stiffness etc. Reduction in Pain,
stiffness in turn might have overcome the restriction thus increasing the range
of movements at knee joint. |