A comparative clinical study on the efficacy of kolakulathadi churna pinda sweda versus infra-red radiation therapy in the management of janu sandhigata vata (knee osteoarthritis)

Background

Janu Sandhigata Vata, correlated with Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), is one of the most prevalent Vatavyadhis affecting the geriatric and middle-aged population, caused by Dhatukshaya and Vataprakopa. Knee OA affects 22–39% of the Indian population, with no proven disease-modifying agents available in conventional medicine. Kolakulathadi Churna Pinda Sweda, a form of Sankara Sweda combining Snehana and Swedana, and Infra-Red Radiation (IRR) therapy, a physiotherapy modality, are two widely used non-invasive interventions for this condition.