A Conceptual Study of Pramana Sharir in Relation to Gulpha Sandhi Measurement
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23756846Abstract
Background: Pramana Sharir is an important branch of Ayurveda that deals with the measurement and proportion of the human body. It helps in understanding normal body structure, individual constitution, strength, growth and clinical assessment. Gulpha Sandhi, which is commonly correlated with the ankle joint, is an important weight-bearing joint of the lower limb. Its measurement has relevance in anatomical understanding, clinical examination, deformity assessment, trauma evaluation and functional analysis.
Aim: To study the concept of Pramana Sharir in relation to Gulpha Sandhi measurement and its anatomical and clinical importance.
Objectives: To review the Ayurvedic concept of Pramana Sharir. To understand the role of Anguli Pramana in body measurement. To study the classical and anatomical importance of Gulpha Sandhi. To correlate Gulpha Sandhi with the modern ankle joint. To assess the clinical utility of Gulpha Sandhi measurement.
Materials and Methods: This is a conceptual review study. Classical references were collected from Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya and relevant Ayurvedic commentaries. Modern anatomical, anthropometric and clinical references related to ankle joint measurement were also reviewed.
Results & Discussion: Pramana Sharir gives a practical and individualized method of body measurement. Gulpha Sandhi is described as an important structural and functional joint of the lower limb. Its measurement may help in assessing normal proportion, swelling, deformity, injury and functional limitation.
Conclusion: Pramana Sharir provides a scientific and practical base for understanding human body measurement. Study of Gulpha Sandhi measurement can bridge Ayurvedic structural concepts with modern anatomical and clinical assessment.
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