CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ADHD WITH COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MANDUKAPARNYADI YOGA AND MATRAVASTI.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) probably accounts for more child psychiatric outpatients than any other single disorder. It is estimated that 3-7% of school –age children have the disorder. . Materials and Methods:- A randomised double blind placebo control study was conducted.. divided in 3 equal groups.Children between 6-15 years were considered for study. Vanderbilt Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale is used for assessment of core symptoms before and after treatment. Results:- Group A and Group B showed significant improvement in Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. These results are indicating Matra vasti combined with drug is effective in Core symptoms of ADHD. Academic and classroom behaviour is having marked response with Drug alone . Conclusion:- Mandukaparnyadi yoga is effective in management of ADHD. Application of Matravasti offers some added advantage when administered along with Mandukaparnyadi yoga. Further extensive study is needed with a larger sample size to establish more authentically the present study result.