Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{190888,
        author = {Dr. Roshan Sadashiv Thakare and Dr. Anusha Chauhan and Dr. Abhishek Dadhich and Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma},
        title = {Anatomical and Functional Study of Gulpha Marma as Rujakara Marma},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5458-5462},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190888},
        abstract = {Gulpha Marma, located at the ankle joint, is recognized in Ayurveda as a Rujakara Marma. This classification indicates that it causes intense pain when injured, but it is not life-threatening. This study looks at its anatomical features and functional significance by comparing Ayurvedic descriptions with modern anatomy. Bones, ligaments, muscles, and nerves all converge at this marma, making it important for movement and sensitive to nerve activity. The intense pain following an injury arises from dense nerve connections and the joint's range of motion. Understanding Gulpha Marma improves diagnostic and treatment approaches in Ayurveda, particularly in marma therapy and for musculoskeletal issues related to the ankle.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {January},
        }