Abstract

EFFICACY OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATAKANTAKA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PLANTAR FASCITIS: A CASE STUDY

*Vd. Vishweta Vijay Basnak and Vd. Sunil A. Bhaskare (M.D., Ph.D.)

Abstract

Background- Vatakantaka is ayurvedic term mentioned among Vata Vyadhi by Acharya Sushruta, Acharya Charak, Acharya Vagbhata and in Madhav Nidan. It is painful condition of heel caused due to improper placement of foot on the ground, by continuous standing work or walking over an irregular surface. Vatakantaka is Snayu Gulf Sandhi Ashrita Vyadhi. The cardinal features of Vatakantaka are Ruka, Daha, Shoth in the heel region. This can be compared or correlated to a Plantar fascitis which is often frequently associated with calcaneal spur which is bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. In Today’s Era, it is common clinical condition seen which has the need for the treatment to give significant relief from the symptoms. Aim- To study the effect of Ayurvedic chikitsa in Vatakantaka with special reference to Plantar fascitis. Materials and Methodology- This study deals with 32 years old female patient diagnosed with Right Sided Vatakantaka who came in our institute OPD and she was managed with Shodhana Chikitsa (Purification Therapy) which includes Raktmokshan along with Agnikarma. Shaman Chikitsa was given after Shodhana Chikitsa. Result- Patient got Symptomatic relief at the end of the treatment.

Keywords: Vatakantaka, Plantar fasciitis, Raktmokshan, Agnikarma.