Ayurvedic management of Vatakantaka (Plantar Fasciitis)
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v4i1.243Keywords:
Eranda taila, vatakantaka, plantar fasciitis, kolakulathadi upanahaAbstract
Background: Vatakantaka/plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain with peak incidence between 40 to 60 yrs of age. Though NSAID’s pain will be relieved temporarily, hence promising curative treatment for the condition is highly essential.
Objectives: To Evaluate the Efficacy of Eranda Taila Nitya Virechana and Sthanika Kolakulathadi Upanaha In Vatakantaka/Plantar fasciitis .
Methods: 20 patients with confirmed clinical diagnosis of vatakantaka/plantar fasciitis were administered Eranda taila nitya virechana and kolakulathadi upanaha over affected heels for 15 days.
Results: From the statistical analysis of the recorded data it is evident that in 70% of patients heel pain & swelling relieved completely within 15 days of treatment. So, this treatment can be effectively adopted in patients of vatakantakaDownloads
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