Case Series to Evaluate the Efficacy of Selected Treatment Modality in the Management of Vātakantaka (Planter Fasciitis)

Abstract

Heel pain is the most prevalent condition these days, and it affects 1 in 10 people at some point in their lives. Various disorders can cause heel discomfort, but one with a high prevalence rate is plantar fasciitis. Vātakantaka and Plantar Fasciitis may be connected in Ayurveda. Walking on an uneven surface and suffering repeated injuries cause Vāta Prakōpa (vitiation of humor), which develops a stinging pain similar to a thorn in the heel area and ultimately results in Vātakantaka. Adults’ heel pain is frequently brought on by plantar fasciitis. Pain that is particularly intense with the first few steps made in the morning is how the disorder typically shows. Plantar fasciitis typically resolves on its own. However, when there is less time between the onset of symptoms and the start of treatment, symptoms typically go away faster. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of selected treatment modalities in the management of Vātakantaka. Four case presentations with a follow-up of one month were studied. Treatment modality, including Ēranda Saptaka Kwātha, Yōgarāja Guggulu, Dhāthri Chūrna, Navarathna Kalka, Sarshapa Thaila, Ketakēla Pattu, and Agni Karma, was advised for four weeks. Pre- and post-treatment assessments of subjective and objective criteria were made. According to the results, most of the symptoms were healed 100%, while some were reduced up to 66.66% and 33.33%. It may be concluded that the selected treatment modality is a secure and reliable treatment for Vātakantaka.