Management of Vatakantaka (Plantar Fasciitis) with Agnikarma-A Case Study

Acharya Sushruta explained that when a person walk on the irregular or uneven surface, vata gets localized and aggravated in khuda pradesha (Ankle joint) produce pain heal region known as Vatakantaka. It can be compared to Plantar Fasciitis. Fasciitis is one of painful condition heel hampers daily activity. caused due repeated stretch strain plantar fascia resulting injury inflammation which produces pain. fasciitis managed with analgesic anti-inflammatory, intra articular steroid injection surgically by release per requirement, but such type treatment increased hospital stay high economical expenses. mentioned agnikarma management Vatakantaka done less expenditure minimum hospitalization. Agnikarma used this case study assess its efficacy relieving 46 years old female complaints right first few steps morning relived after walking, again developed prolonged period rest. Patient was treated Samyak Bindu vat at ankle 4 sittings interval 7 days, given complete relief from