A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial To Study The Effect Of Suvarna shalaka Agnikarma In Vatakantaka With Special Reference To Plantar Fasciitis

In today’s world, an increase in heel problems is due to changes in lifestyle like professional requirements, trendy fashions etc. Modern medicine has treatments like NSAID’S , local steroids and surgery for Plantar fasciitis. Although steroid injections can relieve pain, it is only temporary. However, prolonged use of NSAID’S can cause Ill effects such as gastritis etc. Ayurveda provides many options for pain management and among them Agnikarma is most effective. It is simple and easy procedure that can be done at an OPD level. Conducting research to evaluate effect of suvarna shalaka Agnikarma in Vatakantaka is crucial for expanding our understanding of traditional remedies and their applications in modern healthcare. By filling the knowledge gap, the study can provide valuable insights into potential effects of Agnikarma in Vatakantaka. Including patients within age group of 40-60 years, who fullfill clinical diagnostic criteria for Plantar fasciitis. Patients are selected irrespective of sex, socio economic status and community helps in achieving a disease and representative sample, enhancing the generalizability of the study findings, written consent from patients ensures ethical compliance and transparency in the treatment process. SAMPLE SIZE using formula by Daniel 1999, the calculated sample size is 35. Simple random technique will be used. Total 70 number of patients will be selected and divided into two groups named as Group A (trial group) and Group B (control group). Suvarna shalaka Agnikarma (group A) and Mruttika shalaka Agnikarma (group B) will be given to patients. Both shalaka Agnikarma will be done on 1st , 3rd , 5th, and 7th day. All SOP of Agnikarma will be strictly followed during and after the procedure. Observations will be done after procedure and follow-up after treatment is on 10th day. Result of study will drawn on the basis of criteria of assessment and statistical analysis. Discussion will be done on the basis of observations and result obtained during treatment. Summary will be drawn and whole thesis work will be summarised. Conclusion will be drawn strictly on the basis of statistical analysis and will be unbised