EFFICACY OF AGNIKARMA AS ADD ON THERAPY TO ULTRASOUND THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEEL PAIN W.S.R TO VATAKANTAKA - A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL

Abstract

Introduction: Heel pain is a common problem encountered in clinical practice and treatment is mostly not satisfactory. Delayed treatment or negligence may cause complication which require surgical intervention. The prevalence rate of heel pain is 59 % among the Indian population. Vatakantaka is one among Vatavyadhi and lakshanas can be correlated with heel pain. Anu-shastra karma particularly Agnikarma is effective in the pain management of heel pain. Method: In this current study included 30 patients ranging in age from 20 to 70 years old who met the inclusion criteria. The patients were divided randomly in two group on the basis of random number generator. The patients were treated with ultrasound therapy in standard group for 7 days and Agnikarma as add on to Ultrasound therapy treated in trial group. At different times, assessments were made using a variety of parameters, including pain, tenderness, range of motion, and walking ability. Statistical analysis was carried out utilizing SPSS 3.0 software. Results were evaluated both within and between groups using the Mann-Whitney U test and the Wilcoxon matched paired test, respectively. Result: The study found that the trial group strategy produced substantial results in measures such as pain, tenderness, ROM, and walking capacity when compared to the control group at various time periods. Conclusion: Agnikarma as Add on therapy with Ultrasound therapy is more effective in the management of heel pain.