1Associate Professor, Dept of Panchakarma. Email: dr.nibeditap21@gmail.com
2Assistant Professor, Department Of Shalakya Tantra. Email: dr.tarun52@gmail.com
3Assistant Professor, Shalakya Tantra, Rajiv Lochan Ayurvedic Medical College, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Email: drshifali0102@gmail.com
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Nibedita Panda, Associate Professor, Dept of Panchakarma. Email: dr.nibeditap21@gmail.com
Vatakantaka is a Vata predominant Nanatmaja Vyadhi. In this condition, there is pain in heel. Irregular foot position on ground causes Vata vitiation and it is localized in the Khuda Pradesha (Heel region), which produces pain. Agnikarma is one of the prime treatments of Vatakantaka. It is especially indicated for the diseases of Snayu and Sandhi Vikara. Ultrasound Therapy is one of the Physiotherapy, which can reduce pain and tenderness by its heat and sound wave radiation. In this study, an attempt is made to observe the difference between the effect of Agnikarma and Ultrasound Therapy on pain.
Methods: Thirty patients of Vatakantaka were randomly divided into two groups, Group A received Agnikarma with Panchaloha Shalaka (Agnikarma instrument made of five type of metal) on 1st, 4th and 7th day. Group B received Ultrasound Therapy for 7 days daily. With help of assessment tools and gradation of symptoms, the findings of research works were statistically analyzed.
Results: In Group A- The overall response of after follow-up, out of 15 patients, 7 patients show moderate response, 4 patients show marked response, 4 patients show complete response. In Group B- 7 patients show moderate response, 3 patients show marked response, 3 patients show complete response, 1 patient shows mild response, and 1 patient shows unchanged symptoms.
Interpretation and Conclusion: Agnikarma and Ultrasound Therapy both showed good results in relieving the symptoms. However, Agnikarma was found to be statistically more effective on pain management in Vatakantaka.
Keywords: Vata Vyadhi, Vatakantaka, Agnikarma, Panchaloha Shalaka, Ultrasound Therapy
How to cite this article: Panda N, Dwibedi TK, Sahu S. Comparing the Efficacy of Agnikarma with Ultrasound in the Management of Pain in Vatakantaka W.S.R. to Calcaneal Spur- A Randomized Controlled Study. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(12s): 255-264. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.12s.27
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