Health Condition 1: M679- Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Plantar iontophoresis with Nirgundi aqueous solution: Plantar iontophoresis with aqueous solution of Nirgundi
20 Gms of Nirgundi dried aqueous extract dissolved in 200 ml of water will
Sponsors
Dr D Y Patil College of Ayurveda and research centre Pimpri Pune
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting with clinical features of Pada-kantaka (Plantar fasciitis) Age group between 20 yrs and 60 yrs Patients irrespective of gender, religion and economic status Patients with chronicity of 2-3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients not consenting to the trial Age group below 20 yrs and above 60 yrs Fracture of Calcaneus Calcaneal Spur Local infection of plantar surface of foot Patients with pacemaker, stents, metallic implants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To study the effectiveness of Plantar-Iontophoresis with Aqueous solution of Nirgundi in case of Pada-kantaka.Timepoint: Assessment on 7th 14th and 21st day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To explore the Ayurvedic and contemporary literature for Plantar Fasciitis (Pada-kantaka) To explore the basic mechanisms of Iontophoresis and its application in Plantar Fasciitis To evaluate the efficacy of Plantar-Iontophoresis with Aqueous solution of Nirgundi in the management of Plantar-fasciitis Timepoint: on 21st day | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Priyanka Patil
Dr D Y Patil college of Ayurved and research centre
Outcome results
None listed