• Dr. Shubhangi P. Badole
• Dr. Sanjeev R. Yadav

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment characterized by pain and discomfort in the heel and arch of the foot. While modern medical treatments have been effective, Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine, offers a unique perspective on plantar fasciitis and its treatment. Different theories have been proposed to explain plantar fasciitis from an Ayurvedic perspective, but there is no consensus amongst the experts. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammatory and degenerative pathology of plantar fascia at foot. The painful conditions related to foot region are Vatakantak, padashula ,Snayugatavata etc are having differences in etiopathology ,involved tissue segment ,presenting associate symptoms .So a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature was carried out to understand the anatomy with physiology of plantar fascia and etio-pathogenesis with management of plantar fasciitis from the perspective of Ayurveda.

Agnikarma, Ayurved terminology , Plantar fasciitis, Snayugat vata, Vatkantaka

"EXPLORING AYURVEDIC TERMINOLOGY FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.f498-f502, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311557.pdf

"EXPLORING AYURVEDIC TERMINOLOGY FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppf498-f502, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311557.pdf