Dr. Twinkle Joshi presented on plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes. It causes stabbing pain with first steps in the morning. Risk factors include age 40-60, certain exercises, foot mechanics like flat feet, and occupations like factory work. Treatments include physical therapy, night splints, orthotics, shock wave therapy, and iontophoresis with dexamethasone gel, which has replaced steroid injections. Iontophoresis uses mild electrical currents to deliver medication through the skin while submerged in water, and is commonly used to treat hyperhidrosis of the hands, feet, or armpits. Padakantaka is a type of foot