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Dr. Dom's Foot Injury from Pickleball | Lisfranc Injury Pain
DocJenFitJune 22, 202600:28:14

Dr. Dom's Foot Injury from Pickleball | Lisfranc Injury Pain

Mid-foot pain from pickleball can signal a serious lisfranc injury that many athletes ignore until it's too late. In this episode from The Optimal Body Podcast, we break down exactly what happened to Dr. Dom, discuss potential diagnoses, footwear adjustments, and rehabilitation strategies for recovery. Dr. Dom shares how a recent pickleball injury during a session triggered sharp mid-foot pain, prompting him to self-assess and begin conservative treatment.

Mid-foot injuries are often misdiagnosed as simple foot pain or plantar fasciitis, but a lisfranc injury requires specific treatment to prevent chronic instability. Whether you're dealing with acute foot pain relief or long-term injury prevention, understanding the anatomy of mid-foot damage is critical for pickleball players and other athletes.

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If you play pickleball, tennis, basketball, or any sport requiring lateral foot movement, midfoot stability is essential. Proper warm-up exercises and early intervention can prevent weeks of pain and lost playing time.

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TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:43 - Introduction
02:21 - Dr. Dom's History of the Lisfranc Ligament Tear
04:20 - The Recent Pickleball Incident
05:18 - Potential Diagnoses and Self-Assessment
08:10 - Why Not See a Doctor?
09:05 - Change of Footwear
11:38 - Initial Conservative Treatments
14:10 - Progression of Exercises
18:51 - Current Exercise Routine and Progress
23:25 - The Value of Direct Access to Physical Therapy
25:00 - Future Goals and Plyometrics
26:10 - Following a Structured Plan

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