Foot Pain & Inflammation | Is It Sesamoiditis?
DocJenFitMarch 02, 202600:21:17

Foot Pain & Inflammation | Is It Sesamoiditis?

Feeling foot pain and inflammation? Especially around the big toe?! It could be sesamoiditis! In this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast, physical therapists Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom delve into sesamoiditis, an overuse injury that leads to pain in the sesamoid bones beneath the big toe. We discuss the risk factors and symptoms associated with sesamoiditis, detail conservative treatment options, while emphasizing a holistic approach that considers the entire lower limb.

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01:33 - What Are Sesamoid Bones?
02:53 - Severity and Diagnosis of Sesamoiditis
03:50 - Mechanisms and Causes of Sesamoiditis
05:45 - Importance of Professional Assessment
06:54 - Offloading Techniques
07:55 - Medication and Injections
09:02 - Shockwave Therapy and Modalities
09:30 - Physical Therapy and Exercise Importance
10:06 - Surgery Considerations
11:22 - Early Rehab: Manual Therapy and Mobilization
14:50 - Home Exercises and Strengthening
17:05 - Progressive Loading and Heel Raises
18:40 - Whole-Body Considerations
19:34 - Foot & Ankle Plan

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