Sesamoiditis is the inflammation of the sesamoid bones beneath the big toe, often caused by increased activity, high-impact sports, and improper footwear. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and difficulty in movement. Treatment typically involves rest, ice, footwear modifications, padding, and exercise prescription. Elite Foot Care offers comprehensive care for managing and treating sesamoiditis on the Sunshine Coast.
Sesamoiditis is a painful condition that affects the small sesamoid bones located under the forefoot, typically beneath the big toe. These bones are embedded within the tendons and serve as pulleys, providing a smooth surface for tendons to glide over and enhancing the tendons’ ability to transmit muscular forces. When the tendons surrounding the sesamoid bones become inflamed, it leads to a condition known as sesamoiditis.
Several factors can cause sesamoiditis, including:
The primary symptoms of sesamoiditis include:
Diagnosis of sesamoiditis often involves:
Treatment for sesamoiditis is usually non-invasive and focuses on reducing inflammation and relieving pain.
Rest: Decreasing or stopping activities that aggravate the condition to allow for healing.
Surgical Intervention: In severe cases surgical intervention may be necessary. This could involve removing part or all of the sesamoid bone.
Elite Foot Care offer the following treatment options for sesamoiditis:
A custom orthotic supports and aligns your lower limb putting the muscles and joints it in a position of congruence. Elite Foot Care has a state of the art custom orthotics manufacturing lab on the Sunshine Coast. This allows us to have complete control over the manufacturing process, resulting in
Shockwave therapy has positive effects on tissue regeneration for tendons, bones, muscles and cartilage. It is a great treatment option for acute and longterm soreness and injury. The Swiss DolorClast® Shockwave uses single acoustic pressure waves to treat musculoskeletal and dermatological pathologies.
Elite Foot Care have access to a broad range of footwear designed for all walks of life at our Woombye and Sippy Downs locations! As part of our podiatry service, our podiatrists are able to provide you with the suitable, recommended footwear options from our own footwear store. Alternatively we
Foot and ankle strapping is a therapeutic technique used by podiatrists to stabilise affected areas, prevent exacerbation of injuries, and promote healing. By using high-quality, non-elastic, or elastic tape, strapping can provide temporary relief and support for various foot and ankle conditions.
Footwear modifications involve making specific adjustments to shoes to enhance their fit, comfort, functionality, and support. These modifications can address a range of foot and lower limb issues, helping to prevent pain and injury while promoting optimal foot health.
Exercise prescription using the VALD Performance Assessment system involves tailoring rehabilitation programs based on detailed biomechanical analysis. This approach allows for the design of progressive rehab programs aimed at addressing specific patient needs, optimising recovery, and enhancing overall performance.
Preventing sesamoiditis involves:
At Elite Foot Care on the Sunshine Coast, we offer individualised treatment plans to manage and treat sesamoiditis effectively. Our team of experienced podiatrists provides comprehensive care, from diagnosis to rehabilitation, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
For more information about managing sesamoiditis, call us on 07 5328 3588 or book online.
Our team of Podiatrists have decades of experience treating all hip, knee, leg, ankle, foot and heel pain as well as a range of skin and nail conditions including ingrown toenails, fungal nail infections and more.
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