Episode 328
Episode 328 is a Tricky Conditions Edition featuring Thomas Do Canto, Podiatrist & AUS Distance Running Rep sharing around Sesamoiditis.
Thomas has been an Australian half marathon representative, he boasts PB’s across the half marathon of 62:13, the full marathon of 2:14:41 and 10000m 28:35. In December 2021 Tom finished 2nd in the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, a race that he won in 2016.
In this episode, Tom shares around the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of sesamoiditis.
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“Joint related pain”
“Get more shoe on the foot & make sure it’s not too unstable”
“A little bit pressure redistribution, and maybe a little bit of reducing tensile stress for supporting the arch”
“Orthotic Insole modifications is all about just reducing load to get symptoms down”
“Checking the fit, before function”
Instagram: @thomasdocanto
Linkedin: @Thomas Do Canto
Website: @Pinnacle Sports Podiatry
0:00 Start
03:12 The definition of Sesamoiditis
10:10 The Subcategories of sesamoiditis pain
14:12 Compressive and Tensile Load definition
19:42 Presentation and diagnosis of the condition
23:25 Guidelines for management of the condition
24:50 Footwear choice strategy for sufferers of sesamoiditis
32:38 The point where surgical consideration may be indicated
33:50 Tips on strength and conditioning
41:36 Finish
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