LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
"I've tried all the traditional methods - physio, rehab, injections - and they've helped to a certain extent, but I need something more drastic," he added.
That's when Rudolf turned to an unlikely source for help - ballet.
"I've heard that ballet can help with balance, strength, and flexibility," he said.
"So I thought, why not give it a go?"
While some of his teammates may scoff at the idea of a rugby league enforcer turning to ballet, Rudolf is determined to prove them wrong.
"You have to be open-minded in this game," he said.
"And if it means putting on a tutu to fix my toe, then so be it."
As for the booze ban, Rudolf knows it won't be easy.
"I love a good party as much as the next bloke," he admitted.
"But right now, my focus is on getting back on that field and performing at my best.
So I'm cutting out alcohol completely."
With his newfound dedication to ballet and sobriety, Rudolf is hoping to make a roaring comeback in the 2024 NRL season.
"I'm ready to leap over any obstacles that come my way," he said with a determined look in his eye.
"And trust me, I'll be twinkle-toeing all the way to success."
If all goes according to plan, we may just see Rudolf pirouetting his way through opposition defenses, leaving them in a daze and wondering what hit them.
It's a bold move, but sometimes in rugby league, you have to think outside the box to get ahead.
And who knows, maybe other players will follow in Rudolf's footsteps, trading in the pub for the barre, and finding a new level of performance on the field.
The ballet ban and booze ban may just be what he needs to become a legendary figure in the history of rugby league.