What is Sports Podiatry?
Sports podiatry is a specific field of podiatry focusing on diagnosing, preventing and treating injuries related to sport. It is very important to accurately diagnose the complaint prior to developing a treatment plan. By using the latest assessment techniques, such as gait analysis and video capture software we can diagnose your problem accurately and get you back on track to return to sport as soon as possible.
We work with our patients to develop a structured rehabilitation plan that is strongly focused on getting them back to sport – fast! As podiatrists with a passionate interest in sport, we understand the rigours and demands of training and the desire to return to activity as quickly as possible.
Sports Podiatry can help with
- Sports injuries
- Running injuries
- Heel Pain
- Knee Pain
- Shin Splints
- Foot Pain
- Stress Fractures
- Neuromas
- Bunions
Sports Podiatry Treatment
We utilise a number of diagnostic tools to determine the cause of your sports injury including digital gait analysis, functional running screening and 3D foot scans.
Once we have completed an accurate assessment we then determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual patient to get you back on your feet. Treatment options include
- Custom orthotics including specialist orthotics for cycling, running and sports
- Gait re-training/Running Technique
- Footwear Advice
- Acupuncture/Dry Needling
- Shockwave Therapy
- Stretching and Strengthening programs
- Exercise and Running Programs
- Joint Mobilisation
- Massage
We specialise in treating runners, triathletes, cyclists and athletes of all abilities. We understand because we are athletes too!
To ensure you receive the best possible outcome and get back to the activities you love, every patient will receive their exercise rehabilitation program via our downloadable app PhysiApp.
This allows you to access your exercise program at any time of day with comprehensive videos of your exercises, an explanation of your sets and reps and also any relevant, specific information from your podiatrist!
No more stick figures - you are in control of your rehab!
Don't let foot pain prevent you from doing what you love... Experience the Melbourne Podiatry Clinic difference today!