Sports Podiatry

Sports Podiatry Sports podiatry is the practice that covers;

• Foot and lower limb overuse injuries.
• Mechanical performance enhancement that minimizes injury and maximises efficiency.

Whether it be mums and dads who walk, children who play football, soccer and netball, or elite to amateur sports professionals, at Sydney Foot Clinic, a comprehensive and detailed assessment will be performed to make an accurate diagnosis of your problem. With a clear diagnosis in combination with our experience and knowledge, an effective treatment/management plan can be developed specifically to each individual. Some of the assessments and treatments used in relation to sports podiatry include;

• Biomechanical assessments
• Specific sports orthotic therapy
• Footwear assessments/recommendations
• Dry needling
• Prolotherapy – injection therapy
• Dry needling
• Stretching and conditioning programs
• Sports taping

  Some common sport related podiatry injuries include;

• Shin splints
• Achilles tendon pain
• Heel pain – plantar fasciitis
• Stress fracture
• Runners knee (patella-femoral pain)