Sports Podiatry
What is Sports podiatry?
Sports podiatry focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing sport related injuries involving the feet and lower limbs. It is crucial to accurately diagnose the complaint so that the best treatment can be provided. By using our knowledge and skills we can accurately diagnose your problem to get you back to sport as soon as possible!
We believe in working with the patient to develop a treatment plan based around the patients lifestyle and goals, so that we get you back to sport fast. As a podiatrist with an interest in sports, we understand the demands of training and desire to return back to exercising as soon as possible.
Common sporting injuries:
- Running and sporting injuries
- Heel pain / Plantar Fasciitis
- Knee pain
- Foot pain
- Stress fractures
- Shin splints
- Bunions
- Neuromas
Treatment options:
Once we accurately diagnose your presenting problem, we then work with you to make a treatment plan based around your goals and needs. This includes:
Once we accurately diagnose your presenting problem, we then work with you to make a treatment plan based around your goals and needs. This includes:
- Custom foot orthotics
- Footwear advice
- Dry needling
- Massage
- Stretching and strengthening programs
- Exercise / running programs