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Sports Podiatry

We know how frustrating it is when an injury is holding you back from your fitness goals. Our podiatrists will work together to get you performing at your best with an emphasis on injury prevention, keeping you on your feet for longer!

Many of our podiatrists have a special interest in sports podiatry and the analysis, prevention, and therapy of the foot and lower limb. Currently, on our staff, we have high-level athletes including past elite Australian Soccer Representative Maddie Stockdale, current and past AFLW player Rebecca Neaves, representative basketballer Scott Rayment and dance podiatrists Kirstine Mann and Sophie Young.

We listen to your injury history and provide a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of your injury. To achieve an optimal outcome, we place a strong emphasis on educating you through every step of your short and long-term treatment plan.

Our aim is to help you make informed decisions and implement strategies to prevent foot and/or ankle injury in the future and promote your return to your sport and activity.

Analysis

Highett Podiatry uses the latest in digital technology to assess the functions of the foot and lower limb to understand the effect it is having on the rest of your body.

Prevention

Understanding the way your foot and lower limbs function is critical to understanding how to maximise your performance and prevent injury. Education is important in our treatment.

Therapy

The best outcomes are achieved with our sports podiatrists using evidence-based techniques to treat patients.

How is my Injury Assessed?

During your appointment, your injury will be assessed comprehensively. This includes a thorough assessment of your pathology, your injury history, and footwear, as well as an assessment of your complete lower limb biomechanics and alignment. Using the information acquired from your assessment, a management plan is discussed with you and implemented.

We believe in evidenced-based sports medicine of the highest calibre and are members of Sports Medicine Australia and SEPA (Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia) which collectively promote the study of advancing sports medicine.

Biomechanical and Gait Analysis

Biomechanical and gait analysis will accurately assess your walking or running style, which may be used to help diagnose the cause of existing problems and often prevent future overuse syndromes that your current running style may predispose you to. Running efficiency is vital for injury prevention.

Always Consult a Trained Professional

The information in this resource is general in nature and is only intended to provide a summary of the subject matter covered. It is not a substitute for medical advice and you should always consult a trained professional practicing in the area of medicine in relation to any injury or condition. You use or rely on information in this resource at your own risk and no party involved in the production of this resource accepts any responsibility for the information contained within it or your use of that information.

Customised Orthotics

Devices made specifically for your foot and your lower limb alignment needs. Customised orthotics are very durable and are able to be constructed with the most precise and specific biomechanical adjustments and angles to have you functioning at your most efficient alignment injury free.

Lower Limb Assessment

Lower limb injury assessment will keep you injury free by identifying weaknesses and abnormalities. Together with strength and stretching exercises, you can maintain your running and riding km’s, or keep you on the playing field.

Footwear Assessment and Advice

Identifying your foot type and the appropriate footwear to help you stay injury free.

Click below to learn more about what footwear is right for you, and appropriate for your sporting activity. We have footwear guides for specific sports, specific activities, and specific foot types.

Learn More About Sports Footwear

Strengthening and Stretching

Your podiatrist will prescribe you a strengthening and stretching program to aid in your optimum injury recovery and management.
Click here to see our most commonly prescribed rehabilitation exercises

Treatment Plans and Programs for Pathologies Such as:

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Always Consult A Trained Professional

The information in this resource is general in nature and is only intended to provide a summary of the subject matter covered. It is not a substitute for medical advice and you should always consult a trained professional practising in the area of medicine in relation to any injury or condition. You use or rely on information in this resource at your own risk and no party involved in the production of this resource accepts any responsibility for the information contained within it or your use of that information.