Sports Podiatry Canberra
Improve your comfort, movement, and functionality with specific podiatry care.
What is Sports/Exercise Podiatry?
Podiatry is a form of health care that supports the condition of your feet and lower limbs. Sports podiatry takes the focus to a finite level to cover assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for concerns related to physical activity. Injury prevention is also a pivotal aspect.
Our podiatry team is qualified and experienced in delivering a range of services that are tailored to the needs of athletes. Whether you are a casual exerciser or a professional, we can assist you with better performance and functionality. If you are looking for a podiatrist with specific skills and knowledge to help you, please contact our friendly team.
What Conditions Do Sports Podiatrists Treat?
Sports podiatrists deal with various conditions, concerns, and target outcomes related to the feet and lower limbs. We assist with helping you reach your performance goals, reducing your injury risk, and treating exercise-related issues. Some conditions that our team can assist with include:
- Running pain
- Knee pain
- Heel pain
- Shin splints
- Medial tibial stress syndrome
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Flat feet
Our Step-by-Step Process to Treatment
At Capital Podiatry, we use a comprehensive process to provide the best care possible for each patient’s target outcomes. Our three-step process includes:
1. Initial Consultation And Evaluation
When you visit us for lower limb or foot issues such as pain, reduced mobility, or acute injuries, we will begin by taking a full history of your condition and relevant health background. This can include assessing any scans or tests you may have had. We will also discuss with you your symptoms, concerns, and goals.
2. Assessment
Once we have a clear understanding of what you are experiencing and have gathered the necessary information, we will employ assessment techniques to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. This may include utilising relevant equipment and resources, and/or podiatry methods such as manual assessment.
3. Goals And Treatment Plan
Now that we have identified the cause and any underlying factors, we will develop a personalised treatment plan that meets your requirements. This may include methods to promote healing, reduce pain, improve muscle strength, or other relevant treatment options.Sports Podiatry Services We Offer
Biomechanical Assessment
This includes analysing your overall movement, the range of motion in your joints, and your muscle strength and restrictions. It’s all about improving your biomechanical efficiency.
Video Gait Analysis
We use our research-grade Zebris gait analysis system. Video technology provides us with insight into your gait, which is a crucial element when it comes to physical activity and performance. Your gait has the potential to affect a range of factors, such as functionality, balance, pain, and your footwear requirements.
Manual Therapy
Your treatment may require hands-on techniques, such as foot mobilisation, joint mobilising, dry needling, muscle stretching and rehabilitation exercises.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy aims to improve blood flow, break up adhesions, and reduce muscle pain. Shockwave is very effective at turning chronic conditions back into acute conditions to jump start your healing process.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets muscular trigger points that are causing pain, weakness and restriction. The treatment uses tiny, sterile needles to assist muscular healing.
Rehabilitation Programs
Your treatment plan may involve a tailored program that strengthens relevant areas, improves flexibility, or helps in injury recovery. From painful feet and legs due to wear and tear to reduced range of movement from an injury, we can develop a suitable program for you.
General Foot Care
Foot and ankle care can be crucial to overall functionality. If you have underlying issues that are contributing to bigger problems or are reducing your performance ability, we can work with you to help.
Supports And Strapping
After an injury or when dealing with weakness and imbalances, you may benefit from using specific support devices or strapping.
Footwear Evaluation And Advice
What you put on your feet when exercising can significantly impact your body. We can assess your current footwear and provide guidance on what may work well for you.
Custom Orthotics
Using orthotics that have been custom-made to suit your unique needs has the potential to greatly improve your functionality and comfort and reduce your injury risk.
Injury Prevention
When it comes to athletic performance, the potential occurrence of an injury is something we all dread. Subsequently, it is important to take steps to reduce your risk of injuries with a focus on conditioning and correct technique and movement.
Sports Podiatry Frequently Asked Questions
When should I visit a sports podiatrist?
Because podiatry care can be beneficial for a range of reasons and at various times, you may find an appointment has advantages no matter what stage you are at. Whether you want to learn exercises that will help you improve your performance and movement, you require guidance about footwear, you are interested in injury prevention, or you have pain and reduced mobility due to injuries, podiatry may be helpful.
Do you need a referral to see a podiatrist? What about a Medicare referral?
You do not need a referral from your doctor to see a podiatrist.
If you have had chronic pain for more than three months you may be eligible for a Medicare referral from your doctor. Your Medicare rebate would cover some costs.
How do sports podiatrists differ from physiotherapists?
Why Choose Capital Podiatry?
Our team is passionate about exercise, fitness, and overall well-being, which means we are dedicated to helping you improve your comfort and functionality.
Highly Experienced Sports Podiatrists
As skilled and knowledgeable health professionals, our team keeps abreast of new information and techniques with ongoing professional development.
Up-to-Date Resources
Our clinic utilises modern equipment that may assist in diagnosis, analysis, and treatment.
Reach Your Goals
We are committed to helping you reach your target outcomes, no matter what your abilities and plans are.
Visit Our Clinic For Comprehensive Care
If you are dealing with pain or reduced movement and function, looking to improve your physical abilities, or want to learn more about techniques and reducing risk, please contact our clinic today.
We look forward to supporting you towards better outcomes so you can continue to grow and love to move.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Every journey starts with a single step, there’s no need to suffer any longer.
Make an appointment with our experienced podiatrists today.