Improve your comfort, movement, and functionality with specific podiatry care.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
There is a broad range of podiatry methods and techniques that may help you towards your goals. We may employ one or a combination to best meet your requirements. Podiatry services your podiatrist may include in your treatment plan include:
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.
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.
Your treatment may require hands-on techniques, such as foot mobilisation, joint mobilising, dry needling, muscle stretching and rehabilitation exercises.
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 targets muscular trigger points that are causing pain, weakness and restriction. The treatment uses tiny, sterile needles to assist muscular healing.
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.
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.
After an injury or when dealing with weakness and imbalances, you may benefit from using specific support devices or strapping.
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.
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.
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.
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?
There is a range of other health professionals who can help with foot and lower leg issues and conditions, such as physiotherapists. As podiatrists, we focus solely on this region, so we are up-to-date and knowledgeable when it comes to the latest evidence-based methods. We often work in collaboration with physiotherapists to get the most out of your treatment.
Our team is passionate about exercise, fitness, and overall well-being, which means we are dedicated to helping you improve your comfort and functionality.
As skilled and knowledgeable health professionals, our team keeps abreast of new information and techniques with ongoing professional development.
Our clinic utilises modern equipment that may assist in diagnosis, analysis, and treatment.
We are committed to helping you reach your target outcomes, no matter what your abilities and plans are.
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.