Sports Podiatry Injuries Northcote
Brunswick Foot Clinic offers quality orthotics & podiatric care to residents of and visitors to Northcote and beyond.
Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries include shin splints, achilles tendonitis, knee cap pain (runner’s knee), ankle sprain and plantar fasciitis or heel pain, there are many more.
Sports podiatry covers two primary areas:
1. Foot and lower limb overuse injuries.
2. Mechanical performance enhancement to minimise injury and to maximize efficiency.
Why should I see a sports podiatrist?
Our podiatrists are trained to assess your biomechanics (the way you move) and to observe potential issues to reduce the risk of future injury. Video gait analysis and other techniques can be employed. The results of these tests will predict whether your leg stability is sufficient for your sport.
Overuse injuries
If you have a niggling injury to your feet or legs, it is likely to be caused by a mechanical problem or imbalance in your body. Our podiatrist will determine the cause of your imbalance and recommend treatment to relieve your pain and to prevent future injury. Treatment
may include stretching exercises, shockwave therapy to hasten recovery and orthotic therapy to correct an imbalance.may include stretching exercises, shockwave therapy to hasten recovery and orthotic therapy to correct an imbalance.
Performance enhancement
Whether you run for fun or a professional sportsperson who wants to avoid injury and maximize performance, a biomechanical assessment by our experienced team of podiatrist can be useful. We will often work closely with other health care practitioners for many leg and foot problems are secondary to problems in the lower back and pelvis.
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If you would like more information on how to treat sport injuries such as shin splints and runner’s knee, please call our Brunswick Foot Clinic on (03) 9387 8555 or Sandringham Foot Clinic (03) 9555 6555 or click below to book online.
FOOT CLINIC LOCATIONS
Our service areas
Brunswick Foot Clinic and Sandringham Foot Clinic provide quality podiatry care to residents across a range of Melbourne suburbs including:
9 Glenlyon Road (cnr of David St)
Brunswick Vic 3056
Ph: (03) 9387 8555
Fax: (03) 9388 2288
Email: info@melbournepodiatrist.com.au