Sports Podiatry
Sport-specific assessment, treatment and injury prevention for athletes at every level.
Every sport places unique demands on your feet and lower limbs. Our sports podiatrists understand the biomechanics of your chosen activity and tailor treatment accordingly. From weekend warriors to elite athletes, we help you perform at your best and recover faster when injuries occur.
AFL Podiatry
AFL places enormous demands on your feet and lower limbs. The explosive movements, rapid direction changes, and high-impact landings make AFL players particularly susceptible to foot and ankle injuries.
Learn moreBasketball & Netball Podiatry
Basketball and netball involve repeated jumping, landing, and rapid lateral movements that place significant stress on the feet, ankles, and knees. These demands make court sport athletes particularly prone to lower limb injuries, especially when training loads increase or surfaces change.
Learn moreCricket Podiatry
Cricket places distinct demands on the feet and lower limbs depending on your role. Fast bowlers absorb forces of up to seven times their body weight at front foot contact, while batsmen and fielders require explosive lateral movement and prolonged periods of standing. These varied demands create a broad range of injury profiles.
Learn moreDance & Gymnastics Podiatry
Dance and gymnastics demand exceptional foot and ankle strength, flexibility, and control. From ballet dancers working en pointe to gymnasts landing high-impact tumbles, the feet are under constant and intense loading. These demands make dancers and gymnasts susceptible to a specific set of lower limb injuries.
Learn moreDistance Running Podiatry
Distance running is one of the highest-load activities for the feet and lower limbs. With each stride generating forces of two to three times your body weight, even small biomechanical inefficiencies can lead to overuse injuries over time. The repetitive nature of running means that most injuries develop gradually rather than from a single event.
Learn moreField Hockey Podiatry
Field hockey involves sustained running, rapid direction changes, and a bent-over playing posture that all place specific demands on the feet and lower limbs. The shift to synthetic turf surfaces has changed the injury profile, with harder surfaces increasing impact loads on the lower limbs while also affecting grip and movement patterns.
Learn moreGolf Podiatry
Golf may not appear as physically demanding as other sports, but the golf swing generates significant rotational forces through the feet and lower limbs. Walking 18 holes covers roughly 8 to 10 kilometres, often on uneven terrain, adding cumulative load to an already demanding movement pattern. Foot pain and instability can directly affect swing mechanics and consistency.
Learn moreMartial Arts Podiatry
Martial arts place unique demands on the feet. Most disciplines are practised barefoot, removing the protection and support that footwear provides in other sports. Kicking, pivoting, takedowns, and ground work all load the feet in different ways, and the lack of cushioning on training mats means impact forces are absorbed directly by the foot and ankle structures.
Learn morePowerlifting Podiatry
Powerlifting places unique demands on the feet and lower limbs. The squat, bench press, and deadlift all require a stable, strong base of support, and any foot or ankle dysfunction can limit your ability to lift safely and effectively.
Learn moreRugby Podiatry
Rugby is one of the most physically demanding sports on the lower limbs. The combination of sprinting, scrummaging, tackling, and rapid direction changes places enormous stress on the feet and ankles, making players prone to both acute injuries and overuse conditions.
Learn moreSkiing & Snowboarding Podiatry
Skiing and snowboarding place distinctive demands on the feet and ankles. The rigid boot environment, cold temperatures, and high-force turns create a unique set of challenges that differ from most other sports. Poorly fitting boots alone can cause significant pain and limit your performance on snow.
Learn moreSoccer Podiatry
Soccer involves constant running, sudden direction changes, kicking, and jumping, all of which place significant stress on the feet and ankles. The lightweight, low-profile design of soccer boots offers minimal support, which makes players particularly vulnerable to lower limb injuries.
Learn moreTennis Podiatry
Tennis involves constant lateral movement, sudden stops and starts, and repetitive push-off from the forefoot. These movement patterns, combined with hard court surfaces, place significant load on the feet and lower limbs, often resulting in both acute injuries and gradual overuse conditions.
Learn moreTrack & Field Podiatry
Track and field events place enormous and highly specific demands on the feet and lower limbs. Sprinters need explosive forefoot power, distance runners accumulate high weekly mileage, and jumpers absorb large impact forces on landing. Each event carries its own injury profile.
Learn moreTriathlon & Cycling Podiatry
Cycling and triathlon place specific demands on the feet that differ significantly from purely running-based sports. The repetitive pedalling motion, rigid shoe and cleat interface, and high training volumes create conditions for overuse injuries. For triathletes, the additional stress of running off the bike adds further load to already fatigued lower limbs.
Learn moreWhy Choose MSP?
We combine clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach to get you back on your feet.
Book Your AppointmentSports-Focused
Decades of combined experience treating foot, ankle, and movement concerns.
Evidence-Based Plan
Every plan is guided by proven research and tailored to your lifestyle.
Preventive Approach
We focus on identifying risks early to keep you moving comfortably.
Convenient Clinic Locations
Easily accessible clinics in Brighton, Richmond, and South Melbourne.
Collaborative Care
We work with your GP, physio, or coach for consistent recovery support.
Easy HICAPS Claims
Simple, instant health-fund claiming at every appointment.
Our Clinics
Three convenient locations across Melbourne. Choose the clinic closest to you.
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