Sports Injury Podiatry Services in Canberra
Foot and ankle injuries suck (sorry to put it so plain). They can take the enjoyment out of your chosen activity or sport. Our Podiatrists want you back to the activity you love as soon as possible without the pain or niggle you have been suffering from.
New Step Podiatry diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic sports related injuries.
Acute injuries: a sudden injury that is usually (not always) associated with a trauma. You may have fallen over, crashed into another player or quickly and forcefully moved a joint into a bad position.
Chronic injuries: an ‘overuse’ injury due to prolonged, repetitive motions usually from poor technique, loading, footwear, range of motion or strength levels.
We help you get back to the activity you love as soon as possible – without the pain or niggle you have been suffering from.
Sports Injuries that a Podiatrist manages
Plantar fasciitis and other causes of heel pain
Arch pain
Achilles injuries
Muscle and tendon injuries
Ankle sprains / rolled ankle
Lower limb fractures
Joint pain
Calf tears
Muscle fatigue
Shin splints
Numbness, pins and needles in feet with activity
Bunions
Hammer toes
Knee pain in particular patellofemoral joint syndrome
Uncomfortable running technique
New Step Podiatry diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic sports related injuries.
What to Expect in an Injury Assessment by a Podiatrist
Your podiatrist will do a thorough biomechanical and musculoskeletal assessment, where we will gather information about you. This can include:
Medical history (including any issues affecting your hips, knees, legs, ankles, and feet)
Your activity levels
Desired outcomes you wish to reach from seeing us
Joint movement and muscle strength, both overall and specific to your injury
Injured area specific tests e.g. achilles tendon loading
Foot and ankle posture and behaviour with different movements
Shoe assessment
Gait analysis (in the hallway, using a treadmill or with PodoSmart insoles)
Management options for sporting injuries include:
Referral for imaging such as x-ray and ultrasound
Footwear advice
Superficial dry needling
Foot and ankle mobilisation techniques
Orthotic therapy
Massage and myofascial cupping
Shockwave therapy
Tapping and padding
Moon boots and braces
Exercise prescription
Load and activity modification
Pain neuroscience education
Injury prevention strategies
Liaising with your other health professionals such as your general practitioner