Podiatry.
Sports Lab podiatry considers not just the foot, but how the body moves as a whole. So while being specialised in the foot, ankle and lower limb, we also have broader understanding of how pain and dysfunction in these areas can affect global movement patterns and vice versa. We apply our knowledge and expertise to a range of different sports and activities to meet the needs of both elite athletes and the general public alike.
Podiatry isn’t just about feet, as your feet do not operate in isolation. In fact, they are your contact points with the ground as you go about a lot of your daily activity, effecting the way the rest of your body moves. Our podiatrists place a focus on assessment of the whole body in movements as close to your activities as can be replicated. This information is combined with extensive knowledge of the demands of different sport and activity.
How We Can Help.
Functional testing
Gait and movement analysis
Foot pressure analysis
Exercise prescription
Strapping
Orthotic therapy
Activity modification and return to activity plan
Footwear modification and prescription
Ultrasound and x-ray referrals
Sports doctor and sports physician's referral if needed
Orthotic Therapy.
Orthotics are inserts that go into your shoes that alter load and change the way that joints and muscles further up the body function. They can be used to improve function, balance and performance. We offer both fully customised orthotics using the latest technology for accurate prescription and modified prefabricated orthotics for feet that require less “assistance”. However, not every dysfunctional foot would benefit from an orthotic: we use a range of tailored treatment options including: exercise prescription, footwear prescription, strapping and bracing, movement retraining and manual therapy.
General Podiatry.
On top of our biomechanical specialty our podiatrists are also highly skilled in a range of general podiatry treatments. This ranges from care of ingrown nails, corn and callous, verrucae/warts, and blisters. And the management of chronic conditions such as the arthritic foot. Our podiatrists are also experienced in minor surgical procedures for long term treatment of ingrown nails.