Sports Medicine

Essendon’s Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialists

Because of the additional stress and force placed on their feet, athletes often experience podiatric problems. But foot and ankle pain doesn’t have to stop you from playing your favourite sport. At the Essendon Podiatry Clinic, we specialise in sports medicine of the foot and ankle. We can provide innovative and effective care for sports injuries that will maximise your feet’s performance. To book a consultation, contact our podiatry clinic in Essendon today.

Podiatric Treatment For Athletes

Playing sport or exercising regularly can expose your feet or ankles to ongoing pain, cause injuries and prevent you from achieving your fitness and sporting goals.

At the Essendon Podiatry Clinic, we have a range of sports medicine programs specifically designed to maximise your feet’s performance, prevent injury, and get you back to the sporting activities you love. If you have a sporting issue involving the foot and ankle, please contact our team in Essendon for a full assessment.

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Sports Medicine Of The Foot And Ankle

Our goal is to help people to stay active. As sports medicine experts, we take our responsibility seriously. Surgery is always looked at as a last resort. We strive to find non-surgical treatments to help you get back on the field, whether that is orthotics, specialised shoes, or exercises.

Essendon Podiatry Clinic provides services for clients in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Sunbury, Gisborne, and the surrounding areas, including Ascot Vale and Brunswick.

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Contact Our Podiatry Clinic In Essendon On (03) 9370 6000 To Book A Consultation.

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Growing Pains in Children

August 10, 2021
Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead …
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Laser Therapy Treatment for Fungal Toenails

August 10, 2021
Chronic pain often accompanies a variety of illnesses, painful foot conditions, and injuries of the feet and ankles. One of the latest technologies that provides a beneficial solution for the treatment of fungal toenails is called Laser Therapy Treatment . Laser therapy is the latest treatment for fungal toenails that improves the appearance of your nails in many cases. Laser therapy is extremely effective and works by penetrating the nail plate destroying the infected fungus areas under the nail. This procedure is pain free and has no side effects more importantly for best results and for the best-looking toenails will occur with four laser therapy sessions and the use of our specific protocol. However, patients need to understand that not all thick nails are the result of fungal toenail infections and laser therapy will work on nails with a fungal toenail infection. Make sure you’re getting the right advice and book in to see your Podiatrist.  When you book in for an assessment with your Podiatrist they will diagnose a recommend treatment and prepare the nails or injury area for laser therapy if indicated. This appointment may take approximately 30 minutes and healthcare rebates are available. Depending on the severity of the affected area treatments may vary in duration and number of visits. Your podiatrist will notify you on the number of laser therapy treatment sessions needed. Generally, 4 treatments are required.
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Useful Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries of the Feet

By The Essendon Podiatry Team • August 10, 2021
Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead to more serious foot and heal pain and will impede in your ability to participate during training and reduce your performance. It is vitally important to prioritise sports injury management to increase performance levels and ensure overall well-being. The Essendon Podiatry Clinic has a long association in helping sports people with foot related injury treatment. You’ll be glad to know that Essendon Podiatry has specialist training and equipment to help athletes get back to their optimal performance levels. As the adage goes, prevention is the best cure. An athlete might be fortunate enough to remain injury free throughout their career, but certain steps need to be taken to prevent injuries from occurring. The following are tips on decreasing the chances of sports-related injuries of the feet: