Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Services with Sam Ward – NZ Registered Dietitian
Supporting Your Recovery and Performance
Good nutrition is a powerful tool that supports both injury recovery and athletic performance. Whether you’re managing digestive symptoms, returning from injury, or training toward a competition goal, personalised nutrition can help you train smarter, recover faster, and perform at your best, no matter your level.
What is Podiatry?
Our musculoskeletal (MSK) podiatrist specialises in diagnosing and treating problems related to the bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues of the lower limb. Particularly the feet, ankles, knees, and sometimes hips.
The focus is on how movement, posture, and foot function affect the entire kinetic chain.
MSK podiatrists often work closely with physiotherapists, sports doctors, and orthopaedic specialists to provide holistic care for both acute injuries and long-term conditions, helping patients return to full function and prevent recurrence.
Sports Podiatry
Sports podiatrists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries affecting the feet and lower limbs,
particularly those caused by athletic activity.
A sports podiatrist will design a customized
rehabilitation program to help you safely return to your sport, taking into account your specific injury, fitness level, and goals.
Podiatry Assessments
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Treating joint sprains, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, forefoot and heel pain, nerve pain, and stress fractures.
Footwear and Orthotic Therapy
Prescribing custom insoles or footwear modifications to improve alignment and reduce strain on joints and muscles.
Knee and Hip Assessments
Addressing acute injuries, muscle imbalances and limb misalignments that may be contributing to pain or dysfunction.
Podiatry Treatments
Manual Therapy & Mobilisation
Using hands-on techniques to improve joint function and reduce pain.
Gait and Biomechanical Assessments
Analysis of body posture and walking or running patterns to identify abnormal movements or imbalances.
Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy
Designing tailored exercise programs to strengthen weak muscles, improve flexibility, and support recovery of acute injuries and long-term conditions.