Podiatry Treatments

Foot and ankle injuries, with expertise in knee and hip dysfunctions.

Key Podiatry Services

Podiatrist assessing ankle injury

Ankle Injuries (Lateral, Medial, Anterior)

  • Early-stage offloading using prefabricated (temporary) orthotics to control motion and
    support healing.
  • Facilitates earlier return to progressive strengthening and proprioceptive work in
    physiotherapy.
  • Supports chronic instability and recurrent sprain management.
Podiatrist assessing foot injury

Forefoot and Midfoot Injuries

  • Management of MPJt injuries, capsulitis, neuromas, and intermetatarsal pain.
  • Orthotic accommodation and gait offloading strategies for pain relief and functional return.
Athlete performing strength and conditioning tests during a performance screening at RehabCo Physio

Plantar Fasciitis & Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

  • Addressed through a combination of biomechanical assessment, orthotic support, and conditioning advice.
  • Tailored foot posture correction (especially for overpronation) to reduce strain on key
    structures.
Hand stretching foot

Bony Pathologies

Management and pressure redistribution for:
o Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
o Heel Spurs
o Other osseous prominences and bone spurs

Footwear education and long-term offloading plans.

Foot Type-Specific Treatment (Planus & Cavus Feet)

  • Accurate identification of pathology patterns associated with flat feet (planus) and high-arched feet (cavus).
  • Tailored orthotic design to improve gait efficiency, reduce compensatory mechanics, and mitigate upstream load (e.g., knee/hip).

Additional Services Include:

Gait & Postural and Peak Pressure Analysis

Footwear Assessment, Prescription & Modifications

Running & Sports Biomechanical Assessments

Rehab Integration & Load Management Plans

Dry Needling & Joint Mobilisation

Shockwave Therapy

Multidisciplinary Support

Podiatric input complements your treatment by:

Offloading injured tissues for optimal rehab progression.

Preventing kinetic chain overload (e.g., hip pain from foot posture issues).

Supporting post-op or return-to-sport programs.

Offering second-opinion assessments for complex lower limb pain.