Sports Podiatrist
What is sports podiatry?
Sports podiatry is centred on movement, performance, injury prevention, and recovery.
It's essential for team sport athletes, runners and weekend warriors who are dealing with interrupted training, missed competitions, and frustration caused by reduced activity levels.
Our Auckland-based sports podiatrists assess how the body moves to treat foot, ankle and lower limb injuries. With an expert diagnosis and treatment plan, we help you safely return to training, games and competitions.
Conditions we treat at our Auckland clinic
As an ACC-registered sports podiatrist in Grey Lynn, Auckland, we commonly treat conditions such as:
- Shin splints
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle sprains
- Stress fractures
- Runner's knee
- Recurring sports injuries
If you notice pain or discomfort related to sports or fitness, visit us for an assessment.
What's involved in a sports podiatrist assessment?
At Clear Step Podiatry, our team is built of podiatrists with more than ten years of specialist sports and injury experience. We don't just temporarily relieve pain, but we work to understand why the injury occurred, to reduce the risk of it returning.
To help you get back to your activity as quickly and confidently as possible, your assessment may include:
- Injury assessment: We discuss symptoms, training history, and previous injuries.
- Biomechanical assessment: We assess your foot structure, joint movement, muscle function and lower limb alignment.
- Gait analysis: We look at your gait when walking or running, to help identify movement patterns that may contribute to injury.
- Footwear assessment: An evaluation of your usual footwear and advice on suitability.
Treatment for sports and training injuries
Diagnosis and treatment are carried out on-site at our Auckland sports podiatry clinic.
We recommend early assessment to address symptoms quickly and enjoy reduced pain, improved movement, a better understanding of injury prevention, and increased confidence when returning to sport or training.
Treatment options may include:
- Orthotics: Custom sports orthotics created using 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to help with load management and support.
- Strapping: Adhesive tape applied to temporarily relieve pain as you return to sport.
- Rehabilitation exercises: Strengthening and mobility exercises.
- Footwear advice: Optimal footwear recommendations for safer, more comfortable running and activities.
Recovery depends on individual circumstances. Your podiatrist will be able to guide you through what to expect and how to enable a smoother recovery period.
Book an appointment
Clear Step Podiatry is an ACC Registered Provider in Auckland. Your sports-related injuries may be eligible for ACC support, and we can assist with claim management where necessary.
Book a consultation at Auckland's leading specialist destination podiatry clinic for a clear diagnosis and tailored treatment plan based on your sport, lifestyle, and goals.