If pain is stopping you from running, training or enjoying your favourite sport, our podiatrists can help. At Revival Podiatry, we specialise in diagnosing and treating sports injuries affecting the feet, ankles and lower limbs using evidence-based treatment tailored to your individual needs.

Whether you’re a runner, football player, netballer, tennis player, golfer, gym enthusiast or simply enjoy keeping active, we understand how frustrating injuries can be. Our goal is not only to relieve your pain, but to identify why the injury occurred and help prevent it from returning.

Sports Injuries We Commonly Treat

As podiatrists, we focus on conditions affecting the foot, ankle and lower leg. These injuries are often caused by repetitive loading, poor biomechanics, sudden increases in training, footwear issues or previous injuries.

We commonly treat:

Heel Pain

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons athletes seek podiatry care. This may include:

  • Plantar fasciitis (plantar fasciopathy)

  • Heel fat pad syndrome

  • Sever’s disease (children’s heel pain)

Achilles Injuries

Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon can develop from running, jumping sports and overuse. We assess tendon loading, calf strength and ankle mobility to develop an effective rehabilitation plan.

Shin Pain

Often referred to as shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome), shin pain can also indicate more serious injuries such as stress reactions or stress fractures. Early assessment is important to ensure appropriate management.

Stress Fractures

Repetitive impact can lead to stress fractures in the foot or lower leg, particularly in runners and athletes involved in high-impact sports. We can assess your symptoms and refer for imaging when necessary.

Forefoot Pain

Pain under the ball of the foot may result from:

  • Metatarsalgia

  • Sesamoiditis

  • Capsulitis

  • Morton’s neuroma

  • Overload injuries

Tendon Injuries

We assess and manage a range of tendon conditions including:

  • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

  • Peroneal tendon injuries

  • Tibialis anterior tendon injuries

  • Extensor and flexor tendon injuries

Ankle Injuries

Following an ankle sprain, proper rehabilitation is essential to reduce the risk of chronic instability and recurrent injuries. We help guide your recovery and safely return you to sport.

Running-Related Injuries

Many running injuries are linked to changes in training load, footwear or biomechanics. We regularly help patients with:

  • Recurring foot pain

  • Overuse injuries

  • Running technique concerns

  • Training-related pain

How Can a Podiatrist Help?

Our role extends far beyond prescribing orthotics.

During your appointment, we’ll perform a comprehensive assessment to understand the underlying cause of your injury.

This may include:

  • Reviewing your symptoms and injury history

  • Assessing your foot posture and biomechanics

  • Evaluating joint mobility and muscle strength

  • Assessing calf flexibility and lower limb function

  • Analysing your walking or running gait where appropriate

  • Examining your footwear for suitability and wear patterns

  • Discussing your training schedule, recent changes in activity and recovery habits

If we suspect a more serious injury, such as a stress fracture or tendon tear, we can refer you for appropriate imaging including X-rays, ultrasound or MRI.

Our Treatment Approach

Every injury is different, which is why treatment is tailored to your diagnosis, lifestyle and sporting goals.

Depending on your condition, your treatment plan may include:

Footwear Advice

The wrong footwear can contribute to many lower limb injuries. We’ll recommend shoes that best suit your foot type, biomechanics and sporting activity.

Custom Foot Orthotics

When clinically indicated, custom orthotics can help redistribute pressure, improve lower limb mechanics and reduce excessive loading on injured tissues. Orthotics are prescribed only when they form an appropriate part of your overall treatment plan.

Strapping & Padding

Sports taping and offloading techniques can reduce stress on injured structures and provide support while you recover.

Exercise Rehabilitation

Targeted strengthening and mobility exercises are often the foundation of successful recovery. We provide clear rehabilitation programmes designed to restore strength, improve function and reduce reinjury risk.

Activity Modification

Complete rest isn’t always the answer. We’ll help you modify your training so you can often remain active while allowing injured tissues to heal safely.

Education

Understanding why your injury developed is one of the most important parts of recovery. We’ll explain the contributing factors and provide practical advice to help prevent recurrence.

Book an Appointment

If you’re experiencing pain in your foot, heel, ankle or lower leg during sport or exercise, don’t ignore it. Early assessment can prevent minor injuries from progressing into more serious problems.

Our experienced podiatrists are here to help you recover, perform your best and get back to doing what you love.

Sports Injuries