Sports Injury Management
Expert treatment for lower limb sports injuries, combining biomechanical expertise with evidence-based treatment protocols.
Get Back to What You Love
Sports and exercise are essential for health and wellbeing, but they also place significant demands on the body. When injuries occur, you need expert care that understands both the injury and the demands of your sport.
At Orthotic FX, we specialise in lower limb sports injuries affecting runners, team sport athletes, and active individuals. Our approach combines thorough biomechanical assessment with evidence-based treatment protocols to address not just the injury, but the underlying factors that contributed to it.
Our goal is to get you back to your sport safely and efficiently, while implementing strategies to reduce the risk of recurrence. With 25 years of experience treating athletes at all levels, we understand the urgency of returning to activity and the importance of doing so at the right time.
Conditions We Treat
We have extensive experience managing a wide range of lower limb sports injuries and overuse conditions.
Plantar Fasciitis
The most common cause of heel pain in athletes. We address biomechanical factors, load management, and provide targeted treatment to resolve symptoms and prevent recurrence.
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Degeneration or inflammation of the Achilles tendon, common in runners and jumping athletes. We implement evidence-based loading protocols alongside biomechanical interventions.
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Medial tibial stress syndrome causes pain along the shin bone, often in runners and field sport athletes. We identify contributing factors and implement effective management strategies.
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome affects runners, cyclists, and court sport athletes. We assess the entire lower limb kinetic chain to identify and address contributing factors.
Learn MoreITB Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome causes lateral knee pain, particularly in runners and cyclists. We assess hip stability, running mechanics, and implement targeted interventions.
Learn MoreStress Fractures
Bone stress injuries require careful management. We help identify risk factors, guide return to activity, and implement strategies to prevent recurrence.
Book AssessmentEvidence-Based Treatment
We combine biomechanical expertise with current evidence to provide comprehensive injury management.
Accurate Diagnosis
Thorough assessment to accurately identify your condition and the factors contributing to it. Understanding the problem is essential for effective treatment.
Load Management
Guidance on training modification to allow tissue healing while maintaining fitness. We help you find the right balance between rest and activity.
Biomechanical Intervention
When appropriate, orthotic therapy, footwear modification, or technique changes to address underlying mechanical factors.
Rehabilitation Planning
Structured return-to-sport protocols and exercise prescription to restore strength, flexibility, and function progressively.
What We Offer
Custom Orthotics
3D scanned and printed orthotics to address biomechanical factors contributing to your injury, designed specifically for your sport and footwear.
Footwear Advice
Expert recommendations on footwear choices that support recovery and reduce the risk of re-injury for your specific sport and foot type.
Running Analysis
Video gait analysis to identify technique issues that may be contributing to your injury, with guidance on modifications to reduce injury risk.
Strapping & Padding
Therapeutic taping and padding techniques to provide support, reduce pain, and allow continued activity during recovery.
Exercise Prescription
Targeted exercises to address strength deficits, flexibility limitations, and neuromuscular control issues identified during assessment.
Return-to-Sport Planning
Structured protocols for returning to training and competition safely, with clear progressions and benchmarks for each stage.
Athletes We Work With
We treat athletes from a wide range of sports, from recreational participants to elite competitors. Our experience includes:
Don't Let Injury Hold You Back
Book a comprehensive assessment and take the first step toward getting back to the sport you love.