As the main thing between your foot and the ground, footwear is an important consideration for those with pain or those trying to prevent injury.
With so many different brands, types of shoes and different fads, it can be difficult to figure out what is appropriate for you to purchase.
That’s why helping you find the right shoe is a big part of what I do.
As part of your assessment, I’ll get you to bring along what footwear you currently wear most. We’ll also discuss what types of physical activity you do/would like to do post recovery.
Combined with your injury assessment, I’ll be able to provide advice and recommendations for footwear you should consider wearing and for what activities.
For athletic shoes I’ll write you a ‘footwear prescription’, which outlines what types of features in the shoe and fitting you require. You can take this to a sports footwear store with trained staff (e.g. The Athletes Foot, The Runners Shop, Momt, Paddy Palin etc.) and they’ll be able to help you find the most appropriate shoe for you.
For casual and dress shoes, I’ll provide you with information on the types of shoes, features and how they should fit, along with a list of brands and shoe stores you should consider.
If you’re ever unsure if whether the shoes you’ve purchased are appropriate, I’m able to examine them at your follow-up appointment and provide further advice if required.
Lauren L2024-01-12 Alex is an excellent and knowledgeable podiatrist and a warm and caring person. I've been to many health practitioners and Alex is a clear standout. He has expertise as a podiatrist and also considers the body holistically, which was crucial in my progress and reducing pain. His service goes above and beyond - I cannot recommend him highly enough! Kenneth Menz2023-12-01 I was very happy with my visit to Alex yesterday. My situation was somewhat complex and we spent a considerable time analysing the various aspects of it. I was impressed with his caring manner and his insights. Price was a little higher than some, but we spent a whole hour - no scrimping on time. There was no pressure placed upon me for a return visit. (One particular major Canberra podiatry chain seems to be more driven by encouraging return visits than they are by providing solutions). I will return to Alex if I feel the need, and I am interested now to see how his suggestions play out. Jen2023-11-17 Alex has been a fantastic help and gone out of his way to help me figure out what's been causing my ankle pain, highly HIGHLY recommend using him, very knowledgeable and personable Patrick Doan2023-11-09 Alex is a very knowledgeable clinician. As another Podiatrist myself, I have worked with him professionally and it is clear that he is passionate in his work clinically and as an educator. There are very few sports podiatrists in Australia that understand the importance and process of foot and ankle rehabilitation. He also clearly enjoys helping people of all ages and abilities get back to sport and physical activity. Chris Richardson2023-03-21 Great experience with Alex 😄 Complex sprained ankle. Excellent treatment. Even better, matched with very good explanations of what was going on and why 👍 Highly recommended. Joanna Richards2023-03-19 Cannot recommend enough! I visited Alex after having a recurring pain in my foot which was totally limiting my ability to live my life. As someone who works on my feet and exercises daily, the pain was stressing me out. Alex was extremely thorough. I really felt like he took his time to fully understood what was going on. He sent me home with a comprehensive plan of attack. Not only did he give me rehab exercises and stretches, he gave me advice on how to adjust my daily movements to reduce my pain and he made some custom orthotics for both my runners and my favourite shoes. Pain went away within a few days. If you have an issue, go see Alex immediately. No hesitation in recommending him. Simon Lewis2023-03-11 Very knowledgeable on all things feet and rehab. He is my go to when I have a patient with a complex foot injury. Geoffrey Ford2023-03-10 Alex was by far the best podiatrist I have been to. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming and didn’t try to force his plan on me but instead worked with me to help me get back to my goals. I’ve found other therapists often just try and sell you on their plans. Thanks for your help Alex, my feet feel so much better and I’m no longer worried about them. Ryan L. McGrath2023-03-10 Alex is an extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and caring clinician. I have collaborated with Alex on a research article on plantar heel pain management, and during this process, it was clear that his expertise regarding lower foot, ankle, and leg pain is second to none. His passion for achieving the best outcomes is evident in his commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest developments in rehabilitation and pain management.