Posterior ankle pain can be incredibly limiting — especially if you’re a dancer, athlete, or performer who relies on deep plantarflexion and powerful push‑off movements. One of the most common causes of pain at the back of the ankle is os trigonum syndrome, a condition frequently seen in ballet dancers, footballers, gymnasts, and runners. If […]
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(And What Dancers Should Know Before Their Assessment) For many dancers, a pre-pointe assessment feels mysterious. You know it’s incredibly important and a big achievement but unless you’ve had one before, it’s often unclear what you’re actually being tested on. At Performance Podiatry Sydney, we regularly assess dancers who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and technically capable […]
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Sports Podiatry: How It Helps Active People Stay Pain-Free, Recover from Injury, and Keep Moving
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience sports-related foot or leg pain. In fact, many of the people who benefit most from sports podiatry are everyday active individuals – people who run a few times a week, play social sport, go to the gym, walk regularly, or simply want to stay fit […]