OSVi
132A Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121

Expert Podiatry Clinic in Melbourne

Podiatrists are experts in assessing and managing all foot and ankle injuries. When you visit our sports podiatry clinic in Melbourne, you will see a specialist who can identify the cause of your injury, what structure/s are damaged and what needs to be done to heal the injury.

Specialist Sports Podiatry for Those in Melbourne

In assessing and working to heal your condition, your podiatrist may also suggest imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI if required. As a Melbourne podiatry clinic that believes in comprehensive care, we will communicate our findings with all the relevant members of your treating medical team to ensure you get back to pain-free full function as soon as possible.

Whether this is a sports-related matter or just a general concern, we are a fully-equipped sports podiatry clinic ready to assist. The Orthosport Victoria Institute Podiatry Group has a highly qualified and experienced podiatry department, offering comprehensive care for all areas of foot and ankle concerns. They discuss and collaborate with the onsite surgeons, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists & allied health clinicians, so you are getting a team of brilliant minds all focused on you to plan your rapid recovery from injury or plot out your ongoing management progression.

Podiatry
Support Available at Our Melbourne Podiatry Clinic

Our podiatrists support a range of sports and non-sports related concerns, including:

  • Heel Pain
  • Orthotics
  • Sports Injuries of the foot and ankle
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Stress Reactions/ Stress Fractures
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles Injuries
  • Biomechanical Running /Walking Assessments
  • Footwear Assessment / Advice on your ideal shoe
  • Football Boot Selection and modification
  • Diabetes Care
  • Fungal infections of skin & nails
  • General Skin and Nail care
  • Ingrown Toenail Removal
  • Wart Treatment – SWIFT therapy

Our ongoing involvement in professional development, clinical teaching, and studies ensures that you are treated by highly qualified practitioners dedicated to providing individualised care and outstanding results.

Meet Our Podiatrist

Ben Holland

Podiatrist

Ben has 23 years of Podiatry experience across varied clinical and sporting settings, work that he combined with 13 years of playing professional AFL football for Melbourne and Richmond Football Clubs. During this time, Ben has been rehabilitated, mentored, and worked alongside some of the most respected clinicians in Australia, which has shaped his treatment and rehabilitation philosophies. Ben has also had the pleasure of providing Podiatry for the North Melbourne FC, Collingwood FC, Tennis Victoria, Australian Cricket, and several Olympic athletes. Ben is a keen runner, having completed the New York and Paris marathons and the Great Ocean Road half marathon. Ben treats clients of all ages and abilities, supporting patients to achieve their pre and post-surgical goals. Ben also has a keen interest in heel pain, plantar fascia injuries, footwear & orthotic intervention, and the management of hard-to-treat plantar warts.

Ben complements his practical skills by regularly attending Podiatry and Sports Medicine conferences.

Ben Holland
OSVi

Clinical Pathway Within Our Sports Podiatry Clinic

Thorough assessment
  • Full medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Biomechanical assessment
  • Review of any test results or recommendations from colleagues
Treatment plan
  • Heel Pain
  • Orthotics
  • Sports Injuries of the foot and ankle
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Stress Reactions/ Stress Fractures
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles Injuries
  • Biomechanical Running /Walking Assessments
  • Footwear Assessment / Advice on your ideal shoe
  • Football Boot Selection and modification
  • Diabetes Care
  • Fungal infections of skin & nails
  • General Skin and Nail care
  • Ingrown Toenail Removal
  • Wart Treatment – SWIFT therapy
Progress review
  • Compare current results with baseline
  • Modify treatment in light of patient progress