OSVi
132A Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121

Podiatry

Podiatrists are experts in the assessment and management of all foot and ankle injuries. Your podiatrist will identify the cause of your injury, what structure/s are damaged and what needs to be done to heal the injury.

Your podiatrist can also order imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound and MRI if required. We will communicate with all the relevant members of your treating medical team to ensure you get back to pain free full function as soon as possible.

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, exercises physiologist & 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
Podiatrists may treat patients with:
  • 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 you are being 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 marathon 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 as well as 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

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