The Running Podiatrist in South Yarra, Victoria | Podiatrist

The Running Podiatrist

Locality: South Yarra, Victoria

Phone: 9826 2122

Address: 56 Claremont Street 3141 South Yarra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://runningpodiatrist.com.au

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25.01.2022 Ever wondered how the latest running shoes are helping to make runners faster? Check out my latest post for some insight! https://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au//what-s-so-great-abou

25.01.2022 **Gait Analysis** A key part of my podiatry assessment is looking at you moving. There are lots of ways to do this, each with their uses and limitations. First up, visual assessment ... This is the simplest form of gait analysis and with a trained eye can be a very useful tool. Our eyes can pick up abnormalities and injuries, particularly in those people we regularly see. I find that visual assessment can pick up the rhythm of a persons movement and how well the different parts of the body move in unison. I can easily and quickly get a person to change the type of movement, speed or surface and get a idea of how this affects their movement pattern. If necessary then we can use further tools to assess movement in more detail. It can also form part of gait retraining when we use our eyes as well as client feedback to tweak movement. However there are some obvious limitations with visual assessment. It’s highly subjective and prone to error, particularly when trying to assess faster movements (like running) in fine detail. It doesn’t give us any objective data and lends itself to pseudoscience particularly when we use language like you have good running form. Feedback can differ greatly depending on the assessors speciality - for example a running coach may focus on arm swing whereas I might be more drawn to what the feet are doing. What are your thoughts on visual assessment? Stay tuned this week as I run down the range of exciting technology we can use for movement assessment! #runningpodiatrist #syssm #paromed

24.01.2022 Im currently training for the Love Me Love You Ride for Mental Health on the 9th November. Its 350km over two days from Melbourne to Marysville and back! Im raising funds at https://www.goodcompany.com.au//Johns-Ride-For-Mental-Heal My last two weeks have been tough with battling illness and my own mental health, for a window into my world check out https://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au/p/training-and-anxiety Happy training! JC

23.01.2022 I use the latest PodoSmart insoles as part of my podiatry assessment! I get you to run and gather a range of interesting information like step rate, angles of propulsion and time on your feet. Then we can review over our treatment to monitor your progress. Love to get my data nerd on with my clients! Thanks to Paromed Australia & New Zealand for sorting me out with this great tech! #runningpodiatrist #podiatry... #paromed_aus_nz #southyarraspinesportmedicine #sumofusstudio #albertroadgp See more

23.01.2022 *Running Self Care - Ankle* This is a great exercise to improve the quality of movement around your ankle joint and reduce stiffness. I do 10 of these on each side as part of my warm up - it helps to prepare me for the run. Grab a resistance band, and step and bring the knee over the foot whilst the band is pulling back on the top of the foot - experiment with the knee alignment to find any areas of stiffness. Dont push too hard - just enough to feel a little resistance from... the ankle. The ankle should feel good afterwards! #runningpodiatristclinic #runningpodiatrist #runready

23.01.2022 Are you getting sore feet after walking or running? Not sure if your current shoes are up to the task? Keen to understand the latest shoe technology and how it can benefit you? Then contact me for expert and impartial advice on all things footwear for you! Drop me a message or book in for an informative and useful telehealth session. With the increase in walking and running its never been more important to get the right shoes for you!

22.01.2022 *At home Running Podiatry assessments* Need help with choosing running shoes? Suffering from any foot and ankle niggles? Want some technique tips? Then I offer great value remote consultations to help you get on the right track! Contact me directly or via my great clinics at South Yarra Spine & Sports Medicine and Sum of Us Studio

21.01.2022 Providing foot assessments for clients at @anytimefitnesssouthyarra as part of their grand opening Me and the team at @southyarraspinesportsmedicine are excited to support a great local business helping people to feel great and achieve their fitness goals. Looking forward to spending more time there soon! #runningpodiatrist #southyarraspinesportmedicine #anytimefitnessaustralia #anytimefitnesssouthyarra

21.01.2022 The Running Podiatrist uses Paromed Australia for all our orthotic manufacturing and business support. Our partnership is key to providing you with the latest evidence based therapies to keep you on your feet! Check them out at https://www.paromed.com.au/ and https://www.facebook.com/paromedaus/

20.01.2022 Thanks Kevin A. Kirby, DPM for sharing this insight. Elite runners in the same race at a relatively similar speed (around 2:50/km) have a wide variety of footstrikes. This adds weight to the case that no best footsrike pattern exists for all. What works best for each athlete is very person specific!

20.01.2022 Thanks to Lex Medicus and South Yarra Spine & Sports Medicine for giving me the opportunity to provide advice and post race treatment to those doing the Law Institute Fun Run and Walk tonight! Always great to help runners and walkers achieve their goals!

19.01.2022 I am John, the Running Podiatrist. A commited athlete, health care professional and someone who faces anxiety every day. I am riding to Make a Difference for Mental Health Awareness, by participating in Ride with Me 2019. I will be cycling from Melbourne to Marysville and back over two days to help raise vital funds for Love Me Love You. Please help support Love Me Love You by sponsoring my ride. Thanks!! https://www.goodcompany.com.au//Johns-Ride-For-Mental-Heal

18.01.2022 *Looking after your feet at home* Here are some simple tips to keep your feet in tip top condition! https://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au//looking-after-your-f

18.01.2022 Hi all! Free next Friday night? Keen to learn more about the Marathon from one of Australias greatest athletes? I am part of a upcoming seminar at my work that is headlined by Ben St Lawrence, Olympian, 2hr14 marathoner and Australias fastest 10,000m runner of all time. A must for those looking to take their running to a new level. Friday 6th of September 5.30pm-7.30pm Tickets available at http://syssm.com.au/42-195/... Thanks for the support!

18.01.2022 **Cadence** Cadence or stride rate is the number of individual steps per minute and is a very hot topic in running! A number of recent studies (Willy et al 2015, Bradley et al 2018) have shown that increasing cadence by 7.5% reduces hip and knee loads and pain in those with Patellar Femoral Pain. Most smart watches measure cadence and if yours is on the low side (less than 160 for a steady run) then increasing your cadence could be a quick and easy way to improve your technique and reduce peak loads on your hips and knees! Its something I look at with my clients and should definitely be considered when assessing running form.

17.01.2022 Load Management and Training Intensity Have you considered how much of your training is done at a moderate or high intensity? (Above a 5/10 effort) There is a growing amount of data that shows that elite distance runners do around 80% of their training at a low intensity and very little at actual race pace.... I believe that this concept of polarisation is key to building a strong aerobic base and preventing injuries caused by under or over loading the body. High Intensity Training is a key part of any running programme but only when done in small doses on top of a low intensity base. This approach has certainly helped me to avoid injury and I would recommend it when you are planning your next event to work towards! Check out the work of Stephen Seiler for more information on this

16.01.2022 The Running Podiatrist can provide on-site foot assessments and education at gyms, sports clubs and workplaces. Contact us to find out more!

16.01.2022 Thanks to Amber at @baredfootwear for fitting me up with some awesome new shoes! Its great to explore the range and the variety of fitting options in the store. Bared are Podiatrist designed and do amazing work to support our profession! Can wait to try out my new kicks at a wedding this weekend! #runningpodiatrist #baredfootwear #apoda

16.01.2022 Stoked to have completed my first Ironman earlier this month! If ever there is a event that shows the value of mental toughness this is it! I must have said to ...myself 1000 times that "I am calm. I am in control." during the swim, ride and run. It helped me massively to keep composed and not too carried away, the goal was to finish and I did! Now for the next challenge!! See more

16.01.2022 We use the latest computer aided technology to design your orthotics and ensure they have the comfort and support to meet your individual needs

16.01.2022 **December Special** $20 off To thank you for your support in 2018 and to get your feet feeling great this Christmas we are offering $20 off your Podiatry treatment during December! To book in just call 9826 2122 for South Yarra or 9486 4111 for North Fitzroy. Just show this post to reception when you visit. Heres to happy festive feet!

15.01.2022 **For all those runners heading up to Falls Creek over the new year!!** Take some time out from your training and more about running and the latest technology at this free event! Im part of the The Nike Running team holding two Dont Let Running Stop You From Running sessions up in Falls Creek. For those attending, you will be amongst the first in Australia to trial the new Nike React Infinity Run! Session 1 - Monday 30 Dec - 11:30AM - 1:30PM - https://www.nike.com/events-...registration/event?id=130767 PASSCODE: NIKEXFALLS Session 2 - Monday 30 Dec - 2PM - 4PM - https://www.nike.com/events-registration/event?id=130768 PASSCODE: NIKEXFALLS

15.01.2022 Check out my appearance on HTC Talk, Hawthorn Triathlon Clubs weekly show as we chat all about running, triathlon and shoes! Thanks for having me on Macka, loving the second season of HTC talk so far. Beats watching the Bachelor anyday.

15.01.2022 Ever wondered what actually happens to your runners as they get old? Check out my latest blog post to find out more! https://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au//New-vs-Old-Runners-- In terms of recommendations my top 5 tips are: - Keep a record of how many ks your shoes have done - Once above 300ks be mindful of the need to replace them at some point... - Check the midsole of the shoe for cracks or obvious compression - Check for obvious changes to the upper of the shoe sagging, stretching - See what the shoe does when you put it on a flat surface. It shouldnt wobble! How do test if your runners are worn out? If you have any questions about shoe wear feel free to message me!

14.01.2022 Running is an awesome form of exercise with so many health benefits! Find out about some of them in my latest blog post! https://www.runningpodiatrist.com.au//10-Top-Benefits-of-R

14.01.2022 Happy International Podiatry Day! I am proud have been a Podiatrist for 11 years and hopefully many more. Being a Podiatrist is an awesome job. I'm constantly learning, get to work with amazing colleagues and every day brings with it different challenges and rewards. I consider myself so lucky to work in 3 great locations in Melbourne working with my clients every day to improve their foot health.... People often ask me "Why would you want to be a Podiatrist?" and my answer always is "Why wouldn't you?" Here's to our profession and all the amazing pods worldwide!

12.01.2022 Welcome to Foot Health Week 2020 in Australia! I'm excited to spread the word about the importance of podiatry and good foot health. Our association has just launched a new Foot Health Australia website! It's a great rescource full of facts, tips, news and highlights from the podiatry community. So check it out! https://www.foothealthaustralia.org.au... #FootHealthWeek #podiatryaustralia #foothealth #healthyfeet #foothealthau #podiatryau #podiatry #FitFeet #FootHealthAus #BackonTrack

10.01.2022 Wishing all the best for my client John and Mina and all the other runners at the Ultra Trail Australia event in Katoomba this weekend! Looks like great conditions for it! Happy trail running! #runningpodiatrist #uta #southyarraspinesportmedicine

10.01.2022 Amazing! 2:55/km for the marathon. I could only dream of that!

09.01.2022 6 days out from Ride With Me 2019! it was great to ride up to Kinglake with the HTC crew this morning. Awesome company can make the hardest hills easier to climb! I even threw in a trip to Pie Face in Kinglake, and a cheeky 5k run off the bike triathlon-style! Next weekend I am riding from Melbourne to Marysville and return (350km over two days!) to raise awareness for the charity Love Me Love You and their cause of mental health & suicide prevention. You can sponsor me at https://www.goodcompany.com.au//Johns-Ride-For-Mental-Heal Thanks to those who have supported me and donated towards my ride!

09.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week in Australia! Did you know that female feet are simply not scaled-down versions of male feet. They differ in a number of shape characteristics, particularly at the arch, the lateral side of the foot, the first toe, and the ball of the foot. So when thinking about shoes, even if you have a wide or long foot, you should still try to wear footwear specifically designed for a womans foot shape. Unisex shoes do not exist!... #runningpodiatrist #womenshealthweek #loveyourfeet Image from https://design.tutsplus.com//human-anatomy-fundamentals-ho

08.01.2022 This week I'm talking all about running shoes! First up some quick tips when it comes to shoe wear. The life of a shoe is very variable depending on the shoe and person. However looking at an old pair of shoes can help you to understand some interesting things - these are some Hoka One One Clayton's I've worn since 2017. Lasting pretty well id say!... We can see the areas of highest wear which give us clues as to where load is occurring during running. We can also see differences from shoe to shoe - such as my left heel wear which is much greater than my right. So yes have a look at your old runners and always bring them when you go to see a podiatrist. It all helps when assessing running form, preventing injury and deciding on the best shoes for you! #runningpodiatrist #runningpodiatristclinic #southyarraspinesportmedicine #sumofusstudio

07.01.2022 Im excited to be doing the SYSSM winter challenge for the next 8 weeks! Its a great program to help you stay fit, healthy and feeling great over winter and all proceeds go to charity! If you want to join me then check out the link below to sign up before lunchtime tomorrow!

07.01.2022 **The Basis of Running What does the body need to be able to able to do?** Understanding whats involved with running is the first step to ensuring that you will cope with and enjoy it! Running differs from walking in that there is a period between each step where neither foot is in contact with the ground (called the float phase). This means that our body alternates between periods of absorbing and generating force (decelerating and accelerating our speed). Our tendons and... muscles store and return energy during this movement think of it like being on a pogo stick! So what do tasks do we need to be able to perform during the running motion? 1. Shock absorption and control when the leg finishes swinging and lands on the ground 2. Ability to generate energy to move us forward and upwards as we push off from the ground 3. Control of balance and posture of the upper part of the body 4. Control of direction changes of the center of mass of the body The simple task of running is to primarily move forwards quickly and easily whilst limiting net rotational and side to side movements, thats why doing exercises like single leg squats are a good place to start for all runners! So next time to are running think about how well your body is able to do these things. How we improve them is the next step! Credit Kennedy S (2017) The Biomechanics of Running, Podiatry Management for the running cycle picture.

07.01.2022 My latest running shoe of choice is the NB 1080. Check out my review for some great insights and recommendations if you are considering getting these!

07.01.2022 Starting running? (or running more)...then check out this handy guide from me and The Functional Physio to starting on the right foot!

07.01.2022 **Lateral heel wedge modification** In this case using @dolaortho wedge strips on @birkenstockau insoles to help improve stability in a client with an ankle deformity. Wedging can help to alter ground reaction forces thus changing loads of structures like joints around the ankle, and the peroneal tendons. Its a relatively simple solution which can be easily modified as required. I love playing around with support and seeing the impact on movement with my clients.... Its important to remember that insole modifications may cause a number if effects throughout the body so regular review is vital! #runningpodiatristclinic #southyarraspinesportmedicine #sumofusstudio

06.01.2022 Im so happy to have been part of Ride With Me 2019! There were certainly alot and ups and downs (and snow and mud and rain) but all in all it was an awesome experience and a true advert for supporting mental health and the Love Me Love You Foundation. Thanks to all those who supported me, my fellow riders and the amazing job done by the support crew out on course. You can still donate towards the cause at https://www.goodcompany.com.au//Johns-Ride-For-Mental-Heal #runningpodiatrist #ridewithme2019 #lovemeloveyou #kos #youareneveralone #southyarrassm #sumofus_studio #hawthorntriclub

05.01.2022 With just over a week until the Melbourne Marathon now is the perfect time to get a pre-race foot tune-up! I will: - mobilise any tight or restricted joints - massage the feet and lower legs - do general foot care including callus and corn treatments - provide you with pre race foot advice to help you get the best from your feet! ... Call 9826 2122 or email [email protected] to book in today! See more

04.01.2022 My clinic is hosting a great free Health and Wellness Seminar in 2 weeks. The night will include engaging and interactive talks and free giveaways including Chobani Yoghurt! Sign up below, places are limited.

03.01.2022 Fancy an evening walk around the park? We have formed a little walking club! Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm for the rest of November, follow below link for more details :) https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nicholson-health-and-wellne

02.01.2022 *Welcome to 2019!!* My goal for this year is to help more people to Run Happy! I believe that getting your feet right is vital to building a solid foundation to cope with the stresses of running. Feeling strong and stable on your feet will help you to run better and enjoy it too! So watch this space for plenty of information and tips to help you understand and get the best from your running.

02.01.2022 **Ankle Ligament Rupture and Instability** Not often I see this in my clinic! This client ruptured his ATFL ankle ligament when aged 18 and didnt get any treatment for it. Now 35, the ligament has never healed and he compensates by turning his leg so the ankle never rolls out when walking. Now we are finally working on some ankle rehab to reduce the demand on his achillies tendon which is inflammed and taking all of the load. 17 years late is better than never!

02.01.2022 **ASICS Running Shoe Updates** Great to catch up with Jason Mansfield from ASICS at South Yarra Spine & Sports Medicine yesterday. Of note: - unlike some other brands ASICS are continuing to use medial posting in their shoes (support along the inside) and they have a new model the GT 4000 which is similar to the old Brooks Adrenaline - the Dynaflyte is a great option for runners who dont need much biomechanical correction and/or who are running at a faster pace - the DS Trai...ner has become much stiffer and is ideally suited to faster runners with a higher cadence - of their childrens shoes, the Kayano is the only shoe that has equivalent technology to the adults version, so dont be fooled into buying other models if you are a distance runner with small feet! Always good to be across the latest shoe tech! See more

01.01.2022 **K tape for Toe Deformities** Did you know there is actually some evidence to support this! I was surprised too. A study in 2017 found significant improvements in pain and toe angles after 8 weeks. Its nice to find some limited evidence for conservative management of Hallux Valgus as there isnt much out there! #runningpodiatrist #southyarraspinesportmedicine #sumofusstudio #halluxvalgus ... https://www.google.com/url See more