Foot & Ankle Physiotherapy · Richmond, Melbourne
Expert foot and ankle physiotherapy in Richmond — for plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, Achilles tendinopathy, and post-surgical rehab. We find the cause. We fix it. We keep it fixed.
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Pick a time that works for you. Initial foot and ankle assessments run 45 minutes. No referral needed for standard appointments.
What We Treat
Common and complex. We've treated thousands of foot and ankle presentations at our Richmond clinic since 2013.
Book assessmentThat sharp, stabbing heel pain when you first put your foot down in the morning. Plantar fasciitis is our most common presentation, and it's incredibly persistent if not treated at the root cause. We address both the inflamed tissue and the biomechanical factors driving it — load patterns, calf strength, gait mechanics — rather than just strapping and resting. See also: Better Health Victoria on foot problems.
You rolled your ankle weeks ago and it still doesn't feel right. Ankle sprains are the most under-rehabilitated injury we see. Inadequate rehab leads to ongoing instability, recurrent sprains, and eventually arthritis. We provide comprehensive ankle rehabilitation that restores proprioception, strength, and confidence in your ankle — not just a "see how it goes" approach. If you're also a runner, we'll factor your training demands into the plan.
Whether it's acute Achilles tendinitis from a sudden training spike, or chronic tendinopathy that's been simmering for months, Achilles problems require specific, progressive loading approaches that we've refined across thousands of cases. Generic "rest and stretch" advice almost always makes things worse long-term. We use evidence-based tendon loading protocols to restore capacity and get you back to running, jumping, and training. See our running injury rehab guide for more context.
That burning, tingling sensation in the ball of your foot — like you're constantly standing on a pebble. Morton's neuroma and forefoot conditions can make wearing shoes unbearable and long walks impossible. We address both the immediate symptoms and the footwear, loading, and biomechanical factors that provoke them. Often avoidable surgery with the right conservative approach.
Common in runners and athletes who've increased training load too quickly, stress fractures require careful management and a clear return-to-activity plan. We work closely with sports medicine physicians and use our strength and conditioning expertise to ensure safe, structured return. External resource: Sports Medicine Australia injury fact sheets.
Following bunion correction, Achilles repair, ankle reconstruction, or any foot and ankle surgery, structured rehabilitation is what determines your final outcome — not the surgery itself. We follow surgeon-specific protocols while tailoring exercise progression to your individual recovery. Our team has extensive experience coordinating post-surgical foot and ankle rehab alongside Melbourne's leading orthopaedic surgeons. See the Australian Orthopaedic Association for patient information.
"Everything affects your feet, and your feet affect everything else up the chain. An old injury or recurring pain will lead to knee, hip, and back issues. The foot and ankle is always neglected in Western Medicine."Alex Drew, Founder — Evolutio Sports Physio Richmond, Est. 2013
Our Approach
We've been fixing foot and ankle problems in Richmond since 2013. Here's what sets our approach apart from generic clinic care.
Most practitioners treat the painful tissue. We identify why it became painful — load patterns, gait mechanics, training errors, hip weakness, footwear. Fixing the cause is what stops problems coming back.
Foot and ankle problems are complex. We take 45 minutes for your first session to properly understand your movement story, examine the whole kinetic chain, and explain our findings clearly before treatment begins.
We combine skilled manual therapy — joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, dry needling where appropriate — with specific exercise programs that build long-term resilience. No generic exercise sheets.
Rest is rarely the answer. We modify your activity rather than stopping it — working with your training schedule, sport, and lifestyle so you maintain fitness and function while your injury recovers.
Foot pain from cycling? Cleat position, saddle height, and bike fit all influence lower limb load. We work with our partners at Ciclo Melbourne for cycling-specific foot and ankle presentations.
We want you to graduate from needing us. Our goal is to fix the underlying problem, give you the knowledge to maintain healthy foot function, and reduce your long-term dependence on orthotics, strapping, or passive treatment.
Your Specialists
Our foot and ankle specialists bring backgrounds in sports, biomechanics, and post-surgical rehab. You'll work with the same person throughout your recovery.
Complex foot and ankle conditions & biomechanical analysis. Special interest in running-related lower limb injuries.
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Running injuries, ankle rehabilitation & AFL-related foot presentations. Evidence-based approach to tendon management.
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Post-surgical foot & ankle rehabilitation and athletic performance optimisation. CrossFit and strength sport background.
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Sports-related foot & ankle injuries, manual therapy, and return-to-sport protocols. Background in competitive athletics.
View profileAll physiotherapists are AHPRA registered · APA Members · Covered by all major private health funds
Getting Here
We're at 11/3 Bromham Place, Richmond VIC 3121 — a 2-minute walk from Richmond Station with all-day parking on nearby streets.
We serve patients from across Melbourne:
Insurance & Billing
We accept all major private health funds via HICAPS, WorkSafe Victoria, TAC, DVA, NDIS, and Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans. No referral needed for standard appointments.
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The questions we hear most. Click any to expand.
Full FAQ pageNo referral needed for standard physiotherapy. Book directly online or by phone. A GP referral is required if you're claiming through WorkCover, TAC, or Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plans. The Australian Physiotherapy Association confirms physiotherapists are qualified primary healthcare practitioners for foot and ankle conditions.
Most acute cases improve significantly within 6–12 weeks with proper physiotherapy addressing both symptoms and biomechanical causes. Chronic plantar fasciitis (symptoms over 3 months) can take 3–6 months for full resolution. The key variable is whether the underlying load and movement factors are being addressed — rest alone almost always leads to recurrence when you return to activity.
Sadly common, but not normal. Ankle sprains are among the most under-rehabilitated injuries we see. Persistent instability, weakness, and loss of proprioception after a sprain are signs the ankle wasn't properly rehabilitated — not that it's "just like that now." We can assess what's still dysfunctional and build a programme to restore full ankle function. Research published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research consistently shows physiotherapy is highly effective for chronic ankle instability.
Usually yes, with smart modifications. Complete rest is rarely the right answer. Pool running and aquatic exercise is excellent for foot and ankle injuries. Upper body training continues uninterrupted. For runners, we often find ways to maintain aerobic fitness while reducing load on the injured structure. We'll design your programme around what you can do, not just what you can't.
Not necessarily. We assess whether orthotics could help your specific condition and can refer to qualified pedorthists when appropriate. However, our experience is that addressing biomechanical issues through exercise and manual therapy often reduces or eliminates the need for long-term orthotic use. Orthotics as a temporary support alongside active rehab is very different from permanent orthotic dependence. We'll be honest about what's actually needed for your case.
Our fees are competitive for Richmond and the broader Melbourne market. We process private health insurance instantly via HICAPS — you pay only the gap. We also accept WorkSafe, TAC, DVA, NDIS, and EPC (Medicare) plans. See our full pricing page for current rates. No surprises at checkout.
Absolutely. Your feet are the foundation of your entire kinetic chain. Plantar fasciitis can alter gait enough to cause knee pain. Chronic ankle instability can contribute to hip problems. Lower back pain is sometimes driven by asymmetrical foot mechanics. This is why we assess the whole lower limb — not just the symptomatic area — at every initial assessment.
Seek immediate care for severe pain after trauma, inability to bear weight, obvious deformity, or signs of infection (redness, warmth, swelling with fever). For people with diabetes, any foot problem warrants prompt assessment. For everything else: if it's been more than a week, is affecting how you walk, or keeps coming back — that's when to come and see us. Early treatment consistently leads to faster, more complete recoveries.
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Book a comprehensive 45-minute foot and ankle assessment at our Richmond clinic. Same-week appointments available. No referral needed.