SERVICES OFFERED:
BEN STEELE PODIATRY IS SOLELY FOCUSED ON INJURY REHAB I DO NOT PROVIDE GENERAL FOOTCARE
INDIVIDUAL treatment plans are the key to successful outcomes. One size does not fit all. Most injuries are multifactorial, in other words they are caused by numerous factors. Only by addressing them all will you get fast and complete resolution of your pain and symptoms. Only by addressing the underlying causes will you prevent the injury flaring up again once you return to activity.
That's not to say every patient needs multiple treatment options. some only need to modify their training and do some exercises. Some patients just want orthoses. If your GP has prescribed Shockwave, that's fine too.
However, if need be, Ben has options to address your more complicated injury.
BIOMECHANICAL AND GAIT ASSESSMENT:
Poor posture, walking or running form can put greater stress on our Muscularskeletal tissues and contribute to developing certain injuries. Especially when combined with hours on our feet or thousands of steps per day.
Whilst they aren't the only cause of injury, whilst excess pronation for example doesn't guarantee injury, poor biomechanics can leave you vulnerable in the first place, and hamper your body's healing process.
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We all have asymmetries, but Ben can help you discover which ones matter in this instance, for your body and your pathology. (whilst also pointing out your strong points)
ORTHOSES:
Orthoses can help address poor biomechanics and gait, helping improve alignment, reduce forces and strain on stressed tissues. As well as improve balance and stability and off load pressure areas.
Ben can discuss and supply the right orthotic for you. Be it custom or prefabricated, depending on your circumstances. ie occupation, sports, footwear, biomechanics, finances...
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY:
Shockwave is a great treatment intervention when your injury recovery has stalled. If you've tried all the other protocols and nothing has worked. It is safe and relatively painless. Reboot your healing process with this state of the art German machine.
EXERCISE REHAB:
Passive therapies like massage, manipulations, dry needling, foam rolling, shockwave and orthoses are great for reducing pain and symptoms, but unless we address the underlying strength or mobility issues, successful return to activity can be short lived.
Exercise rehab builds up our tissues' capacity to tolerate the loads/demands we put on it day to day.
Once we know where your body sits right now, and what your goal activities are, we can plan a program (together) that fits in to your lifestyle. That begins a safe load and progresses forward.
Your finish line may simply be returning to standing or walking. Perhaps running a Park run or marathon or sprints. Or it may involve the agility or power of return to sport. Each goal demands a different level of exercise rehab.
TRAINING PROGRAM ADVICE:
Training errors are considered by many to be the major cause behind many athletic injuries. (assuming no biomechanical/strength issues). Learn how to manage your workload better. Train smarter not harder to get the best performance and stay injury free longer. Consistency and gradual progression in training is key.
EDUCATION:
Understanding why you feel pain, regaining confidence in your body and understanding why you are doing the exercises Ben prescribes goes along way towards a successful outcome.
There are many other factors that impact your ability to heal; including sleep, nutrition, stress management.
Training errors are a major cause of athletic injuries, know how to manage your workload better.
SECOND OPINION:
Your injury hasn't healed. Maybe the diagnosis was incorrect. Maybe your orthoses are providing insufficient support or correction. Maybe the exercises you were prescribed were too aggressive or not aggressive enough or not progressed far enough. Either way, sometimes another look may notice the missing piece of the puzzle.
LASER THERAPY:
High powered Laser Therapy has the ability to reduce pain and inflammation, imporve blood flow and encourage healing. For both acute and chronic injuries.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE GENERAL FOOTCARE, SORRY
TREATMENTS
45 min
90 Australian dollars30 min
75 Australian dollars15 min
60 Australian dollars30 min
75 Australian dollars1 hr
Device dependant