Podiatry

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At Sydney West Sports Medicine, we have friendly and experienced Podiatrists who can help treat a variety of general and sports Podiatry issues.

Whether you are suffering disorders such as Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma, heel and arch pain, bunions, shin splints, stress fractures or sports related injuries, you can be confident in knowing that Sydney West Sports Medicine has a variety of treatments to alleviate pain, improve performance and minimise the risk of further injury.

With access to exceptional facilities, patients of Sydney West Sports Medicine can expect our Podiatrists to undertake comprehensive assessments, which may include a Video Gait Analysis of walking, running, and sport specific movements. Our Podiatrists may utilise a combination of stretching, strengthening, custom orthotics and footwear prescription, strapping, rest and icing to assist in the treatment of your concerns.

Specialists in paediatric treatment and intervention, Gait Analysis, Laser Therapy, footwear analysis and Custom Orthotics, our expert team at Sydney West Sports Medicine are equipped to treat the following conditions:

Bunions
Callus
High Arches
Corns
Cracked Heels
Flat Feet
Ingrown Toenails
Plantar Warts
Fungal Toenails
Tinea (Athletes Foot)
Exercise and Sports Injuries

Arch Pain and Heel Pain

‍‍Fat Pad Syndrome (Bruised Heels)
Heel Spur Syndrome / Arch Pain / Plantar Fasciitis

Forefoot Pain

‍‍Stress Fractures / Metatarsalgia / Periostitis
Morton’s Neuroma (Perineural Fibroma)
Seasamoiditis

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For any queries or for further information on our range of Sports Performance & Testing services please contact Sydney West Sports Medicine on 1300 13 SWSM.

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Your Podiatrists

Sydney West Sports Medicine is owned and operated by a team of high profile sports medicine professionals. Our practitioners at Sydney West Sports Medicine are recognised as leaders in their field across many different sports. The team possesses an extensive client network at an elite and amateur sporting level, while also working with the general community on their health, disability, chronic conditions, and rehabilitation.

Robert Duff

Podiatrist

Robert Duff completed his Podiatry degree at Western Sydney University in 2015, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Podiatric Medicine. He developed an interest in podiatry from a young age, after suffering with shin splints as a child. Robert enjoys all aspects of podiatry, and has a particular interest in treating heel pain and performing nail surgeries for recurring ingrown nails.

Robert has worked in general podiatry and sports podiatry clinics across Australia and the United Kingdom, gaining extensive experience in the field. He spent several years in the UK playing rugby at an elite level. He has also played with Western Sydney Two Blues in rugby union and Windsor Wolves in rugby league. His experience as an athlete has given him an understanding of how frustrating injury can be and how best to treat lower limb injuries.

Robert also has experience working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital’s high-risk foot clinic treating the diabetic foot. He understands the importance of diabetes management to prevent complications associated with the disease.

Robert Duff

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