Sports Podiatrist Perth: When to See One and What We Treat
If foot, ankle, or lower leg pain is starting to change how you run, train, or get through a day on your feet, it might be time to see a sports podiatrist. At JS Podiatry in East Perth, our MSK team helps active adults stay moving.
What Is a Sports Podiatrist?
A sports podiatrist focuses on musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, how your feet, ankles, knees, and hips work together. Not just the foot in isolation. We look at your gait, footwear, and training load to understand what's really driving your pain.
When to See One
Pain that hasn't settled after a week or two
Pain that's changing how you walk or move
The same injury keeps coming back
Starting or ramping up training for an event
Standing all day for work
Recurring niggles a physio or friend has flagged
If pain is affecting how you move, it's worth getting assessed rather than waiting it out.
What We Treat
General running or training-related overuse injuries.
Diagram of the lower leg and foot showing common sports podiatry injury sites: shin, Achilles, ankle and plantar fascia.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Not sure what happens on your first visit? Here's how it works.
How long: About 45-60 minutes.
What we check:
Your history and training load
How you walk and run
Your footwear
Strength and mobility in your feet, ankles and hips
What to bring:
Your most-used shoes
Any orthotics or insoles
Shorts or loose pants
Any scans or reports (no referral needed)
What happens next:
You'll leave knowing what's likely driving your pain and what the next steps are. Every plan is built around your individual assessment.
Treatment Options
Footwear and training load advice
Custom orthotics, including in-house 3D-printed devices
Shockwave therapy, designed to support recovery in certain chronic tendon conditions
Every plan starts with an individual assessment. What helps one person's pain may not suit another's.
FAQ
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly with us.
Will orthotics fix my pain completely?
Orthotics are designed to support foot function and reduce load on painful areas. Many patients find them helpful as part of a broader plan, but they work best alongside a proper assessment.
How soon should I come in?
Generally, sooner is better. If pain is severe or you can't bear weight, seek urgent medical care first.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition, goals and response to treatment. Your podiatrist will recommend a personalised treatment and follow-up plan.
How is a sports podiatrist different from a physio?
A sports podiatrist specialises in the feet, ankles and lower limbs, while a physiotherapist focuses more broadly on movement, muscles and joints. Both can work together to support your recovery and performance.
Find Us in East Perth
JS Podiatry is in East Perth, close to the CBD and the Swan River foreshore.
Address: 14 Wickham St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia
Phone: (08) 6263 4686
Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
JS Podiatry operates from within Spine & Sports East Perth.
We have easy access and ample street parking right in front of our building.
We’re a 2-minute walk from the Yellow CAT bus stop at the Old Girls School.
Training around Perth?
From the Swan River foreshore to Kings Park, we know how Perth's routes load your feet and legs. Training for an event? Book early.
Ready to get moving again?