Sports Injury Assessment & Treatment

Foot, ankle or lower limb pain stopping you doing the sport you love?

Whether you're training for your first 5km, playing football on the weekend, enjoying a round of golf or competing at a high level, your feet and lower limbs play a vital role in how you move, perform and recover.

Our experienced podiatrists provide expert assessment to identify the cause of your injury, optimise the way you move and create a personalised treatment plan to help you recover, reduce future injuries and perform at your best.

Book your Biomechanical Assessment today.

How do I know if I have a sports injury?

Sports injuries don't always happen suddenly.

Many develop gradually as tissues become overloaded over time.

Common symptoms include:

• Foot or ankle pain during sport

• Heel pain

• Pain after running or exercise

• Achilles pain

• Shin pain

• Knee pain

• Recurrent ankle sprains

• Pain that returns every time you train

• Reduced performance

• Difficulty recovering after activity

If symptoms are affecting your training or preventing you from enjoying your sport, it's worth having them assessed.

What is sports podiatry?

Sports podiatry is a specialist area of podiatry focused on the assessment, treatment and prevention of foot, ankle and lower limb injuries associated with physical activity.

Rather than simply treating pain, sports podiatry looks at:

• How your body moves

• Why injuries develop

• Foot and lower limb biomechanics

• Training demands

• Footwear

• Factors that may increase your injury risk

Whether you're an elite athlete or simply enjoy keeping active, treatment should always be tailored to your individual goals.

What causes sports injuries?

Sports injuries rarely have a single cause.

They usually develop because several factors combine over time.

Common contributing factors include:

• Sudden increases in training load

• Foot biomechanics

• Running or walking mechanics

• Inappropriate footwear

• Muscle weakness

• Reduced mobility

• Poor recovery

• Previous injuries

Understanding why your injury has developed is often the key to successful recovery and preventing it from returning.

How we treat sports injuries

Every athlete and every injury is different.

Following a comprehensive assessment, we'll consider:

• Your symptoms

• Your sport

• Your training schedule

• Your goals

• Foot posture

• Walking or running mechanics

• Footwear

• Strength and mobility

Your personalised treatment plan may include:

• Biomechanical Assessment

• OptoGait Gait Analysis

• Rehabilitation programme

• Custom Foot Orthotics

• Shockwave Therapy

• Podiatric Acupuncture

• Footwear advice

• Activity and load management

Biomechanical Assessment

Understanding how you move often provides the answers to why an injury has developed.

Your assessment may include:

• Clinical examination

• Foot posture assessment

• Biomechanical assessment

• Lower limb alignment

• Mobility assessment

• Strength assessment

• Footwear review

• Activity and training review

OptoGait Gait Analysis

OptoGait allows us to analyse your walking or running mechanics in detail.

This helps identify movement patterns that may contribute to injury, reduced efficiency or unnecessary loading.

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is designed around your injury and sporting goals.

Treatment may include:

• Strengthening exercises

• Mobility work

• Balance and stability training

• Progressive return to sport

• Load management advice

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy can be highly effective for selected tendon and soft tissue injuries, including:

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinopathy

Your clinician will discuss whether this treatment is appropriate for your diagnosis.

Custom Foot Orthotics

Where foot mechanics are contributing to injury, custom orthotics may help improve movement efficiency, reduce excessive loading and support recovery.

Podiatric Acupuncture

Podiatric acupuncture may be used alongside other treatments to help manage pain and improve function where clinically appropriate.

Pricing

Every assessment is tailored to your individual needs, activity levels and sporting goals.

If you're unsure which appointment is most suitable, our Patient Care Team will be happy to help.

Book your appointment

Whether you're recovering from injury, preparing for an event or simply want to move more efficiently, we're here to help.

Book your Biomechanical Assessment today and take the first step towards moving with comfort, confidence and ease.

Why Patients Choose Callen Olive

Your feet deserve more than treatment.

At Callen Olive, we believe exceptional podiatry is about far more than relieving pain.

It's about understanding how your feet affect your comfort, confidence and the way you move through life.

Every person who walks through our doors has different goals, which is why every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle and ambitions.

Because no two people — or feet — are the same.

Expert Care. Personally Delivered.

We combine specialist clinical expertise, advanced technology and genuinely personalised care to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

From your first appointment, you'll understand what's causing your symptoms, the treatment options available and how we'll support you every step of the way.

Why Patients Choose Callen Olive

• Specialist podiatry team
• Personalised treatment plans
• Advanced technology
• Evidence-based care
• Award-winning patient experience
• Trusted by thousands of patients every year

More Than A Podiatry Appointment

Exceptional care isn't just about clinical expertise.

It's about feeling listened to, understood and supported from the moment you arrive until long after your treatment has finished.

Because that's what great care should feel like.

We Care.

It's more than our promise.

It's how we listen, how we explain, how we treat and how we support every patient who places their trust in us.

Because helping you move with comfort, confidence and ease is why Callen Olive exists.

Healthy Feet. Healthy Body. Healthy Mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an athlete to see a sports podiatrist?

No. Sports podiatry is for anyone who enjoys being active and wants to move comfortably and confidently.

Can sports podiatry help prevent injuries?

Yes. Understanding movement patterns and identifying factors that increase injury risk can often help reduce future injuries.

Can sports podiatry improve performance?

Improving movement efficiency, comfort and load management may help support performance and recovery.

What injuries do sports podiatrists treat?

We regularly assess foot, ankle and lower limb injuries, including heel pain, Achilles Tendinopathy, shin splints, knee pain and overuse injuries.

Can I continue exercising during treatment?

In many cases, yes. We'll advise how to modify your activity to support recovery whilst helping you remain as active as possible.

Do I need orthotics?

Not necessarily. Orthotics are recommended when they are likely to improve your symptoms or movement—not for every sports injury.

Further information

Performance starts from the ground up

Your feet provide the foundation for movement.

Every step, stride, jump and change of direction influences the way forces travel through your ankles, knees, hips and lower back.

Small movement inefficiencies can gradually increase stress on muscles, tendons and joints.

Understanding how you move may help:

• Improve movement efficiency

• Reduce unnecessary strain

• Support recovery

• Reduce injury risk

• Improve confidence during activity

Sports podiatry isn't just for injuries

Many active people benefit from assessment before pain develops.

Sports podiatry can support:

• Injury prevention

• Performance enhancement

• Prehabilitation

• Rehabilitation

• Long-term movement health

Helping you stay active is just as important as helping you recover.

Common sports injuries we assess

We regularly assess and manage:

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinopathy

• Shin Splints

• Runner's Knee

• Knee Pain

• Ankle Instability

• Metatarsalgia

• Morton's Neuroma

• Plantar Plate Injuries

• Stress Fractures

• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB Syndrome)

• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

• Flat Feet and biomechanical problems

• Recurrent sprains and overuse injuries

Sports podiatry for every level of athlete

You don't need to compete professionally to benefit from sports podiatry.

We regularly support:

• Walkers

• Runners

• Golfers

• Footballers

• Rugby players

• Tennis and racquet sports players

• Gym users

• CrossFit athletes

• Cyclists

• Dancers

• Active children and teenagers

Our goal is always the same—to help you enjoy movement with greater comfort and confidence.

Related conditions

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinopathy

• Shin Splints

• Knee Pain

• Ankle Instability

• Metatarsalgia

• Morton's Neuroma

• Plantar Plate Injury

Related treatments

• Biomechanical Assessment

• OptoGait Gait Analysis

• Custom Foot Orthotics

• Shockwave Therapy

• Podiatric Acupuncture

• Rehabilitation Programmes