Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australasia

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Huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Christchurch and Auckland this weekend for the Best of SEPA NZ Roadshow: Tra...
13/09/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Christchurch and Auckland this weekend for the Best of SEPA NZ Roadshow: Trail Running Symposium, proudly sponsored by Footwork Podiatric Laboratory Go! 🌿🏃‍♂️💨

This was our very first time hosting SEPA symposia in New Zealand, and we couldn't be more grateful for the incredible support!✨

Massive thanks to Matt Clarke and Madeleine Murray for making the journey across the ditch to share their expertise. 👏🙏

A huge shoutout to our attendees for joining us at this important milestone in our history and for making the sessions so engaging.🌟

Special thanks to Footwork Podiatric Laboratory Go for sponsoring our event and ASICS NZ for sponsoring our speakers! 💜

Ever wondered why traditional taping and basic advice keep failing your blister-prone athletes? 👣🤔In our latest episode ...
05/09/2026

Ever wondered why traditional taping and basic advice keep failing your blister-prone athletes? 👣🤔

In our latest episode of Sole Science, hosts Patrick Doan and John Charles sit down with Esperance-based podiatrist Rebecca Rushton (Blister Prevention) to dismantle long-standing misconceptions around blister causation and skin biomechanics!

From transforming a personal frustration with recurrent blisters into an international education hub, Rebecca shares how understanding shear dynamics can turn a neglected sub-niche into a clinical superpower. 🧠👣

Here’s a sneak peek of what we cover:

🔹 The Shear vs Rubbing Fallacy: Why targeted slip prevents skin damage

🔹 Location-Specific Biomechanics: Mechanical drivers behind toe clawing vs arch flattening

🔹 Material Science: Clinical application of PTFE patches, insoles and sock density

🔹 Refining Orthotic Design: Troubleshooting irritation and managing forefoot load

🔹 Ultra-Marathon Lessons: What multi-day endurance events reveal about skin fatigue

A huge thank you to Rebecca for joining us and generously sharing her decades of clinical insight and expertise. 🤝✨

🎧 Press play on your Sunday run today! Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.

👉https://rss.com/podcasts/sole-science/

03/09/2026

Top tier discussions on featuring Kent Sweeting (Queensland Orthotic Lab), Rhys Pierce (Footwork Podiatric Laboratory), Konrad Job (LaserCAM Orthotics) and Darcy Dore (Foot Faults Podiatry)! 👏

Tune into the full conversation to learn about:

💡 Why true success is about shifting tissue load, not just chasing symptom relief
💡 Scope & Ownership: Why podiatrists must master orthotic therapy
💡 Foot Capture Foundations: Casts vs. scans vs. avoiding flat devices
💡 The 3D Printing Myth: SLS nylon, FDM, polyprop & grinding in-clinic
💡 Future Tech: Active insoles, CAD empowerment & TGA updates

🎧 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/sole-science/

What a night, Melbourne! 💜Last night, we hosted 'Clinical Presentations in Court Sports Athletes'—a seminar focused on a...
02/09/2026

What a night, Melbourne! 💜

Last night, we hosted 'Clinical Presentations in Court Sports Athletes'—a seminar focused on advancing lower-limb care for court sport athletes. 🏐🏀🎾

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who made the night such a success:

🫶 Our amazing attendees: thanks for joining us and engaging in fantastic discussions.

✨ Our expert speakers: A huge thank you to Emma Poynton for her brilliant insights and Patrick Rowe for his game-changing strategies on netball ankle sprains.

💜 Our Host & Partner: Special thanks to Bared Footwear for opening up your beautiful store and your amazing hospitality—keeping everyone refreshed with drinks, nibbles and late-night shopping!

👏 Our Event Sponsor: Thanks Elastoplast for supporting our practical taping session and treating our attendees to goodie bags to take home!

We love bringing our community together to learn, connect and elevate sports podiatry practice. See you at the next one! 👋

We're proud to bring you a special episode of devoted entirely to ! 👣💫Our hosts Patrick Doan and John Charles bring t...
13/08/2026

We're proud to bring you a special episode of devoted entirely to ! 👣💫

Our hosts Patrick Doan and John Charles bring together a powerhouse panel to unpack the custom space: Kent Sweeting (Queensland Orthotic Lab), Rhys Pierce (Footwork Podiatric Laboratory), Konrad Job (LaserCAM Orthotics) and Darcy Dore (Foot Faults Podiatry).

Together, they unpack the complete orthotic ecosystem—from tissue loading and foot capture to the reality of chair-side 3D printing.

Here’s what’s inside the episode:

💡 Why true success is about shifting tissue load, not just chasing symptom relief
💡 Scope & Ownership: Why podiatrists must master orthotic therapy
💡 Foot Capture Foundations: Casts vs. scans vs. avoiding flat devices
💡 The 3D Printing Myth: SLS nylon, FDM, polyprop & grinding in-clinic
💡 Future Tech: Active insoles, CAD empowerment & TGA updates

Press play today! 🎧

👉 Listen now! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms https://rss.com/podcasts/sole-science

We are proud to recognise and pay tribute to former SEPA Board President Adam Glascock (Newcastle Family & Sports Podiat...
13/08/2026

We are proud to recognise and pay tribute to former SEPA Board President Adam Glascock (Newcastle Family & Sports Podiatry), who has formally resigned his membership ahead of his upcoming retirement from clinical practice this October. 💫

Over the years—first with AAPSM and later with SEPA—Adam has generously shared his time and expertise to champion sports podiatry. He was a major driving force in shaping SEPA into the organisation it is today.✨

Thank you, Adam, for your dedicated service to our community. We wish you the absolute best in your well-earned next chapter!💜

07/08/2026

SEPA President, Dr Kade Paterson on the SEPA community and the dedication of our volunteer Board ✨💜👏

Catch the full conversation here: https://rss.com/podcasts/sole-science

Court sports demand elite stability, rapid direction changes and unique footwear needs—and we’re bringing together top c...
07/08/2026

Court sports demand elite stability, rapid direction changes and unique footwear needs—and we’re bringing together top clinical expertise to help you master lower-limb care in these athletes. 🏀🎾🏐👟

Join us at the Bared Footwear store next month for an exclusive evening packed with practical takeaways, sideline stories and expert insights!

Here’s who’s hitting the stage:

✨ Emma Poynton will present "Foot Fault… Confessions from the Australian Open Podiatrist"

✨ Patrick Rowe will unpack "The 'Netballer's Ankle': Prevention and Management Strategies for Ankle Sprains in Netball"

🍷 Drinks and nibbles are provided. Be sure to arrive early to shop the latest Bared footwear range! 😍

Every attendee also scores a goodie bag thanks to Elastoplast! 🎁

⚠️ Spots are strictly capped at 40 attendees due to venue size, so get in fast!

Registrations are now live for SEPA members! 💜 Non-member rego opens Monday 10 August.

Special thanks to Bared Footwear for hosting us and Elastoplast for supporting our event!

More info: https://www.sepa.org.au/event/melbourne-clinical-presentations-in-court-sports-athletes/

"As podiatrists, we have a certain set of skills..."✨👏Such a pleasure chatting with Sports Podiatry Info Ltd on podcas...
31/07/2026

"As podiatrists, we have a certain set of skills..."✨👏

Such a pleasure chatting with Sports Podiatry Info Ltd on podcast! Extremely knowledgeable and such an engaging guest.

Make sure you catch the full conversation - listen now on your favourite streaming platform.

👉 https://rss.com/podcasts/sole-science/

In this SEPA Member Highlight, we're proud to celebrate Andrew van Essen AM on being awarded a Member of the Order of Au...
30/07/2026

In this SEPA Member Highlight, we're proud to celebrate Andrew van Essen AM on being awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to podiatry! 👏🎖️

Andrew is a SEPA Fellow and while his impact spans across the entire profession, today we’re shining a special light on his incredible contributions directly within .

Since beginning his career in 1981, Andrew has been a true pioneer in the field. He helped shape South Australia's first podiatry degree, became a respected university lecturer, delivered the very first podiatry lecture at the ASMF National Conference in 1983, co-founded South Australia's first commercial orthotic lab, and even contributed to the development of the original ASICS Gel Lethal football boot! 👟💡

Beyond clinical practice, Andrew’s legacy in sports podiatry includes volunteering at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, supporting elite team sports, and holding key leadership roles—earning him a Fellowship of the ASMF. For over 30 years, he also shared his sports podiatry expertise internationally, delivering keynotes and workshops across Japan before handing over his teaching mantle after his 2025 keynote to the Japanese Athletic Trainers Association. 🌏✈️

Always one to practice what he preaches, Andrew has successfully tackled the New York and Paris Marathons. Yet perhaps his greatest legacy in sports podiatry is the generations of practitioners he has mentored and inspired to become leaders in sports medicine research, education, and clinical practice. 🏃‍♂️

On behalf of everyone at SEPA, congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Andrew! We are all so proud of you🙌✨

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