The Foot and Leg Pain Clinics were founded by one of Australia's most experienced Sports Podiatrist's, Paul Dowie. Created to fill a void he saw in the area of assisting people with aches, pains and injuries in their feet, legs, knees and hips, the clinics focus musculoskeletal issues and biomechanics. Many podiatrists provide valuable services for general foot care but the Foot and Leg Pain Clinics specifically concentrate on pain relief, injury prevention and assisting degenerative issues, looking past the surface symptoms to find the cause of your foot and leg problems.
Foot + Leg Pain Clinics –
Podiatry and Sports Podiatry
With 17 clinics across Melbourne, there is bound to be a clinic convenient for you.
"We take a personal interest in ensuring all our patients' achieve successful outcomes and pride ourselves on being able to assist people where others have not."
Foot + Leg Pain Clinics treat aches and pains of the feet, legs, knees and hips as well as work, sports and recreational related injuries. We assist with bunions and adolescent growing pains, undertake minor surgery, advise on proper footwear selection and specialise in medical prescription orthotic therapy. They provide friendly & professional medical treatment of the highest quality, for everyone from professional athletes to children and seniors. Practitioners are members of the Australian Podiatry Association, recognised by the Podiatry Registration Board and Registered as a Provider by Medicare, DVA and Private Health Insurers.
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Paul Dowie - BSc.Hons B.Pod MAPA
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Paul completed an honours degree in Science and Exercise Physiology at Monash, before studying Podiatry at Latrobe University. He has vast clinical experience in both treating and teaching all facets of Podiatry from Sports Medicine to Aged Care. Over the past 14 years he has worked with both large corporate Podiatry Service providers, and as a private clinician. He has been the Chief Podiatrist responsible for the professional development of a large Podiatry Team and has worked extensively in aged care. He has much experience assisting those with arthritis and diabetes and has helped develop a clinically proven system to assist with Falls Risk in seniors. He also currently assists Health Practitioners all over Australia as a private specialist consultant.
Paul has gained invaluable professional podiatric experience all around the world as one of Australia’s foremost Sports Podiatrists and has been the chosen Podiatrist for many professional athletes including 7 of the World’s #1 Tennis Players, many of the World’s best Golfers, Olympians and players from the Australian cricket team.
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Christina Pulvirenti - BSc(Pod)MAPodA
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Christina achieved multiple distinctions in her Podiatry studies, completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry at Charles Sturt University. She is well versed in the latest, up-to-the-minute research and knowledge of the podiatric field and enjoys assisting people of all ages to live full, active and pain free lives.
Christina is not only extremely knowledgable of the Podiatry field but has an ability, enthusiasm and commitment to assisting people achieve optimum physical mobility to enjoy and get the most out of their lives.
Christina has a highly professional and caring approach achieving incredibly positive outcomes with her patients. She also specialises in medical prescription orthotic therapy.
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Tim Madden - BSc(Pod)MAPodA
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Tim graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). A keen sportsman, Tim developed an interest in biomechanics and sports injuries and has excelled in this area. He has a real passion for assisting people of all ages with foot and leg problems, alleviating pain, discomfort and assisting with injury so they can lead healthy, active lives.
Tim's thirst for knowledge ensures he has a great understanding of the very latest research and Podiatry practices. This and his passion for helping others has earned him a reputation for being able to achieve successful outcomes where others have not.
Tim’s has a friendly, down-to-earth approach adds to his patients positive experience. He also specialises in medical prescription orthotic therapy.
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At Foot + Leg Pain Clinics, we provide a variety of treatments for:
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Foot pain and issues
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Leg Pain
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Hip Pain
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Knee Injuries and soreness
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Growing pains
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Heel pain / spurs / Platar Fasciitis
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Bunions
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Work & sports related injuries
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Diabetes related issues
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Arthritic conditions
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The Foot + Leg Pain Clinic team provide excellent patient communication and education, taking a personal interest in ensuring all patients achieve results.
The Foot + Leg Pain Clinic in Hawthorn...
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Our other clinics include:
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Armadale
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Berwick
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Brighton
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Clayton
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Coburg
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Doncaster East
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Elsternwick
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Fitzroy North
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Hampton
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Ivanhoe
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Mt Eliza
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Moonee Ponds
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Port Melbourne
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Wantirna South
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Werribee
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Williamstown
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8 reviews about Foot + Leg Pain Clinics
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11 Feb 2010
very happy with Paul - he was straight to the point and had a solution to my problem on the first session, where many other physicians had failed to after many weeks of treatment!
he explained things very well and was focused on what outcome I wanted to see (getting back to running asap)
excellent!
Approximate cost:
$120
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04 Dec 2009
Outstanding service. Three visits, orthotics, and back to 100%. Paul was able to see me on short notice to remedy a severe arthitic condition in my feet which prevented me from walking normally without pain. My rhumatologist couldn't see me for several weeks. I was able to return to work immediately upon getting my orthotics. Paul is very knowledgeable.
Approximate cost:
$700
20 Mar 2009
Paul clearly and fully explained what were the issues causing my foot and leg pain. On the first consultation he gave me a simple home exercise that improved the leg pain in a few days.THEN.... i got my new orthotics; like walking on air.PLus he did followups and adjustmentss to make sure the orthotics were really ridding me of pain.I am extremely pleased with Paul's professional and effective treatment of my foot pain and any time people mention their sore feet or legs I give out his business card. Plus he does follwups to reallyI just wish I found him years ago
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29 Oct 2008
I have heel pain which is preventing me from walking far. Paul Dowie, the podiatrist, carefully explained all the problems I had in language I could understand, after a thorough examination of my feet, stance, balance, walking style, etc. He took me through a couple of strengthening exercises and took an impression of my feet to make a unique orthotic support. I couldn't have had better attention or advice.
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25 May 2008
Paul has treated my painful feet condition twice in the last three years and this time managed to completely remove the pain in my left foot. I was very pleased. Previously i had a damaged sacroiliac joint and paul managed to relieve the condition also - but now that has healed he has managed to fix the entire problem - which is great.
Approximate cost:
$600
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06 Mar 2008
Paul was very informative, Very helpful and a real gentlemen explained what was causing my problem in my feet and low back was due to my feet rolling out. I totally recommend his services.
Approximate cost:
$69
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09 Nov 2007
I highly recommend Paul Dowie at the Foot and Leg Pain clinic. He is very knowledgeable and extremely thorough. I have been to several different podiatrists over the years and he is the only one who has been able to help my condition.
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$varies depending on needs
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09 Nov 2007
Paul (Podiatrist) was very very helpful and professional. I had had a painful experience with my feet and Paul resolved the problem in no time. He helped when others couldn't. Now I don't have any problems and totally recommend his service.
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