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We treat a wide range of conditions across the hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
Overuse injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, or growing pains in children: we’ll find the cause and build a plan to fix it.
Most of the conditions we see are caused by overuse: loading too much, too quickly, or with poor mechanics. Others come from acute sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, or growth-related issues in children. Whatever brought you here, our approach is the same. A thorough assessment to find the root cause, a personalised management plan, and progressive strengthening so the problem doesn’t come back.
Below is a summary of common conditions we treat, grouped by area.
If you don’t see your specific issue listed, get in touch. Chances are we can help.
Wear and tear of the hip joint causing stiffness, reduced range of motion, and pain during activity. We focus on strengthening the muscles around the hip, improving movement patterns, and managing load to help you stay active and potentially delay or avoid surgery.
Pain on the outside of the hip, often worse when lying on that side, climbing stairs, or walking. Commonly misdiagnosed as bursitis. We use targeted strengthening and load management to progressively rebuild the tendon.
Inflammation of the bursa around the hip joint, causing localised pain and tenderness. Treatment focuses on identifying the biomechanical factors contributing to irritation and addressing them through exercise and load modification.
Radiating pain from the lower back or buttock down the leg, often caused by nerve irritation. While the source may be spinal, we assess and manage the lower limb impact, improving movement, strength, and function.
Strains and tears to muscles around the hip, including hip flexors, adductors, and hamstrings. We provide structured rehabilitation to restore strength, range of motion, and return to sport or activity.
A measurable or functional difference in leg length that can affect gait, load distribution, and cause compensatory pain elsewhere. We assess the discrepancy and manage it through orthotics, footwear modifications, or targeted exercises.
Degenerative wear of the knee joint and one of the most common conditions we treat. Our approach focuses on progressive strengthening, load management, and biomechanical correction to reduce pain, improve function, and keep you moving. For patients looking to delay or avoid knee replacement surgery, we work closely with orthopaedic surgeons to provide structured conservative management.
Softening or damage to the cartilage under the kneecap, causing pain at the front of the knee, especially during squatting, stairs, or prolonged sitting. We address the contributing biomechanical factors and build strength around the knee to reduce load on the joint.
Tears to the meniscus cartilage in the knee, often caused by twisting movements during sport. Management depends on the severity, ranging from structured rehab to post-surgical rehabilitation in coordination with your surgeon.
Pain at the front of the knee, just below the kneecap, caused by overload of the patella tendon. Common in jumping and running sports. We use progressive tendon loading programs, often combined with adjunct therapies like shockwave, to rebuild the tendon's capacity.
A common cause of knee pain in active, growing children and adolescents. Pain occurs just below the knee where the tendon attaches to the shinbone. We manage this with activity modification, targeted strengthening, and education, keeping kids active while the growth plate settles.
Similar to Osgood-Schlatter's but located at the bottom of the kneecap. Seen in active adolescents during growth spurts. Our approach focuses on load management, progressive strengthening, and supporting the child through their growth phase.
One of the most common sporting injuries. Beyond the initial injury, poorly rehabilitated ankle sprains can lead to chronic instability, recurring sprains, and long-term issues. We provide structured rehabilitation from early management through to full return-to-sport strength and proprioception training.
Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, typically caused by overuse or a sudden increase in activity. This is one of our most commonly treated conditions and a particular area of focus at the clinic. We use a progressive loading program, often combined with shockwave therapy, to rebuild tendon capacity and get you back to running and sport.
Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone, common in runners and those who've increased their training load too quickly. We assess your biomechanics and running gait to identify contributing factors, then address them through load management, strengthening, and footwear or orthotic interventions.
Degenerative changes in the ankle joint causing stiffness, swelling, and pain with activity. We focus on maintaining range of motion, building strength, and using orthotics or footwear modifications to reduce joint stress.
Damage to the cartilage surface of the talus bone in the ankle, often following a significant sprain. Management depends on severity and may involve conservative rehabilitation or post-surgical care in coordination with your specialist.
Compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel on the inside of the ankle, causing burning, tingling, or numbness. We assess the biomechanical contributing factors and manage symptoms through orthotics, load modification, and targeted exercises.
Dysfunction of the tibialis posterior tendon, which supports the arch of the foot. Common in flat-footed individuals and those who spend long periods on their feet. Treatment includes progressive strengthening, orthotics, and footwear advice.
The most common cause of heel pain in active children, typically between ages 8 and 14. Caused by growth plate irritation at the back of the heel. We manage this with activity modification, appropriate footwear, and progressive strengthening, keeping your child active while the growth plate matures.
Sharp pain under the heel, often worst with the first steps in the morning or after sitting for a long period. One of the most common conditions we see and a particular strength of the clinic. Treatment typically involves a combination of progressive loading exercises, shockwave therapy, orthotics, and footwear modifications.
A bony growth on the underside of the heel bone, often associated with plantar fasciitis. The spur itself isn't always the source of pain; it's the surrounding tissue irritation. We treat the cause, not just the image.
An injury to the joints and ligaments in the midfoot, ranging from mild sprains to fractures. These can be complex and require careful assessment. We provide conservative management or post-surgical rehabilitation depending on severity.
Degenerative changes in the midfoot joints, causing stiffness and pain during walking, particularly on uneven ground. We manage this through orthotic support, footwear modifications, and targeted strengthening.
Pain on the outside of the ankle/foot, often following an ankle sprain. The sinus tarsi is a small canal between two ankle bones that can become inflamed. We address it through biomechanical correction, strengthening, and proprioceptive training.
A thickening of the tissue around a nerve between the toes, causing sharp, burning pain or numbness in the ball of the foot. We manage this through footwear modification, orthotic offloading, and activity modification.
Inflammation of the bursa in the foot, causing localised pain and swelling. We identify the mechanical cause and address it through offloading, orthotics, and footwear changes.
A tear in the ligament on the underside of the toe joint, causing pain in the ball of the foot, often felt as a sensation of "walking on a pebble." Management includes taping, orthotic support, footwear modification, and progressive rehabilitation.
Stiffness and pain in the big toe joint, making push-off during walking painful. We manage this through orthotic modifications, footwear advice, and strengthening, and coordinate with surgeons when conservative management isn't enough.
This isn’t an exhaustive list. We treat a wide range of lower limb conditions. If you’re experiencing pain, discomfort,
or movement issues anywhere from your hips to your toes, get in touch.
Director & Principal Podiatrist
Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA)
Kenny completed a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine from Western Sydney University and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach, accredited through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Kenny enjoys all aspects of podiatry but has a special interest in sports and biomechanics. Kenny has been working at The Walking Clinic since 2021 and his passion for podiatry and rehab slowly grew into starting Canberra Biomechanics & Sports Rehab clinic. Kenny’s current skills and experience includes strength and conditioning, exercise rehabilitation, optimising lower limb biomechanics and gait mechanics through customised orthotics and other modalities such as dry needling and joint mobilisations.
Kenny is passionate about helping his patients return to their sport through proper load and pain management and has proven experience with lower limb strength and conditioning. Kenny has previously worked with athletes in ACT Tennis, Volleyball Australia and ACT Touch Football and continues to work privately with individual athletes from the average weekend warrior to the elite athlete. Kenny’s goal is to help his patients get back to their activity without pain restricting them. Kenny also believes in a multi-disciplinary approach and works closely with Sports Doctors, Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists to ensure high quality and holistic care to all his patients.
Kenny is dedicated to providing patient-centred care and regularly attends courses, seminars, and workshops to ensure he is up to date with the best evidence-based treatments. Outside of work, Kenny enjoys playing touch football, OzTag and skiing, and enjoys spending his spare time outdoors, with his family (including his dog), going to the gym, trying new restaurants, and watching sport.
