Podiatry & Orthotics for Canterbury
If foot, heel or ankle pain is affecting your day in Canterbury, our Bankstown podiatry clinic offers biomechanical assessment, gait analysis and orthotic therapy where appropriate. Our clinic at 1/50 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown is about 8 km west of Canterbury, usually reached via Canterbury Road.
- Biomechanical & gait assessment
- Custom & prefabricated orthotic options
- Adults, athletes & children
Conditions Where Orthotics May Help Canterbury Patients
Commuters and busy workers from Canterbury often visit us for heel pain, Achilles pain and forefoot pain that affects walking and exercise. Orthotic therapy is often part of management for plantar heel pain, High Arches, plantar fasciitis, alongside footwear advice, strengthening and stretching.
Plantar Heel Pain
Heel cups, cushioning and custom foot orthoses may be considered to reduce heel loading for people who stand or walk for long periods.
Learn more about plantar heel painHigh Arches
Contoured orthoses may help spread pressure more evenly across a high-arched foot.
Learn more about high arches in childrenPlantar Fasciitis
Arch-supporting orthoses may help reduce strain on the plantar fascia and ease first-step heel pain, alongside stretching and load management.
Learn more about plantar fasciitisAchilles Tendon Pain
Heel raises and orthoses may be used short term to reduce Achilles tendon load while a strengthening program is progressed.
Learn more about Achilles tendon painMorton’s Neuroma
Orthoses with metatarsal padding and wider footwear may help reduce pressure on the irritated nerve between the toes.
Learn more about Morton’s neuromaAnkle Sprains & Instability
Where foot posture contributes to ankle rolling, orthoses may be combined with balance training and bracing.
Learn more about ankle sprainsHow Orthotic Therapy Works for Canterbury Patients
Foot orthoses are shoe inserts designed to change how load is shared through the foot and lower limb. They may reduce strain on painful tissues, support foot posture and improve comfort during walking, work and sport.
- Assessment – history, foot posture, joint range, strength and a gait assessment.
- Discussion – whether orthoses are likely to help, and whether prefabricated or custom devices suit your needs.
- Fitting – orthoses are fitted to your everyday, work or sports footwear.
- Review – comfort and symptoms are reviewed, with adjustments where needed. Children’s orthoses are reviewed as feet grow.
Read our orthotics guide or learn more about orthotic therapy.
Getting to Our Clinic from Canterbury
Canterbury sits along the Cooks River and Canterbury Road, with Canterbury Park Racecourse nearby. Many Canterbury residents are commuters and walkers who drive west along Canterbury Road to our clinic.
- 1/50 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200
- About 8 km from Canterbury via Canterbury Road
- Street parking nearby
- (02) 9060 6670
We also see patients from nearby Campsie, Belmore, Ashfield, Lakemba and Burwood.
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Assess for Canterbury Patients
Adult, sports and children’s podiatry conditions, including those commonly managed with orthoses.
Why Canterbury Residents Choose Our Clinic
- Convenient Bankstown location, 8 km from Canterbury
- Evidence-informed assessment and treatment planning
- Orthotic therapy considered only where clinically appropriate
- Care for adults, athletes and children
- Support for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants
- Clear explanations and shared decision-making
Canterbury Podiatry & Orthotics – FAQs
Information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual assessment. Outcomes vary between individuals.
Visit Our Clinic
Conveniently located for patients from Canterbury and surrounding suburbs. We offer onsite parking and easy access.
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Clinic Address
1/50 Kitchener Parade,
Bankstown NSW 2200 -
Phone Number
(02) 9060 6670
Suburbs We Serve Near Bankstown
Book an Appointment
If you live in Canterbury and would like an assessment for heel pain, children’s foot concerns, sports injuries or to discuss whether orthotics may help, please get in touch.