Podiatry Balmain & Rozelle
Podiatry for Rozelle, Balmain and the Inner West
Foot pain, a sports injury or an everyday nail problem can make it harder to do the things you enjoy. At Balmain Sports Medicine, our podiatrists assess and manage foot, ankle and lower limb concerns, with care shaped around your needs and goals.
We welcome patients from Balmain, Rozelle, Birchgrove, Glebe, Annandale, Leichhardt and across the Inner West.
- No Referral Needed
Not sure which appointment you need? Call or book online and our reception team can assist.
Foot and Ankle Conditions We Help Manage
You don’t need to be an athlete to see a podiatrist. We help people with concerns affecting walking, work, exercise and daily life, including:
- Heel pain, including plantar fasciitis, and arch pain
- Achilles tendon pain and other foot and ankle tendon concerns
- Running-related foot or leg pain and shin pain
- Forefoot pain, bunion discomfort and symptoms associated with Morton’s neuroma
- Ingrown or thickened toenails, corns and calluses
- Footwear difficulties and concerns about walking or running mechanics
Whether you’re returning to exercise or training regularly, your assessment considers your symptoms, activity demands, footwear and movement. We discuss the factors that may be contributing to your pain and build a plan to manage load and progress towards your goals.
Sports Podiatry and Biomechanical Assessment
A biomechanical assessment looks at how your feet and lower limbs function during the activities that matter to you. Depending on your concern, it may include a walking or running assessment, joint movement, strength, balance and footwear review. Findings are considered alongside your history and symptoms to guide treatment.
Gait Analysis
Walking and running assessment can help guide treatment when appropriate, including for people returning to running or sport.
Custom Orthotics and Footwear Advice
Orthotics may be recommended when they can help manage pressure or support comfortable movement. We explain your options and whether custom orthotics are appropriate for you. Footwear advice, exercise and other treatments may also form part of your plan.
General Podiatry and Nail Care
Our podiatrists provide care for common skin and nail problems, including corns, calluses, thickened nails and ingrown toenails. Treatment is tailored to the problem and includes advice on reducing ongoing irritation or pressure. For recurring ingrown toenails, we can discuss whether a partial nail procedure under local anaesthetic is appropriate.
Podiatry Is Part of One Team, Under One Roof
Podiatry sits alongside physiotherapy, exercise physiology, sports and exercise physicians and orthopaedics at Balmain Sports Medicine. When another clinician’s input would help, your podiatrist can coordinate care with the relevant team member. With your consent, relevant findings can also be shared with your GP or other treating practitioners.
For example, a person returning to running may need a podiatry assessment and footwear advice alongside physiotherapy and a progressive strength program. Coordinating these helps the team give consistent advice and review progress towards the same goals. Not every patient needs to see several practitioners.
Related services: Physiotherapy · Exercise Physiology · Sports & Exercise Physicians · Orthopaedics · REMs / Bone Health · Massage Therapy
Meet our Podiatrists
Trent Baker
Sigrid Dawson
What to expect at your podiatry appointment
- Understand your concern. We discuss your symptoms, relevant health history, activity and what you want to achieve.
- Assess the problem. The examination is tailored to your concern and may include skin and nail assessment, movement testing or gait analysis.
- Agree on a plan. We explain the findings, discuss your options and outline practical next steps.
- Review progress. Follow-up is based on your needs, with treatment adjusted and other team members involved when appropriate.
| First appointment | Up to 60 minutes depending on the condition we are treating. |
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| Please bring | The shoes you commonly wear, any existing orthotics, and any relevant reports or referral information. |
Your Visit at a Glance
| Address | 118 Victoria Road, Rozelle NSW 2039 |
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| Serving | Balmain, Rozelle, Birchgrove, Glebe, Annandale, Leichhardt and the Inner West |
| Getting here by bus | A bus stop is right out the front. Routes 52, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506 and 507 stop here. |
| Parking | FREE 2 HR Council car park: enter Ellen St off Victoria Rd, then walk across the lights at Evans St. Neighbouring local streets – Withecombe St, Hancock St, Ellen St (free 1-2 hours zones) |
| Podiatry opening hours | We offer Podiatry Monday-Saturday across the two podiatrists. Hours vary however, with as early at 7:30am and as late as 7:00pm |
| Referral | You don’t need a referral to book a private podiatry appointment. |
| Health funds | Whether your appointment is covered depends on your private health fund and your level of extras cover. Check with your fund before your visit. If you’re attending through a funded scheme, ask reception about any referral or paperwork requirements. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED PODIATRY QUESTIONS
No. You can book a private podiatry appointment directly. If you’re attending through a funded scheme, ask reception about any referral or paperwork requirements before your appointment.
Yes. Your podiatrist can assess heel pain, discuss the likely cause and recommend a management plan. Treatment depends on the assessment and may include footwear advice, exercises, activity changes or orthotics.
Not everyone needs orthotics. We assess your symptoms, footwear and activity, explain the options and recommend them when appropriate as part of your care.
Sports podiatry focuses on movement and activity-related foot, ankle and lower limb concerns. General podiatry includes skin and nail care, such as corns, calluses and ingrown toenails. Our team provides both.
We’re at 118 Victoria Road, Rozelle, serving Balmain, Birchgrove, Glebe, Annandale, Leichhardt and the Inner West. There’s a bus stop right out the front (routes 52, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506 and 507). FREE 2 HR Council car park: enter Ellen St off Victoria Rd, then walk across the lights at Evans St. Neighbouring local streets – Withecombe St, Hancock St, Ellen St (free 1-2 hours zones)
Book Your Podiatry Appointment Balmain
Take the next step towards more comfortable movement. Book with Trent Baker or Sigrid Dawson for foot and ankle pain, sports podiatry, orthotics or general foot care.
Balmain Sports Medicine
118 Victoria Road, Rozelle NSW 2039