The Foot and Ankle Podcast - Using Tech in Podiatry with Sports Podiatrist Darcy Dore (Zebris, POCUS, Shockwave, Alter-G Treadmill)

Using Tech in Podiatry with Sports Podiatrist Darcy Dore (Zebris, POCUS, Shockwave, Alter-G Treadmill)

03/24/24 • 68 min

Alex is joined by Darcy Dore, a Sports Podiatrist from Queensland to talk about how he utilises technology in clinical practice, specifically Zebris, point of care ultrasound (POCUS), shockwave and Alter-G treadmills.

They talk through the pros and cons of each, how their use has impacted Darcy's clinical practice and who might benefit the most from their use.

About Darcy:
Darcy is a MSK focused podiatrist that consults out of FootFaults/RunClinic in Brisbane QLD. He has completed a post graduate diploma in Sports Medicine and utilises point of care ultrasound clinically. He is passionate about the benefits of using data to inform clinical reasoning and assist his clients with their goals.

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They talk through the pros and cons of each, how their use has impacted Darcy's clinical practice and who might benefit the most from their use.

You can follow Alex and the podcast on facebook and instagram
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Working with Athletes, Developing as a Sports Podiatrist and Working in Private Practice with Angelo Vehlo

Alex is joined by Angelo Vehlo, a Sports and Paediatric Podiatrist from Western Australia to talk about his career, how he developed his career as a sports podiatrist/a niche in managing gymnasts and ballet dancers and what advice he would give to young clinicians with similar goals.

About Angelo:
Angelo is a Sports and Paediatric Podiatrist whose primary passion involves helping his patients rehabilitate from injuries and return to sport fitter and stronger.

Throughout his career, Angelo has worked alongside elite gymnasts, ballet dancers, and a range of contact sports to provide treatment for a range of musculoskeletal injuries, joint complaints and post-operative care. He is extremely passionate about keeping athletes active throughout their rehabilitation. He is currently the Consultant Podiatrist for Perth Demons WAFL Club where you’ll often find him on game-day taping the athletes, and works alongside both Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and WA Youth Ballet

As a born-and-bred Londoner who grew up with a football at his feet (he also passionately supports West Ham United), Angelo has represented and participated in many sporting codes throughout his life including swimming, rugby, and cricket. He loves food and wine and holidaying overseas.

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A not so often talked about tendon, but a common condition seen in foot and ankle practice, they talk through the specifics of managing difficult cases, considerations for exercise and rehabilitation and managing the person.

About Peter:
Peter Malliaras is a physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia specializing in tendinopathy. In 2006 he completed his PhD in tendinopathy identifying novel risk factors, and since has undertaken post doctoral research in the UK and Australia, and has co-authored over 100 peer review publications.

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