Sports Injuries & ACC
Playing sport and picking up injuries often go hand in hand—but getting the right support can make all the difference. As one of Wairarapa's only ACC-Allied Health Contracted Podiatry providers, we're highly experienced in assessing and managing foot and lower-limb injuries, helping you recover efficiently and get back on your feet with confidence.
The problem
Injuries can occur suddenly following an accident, sporting activity, workplace incident, or an increase in training load. Others develop gradually over time as the body's capacity to tolerate load is exceeded.
Whether you're a competitive athlete, recreational runner, tradesperson, or simply someone who enjoys staying active, injuries can quickly impact your ability to work, exercise, and participate in the activities you enjoy.
The challenge is often not just identifying what has been injured, but understanding why it occurred and what needs to happen to support recovery and reduce the risk of recurrence.
How we treat it
Our assessment may include:
- Injury diagnosis and assessment
- ACC injury registration and management
- Biomechanical assessment
- Gait analysis
- Footwear assessment
- Load and training review
- Strength and mobility assessment
- Rehabilitation planning
- Return-to-sport guidance
- Referral for imaging where required
Treatment may include:
- Education and activity modification
- Footwear advice
- Orthotic therapy
- Bracing and support devices
- Foot Mobilisation Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Strength and rehabilitation programs
- Footwear and load management strategies
Our goal is to help reduce pain, restore function, and get you back to doing the things you enjoy as safely and efficiently as possible.
Why Masterton Foot Clinic
We understand that most people don't simply want their pain reduced—they want to get back to work, sport, exercise, and everyday life.
Our clinicians assess not only the injured tissue, but also the factors that may have contributed to the injury developing in the first place.
We regularly manage conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, shin splints, forefoot injuries, running injuries, and overuse-related conditions.
Where appropriate, we work closely alongside physiotherapists, sports medicine professionals, orthopaedic specialists, and other healthcare providers to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our focus is on helping people recover well, remain active, and maximise their long-term healthspan through movement and participation.
Book with our podiatrists
Choose the clinician you would like to see, or call us and we will match you with the right person.
Not sure who to see? Call us on 06 370 4057 and we will point you in the right direction.
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Strength & Rehabilitation Programs
Progressive programs designed to improve strength, tissue capacity, and long-term resilience.
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to get back to doing what you love?
Book online for the next available appointment, or call us to discuss your injury.
- ACC registered
- Southern Cross Easy-Claim available