Shoe Therapy

Shoe Therapy Services In Essendon

Assessing your shoes is essential to effectively treating foot and ankle complaints. In fact, incorrect footwear is often the cause of many of the issues we see daily. At the Essendon Podiatry Clinic, we offer a range of effective shoe therapy services. Our team can make a complete podiatric assessment of your shoes. We can then provide you with professional advice on the best footwear for your condition. Contact our clinic in Essendon to book a footwear assessment today.

Specialised Shoe Therapy

Our team will assess how your shoes relate to your symptoms, lifestyle, weight, gait, foot shape and overall biomechanics. We’ll advise you on the best choice of footwear and let you know where to find the right shoes for your condition.


The Essendon Podiatry Clinic provides shoe therapy services for clients in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Sunbury, Gisborne and the surrounding areas, including Ascot Vale and Brunswick.

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Do You Have The Right Shoes?

Bad shoes are responsible for many foot and ankle complaints. To ensure you chose the right shoes, follow the following tips:


  • Try on new shoes at the end of the day
  • Try the shoes with the thickest socks you have
  • Al measurements should be taken while standing
  • Have both feet measured
  • The fit at the heel should be snug
  • The front of your foot should have room to move
  • Your foot should not go over the sole
  • Don’t think about size — think about fit
  • Don’t buy a shoe if it feels too tight!
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