Podiatrist Alphington
Ankle, Foot & Orthotic Centre
Where healthcare knowledge aligns with modern treatment options
Aiming to guide you towards a healthier, happier life
Compassion at every stage
Addressing foot and ankle pain
Podiatry support for foot and ankle pain
Supporting better movement with podiatry
Personalised care for complex foot pain and ankle pain
Foot and ankle concerns have the ability to affect daily activities and may be complex to assess. At the Ankle, Foot and Orthotic Centre (AFOC), our podiatrists provide thorough consultations to better understand your needs.
We take the time to understand the mechanics behind your condition, then provide care informed by evidence and supported by modern technology. Whether it involves ongoing discomfort, a persistent injury, or a child’s developmental concern, the AFOC team offers considered support.
Our Podiatry Services and Treatments near Alphington
Our podiatry clinic near Alphington, led by Geoff Dowling, senior podiatrist and trained orthotist, prioritises careful diagnosis. We aim to provide management for lower limb issues with personalised care plans.
Support for heel, tendon, and soft tissue conditions through professional podiatry care.
Onsite custom-made solutions prepared under the guidance of our founder, Geoff, senior podiatrist and trained orthotist.
Podiatry approaches for foot and ankle concerns.
Podiatry care adapted to support children’s growth and foot development.
On-site ultrasound to assist in assessing foot and ankle issues.
Podiatry management for fractures, stress injuries, and related concerns.
Podiatry care focused on assessment and management of foot conditions.
In-clinic podiatry services to assist with ingrown toenail issues.
Are You Experiencing Foot or Ankle Pain?
Chronic Conditions
- Sesamoiditis
- Plantar Plate Pathology
- Sesamoid Stress fracture
- Corns
- Neurovascular Corn (Interacted plantar keratoderma)
- Joplin's Neuritis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Acute Conditions
- Sesamoid Fracture
- Turf Toe Injury
- Great Toe Fracture
- Diabetic Great Toe Ulcer
- Plantar Warts (Verruca Pedis)
- Gout
- Pseudogout
Chronic Conditions
- Lateral Column Overload
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Accessory Bone Pain
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Lateral Column Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- 5th Metatarsal Fracture
- Avulsion (Dancer’s) Fracture
- Jones Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Plantar Fibroma
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midportion Plantar Fascia Strain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Subtalar Joint Arthritis
- Stress Fractures
Acute Conditions
- Midportion Plantarfascia Tear
- Lisfranc Injury
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
Chronic Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Spurs
- Plantar Fasciosis
- Lateral Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment (Baxters Neuritis)
- Piezogenic Pedal Papules
- Midportion Plantar Fascia Irritation
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Stress Fractures
- Heel Fat Pad Injury
Acute Conditions
- Plantar Fascia Tear
- Calcaneal fracture
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Plantar Fibroma
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midportion Plantar Fascia Strain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Subtalar Joint Arthritis
- Stress Fractures
Acute Conditions
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Chronic Conditions
- Corns
- Interdigital Corns (Soft Corns)
- Durlacher (Lister’s) Corn
- Ingrown Toenails
- Digital Deformities
- Clawtoes
- Hammer Toes
- Mallet Toes
Acute Conditions
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Chronic Conditions
- Sesamoiditis
- Plantar Plate Patholgy
- Sesamoid Stress fracture
- Corns
- Neurovascular Corn (Interacted plantar keratoderma)
- Joplin’s Neuritis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Acute Conditions
- Sesamoid Fracture
- Turf Toe Injury
- Great Toe Fracture
- Diabetic Great Toe Ulcer
- Plantar Warts (Verruca Pedis)
- Gout
- Pseudogout
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5
Chronic Conditions
- Lateral Column Overload
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Accessory Bone Pain
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Lateral Column Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- 5th Metatarsal Fracture
- Avulsion (Dancer’s) Fracture
- Jones Fracture
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Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Plantar Fibroma
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midportion Plantar Fascia Strain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Subtalar Joint Arthritis
- Stress Fractures
Acute Conditions
- Midportion Plantarfascia Tear
- Lisfranc Injury
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
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Chronic Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Heel Spurs
- Plantar Fasciiosis
- Lateral Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment (Baxters Neuritis)
- Piezogenic Pedal Papules
- Midportion Plantar Fascia Irritation
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Stress Fractures
- Heel Fat Pad Injury
Acute Conditions
- Plantar Fascia Tear
- Calcaneal fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Subluxing Peroneal Tendons
- Ankle Instability
- Posterior Ankle Impingement
- Sural Nerve Impingement
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Ankle Arthritis
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
Chronic Conditions
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Dorsal Midfoot Compression
- Diabetic Charcot Arthropathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Lisfranc Injury
- Tarsal Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Metatarsalgia
- Mortons Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma
- Metatarsal Stress fracture
- Extensor Tendinopathy
- Intermetatarsal Bursitis
- Bursal - Neuromal Complex
Acute Conditions
- Metatarsal Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Clawtoes
- Corns
- Interdigital Corns (Soft Corns)
- Durlacher (Lister's) Corn
- Ingrown Toenails
- Hammer Toes
- Mallet Toes
- Digital deformities
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Sinus Tarsi Pain
- Subtalar Arthritis
- Anterolateral Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Arthritis
- Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity
- Ankle Instability
- Tarsal Coalition
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Anterior Process of the Calcaneus Avulsion Fracture
- Lateral Process of the Calcaneus Avulsion Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Piezogenic Pedal Papules
- Lateral Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment (Baxters Neuritis)
- Calcaneal Stress Fracture
- Heel Fat Pad Injury
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Haglund Deformity (Pump Bump)
- Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Severs Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Kagers Fat Pad Irritation
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
- Avulsion Fracture of the Calcaneus
- Calcaneal stress fracture
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Haglund Deformity (Pump Bump)
- Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Severs Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Kagers Fat Pad Irritation
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Acute Conditions
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Chronic Conditions
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Subluxing Peroneal Tendons
- Ankle Instability
- Posterior Ankle Impingement
- Sural Nerve Impingement
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
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Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Ankle Arthritis
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
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Chronic Conditions
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Dorsal Midfoot Compression
- Diabetic Charcot Arthropathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Lisfranc Injury
- Tarsal Fracture
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Chronic Conditions
- Metatarsalgia
- Mortons Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma
- Metatarsal Stress fracture
- Extensor Tendinopathy
- Intermetatarsal Bursitis
- Bursal – Neuromal Complex
Acute Conditions
- Metatarsal Fracture
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7
Chronic Conditions
- Sinus Tarsi Pain
- Subtalar Arthritis
- Anterolateral Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Arthritis
- Acquired Adult Flatfoot Deformity
- Ankle Instability
- Tarsal Coalition
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Anterior Process of the Calcaneus Avulsion Fracture
- Lateral Process of the Calcaneus Avulsion Fracture
- Ankle Sprain
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Chronic Conditions
- Piezogenic Pedal Papules
- Lateral Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment (Baxters Neuritis)
- Calcaneal Stress Fracture
- Heel Fat Pad Injury
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
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Chronic Conditions
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Haglund Deformity (Pump Bump)
- Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Severs Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Kagers Fat Pad Irritation
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
- Avulsion Fracture of the Calcaneus
- Calcaneal stress fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Kager's Fat Pad Inflammation
- Posterior Ankle Impingement
- Os Trigonom
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Severs Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Haglund Deformity (Pump Bump)
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
- Calcaneal Avulsion Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Tibial Nerve Schwannoma
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Lisfranc Injury
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
- Sustentaculum Tali Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Tibial Nerve Schwannoma
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
1
Chronic Conditions
- Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Kager’s Fat Pad Inflammation
- Posterior Ankle Impingement
- Os Trigonom
Acute Conditions
2
Chronic Conditions
- Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Severs Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Subcutaneous Calcaneal Bursitis
- Sural Nerve Impingement
- Haglund Deformity (Pump Bump)
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Acute Conditions
- Calcaneal fracture
- Calcaneal Avulsion Fracture
3
4
Chronic Conditions
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Navicular Stress Fracture
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition
- Kohlers Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Navicular)
- Accessory Navicular Syndrome
- Insertional Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
- Tibial Nerve Schwannoma
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Lisfranc Injury
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
- Sustentaculum Tali Fracture
5
Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
6
Chronic Conditions
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
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Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
Chronic Conditions
- Lateral Column Overload
- Accessory Bone Pain
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- 5th Metatarsal Fracture
- Avulsion (Dancer’s) Fracture
- Jones Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Tarsal Coalition
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Subtalar Arthritis
- Sinus Tarsi Pain
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Tarsal Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Arthritis
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
Chronic Conditions
- Ganglion Cyst
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Diabetic Charcot Neuroarthopathy
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Tarsal Coalition
- Dorsal Midfoot Compression
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Tarsal Fracture
- Lisfranc Injury
1
Chronic Conditions
Acute Conditions
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4
Chronic Conditions
- Lateral Column Overload
- Accessory Bone Pain
- Peroneal Tendinopathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- 5th Metatarsal Fracture
- Avulsion (Dancer’s) Fracture
- Jones Fracture
5
Chronic Conditions
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Tarsal Coalition
- Ankle Instability
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Subtalar Arthritis
- Sinus Tarsi Pain
- Ankle Arthritis
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
Acute Conditions
- Ankle Fracture
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Tarsal Fracture
6
Chronic Conditions
- Osteochondral Lesion of the Talar Dome
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Talus
- Anterior Ankle Impingement
- Ankle Arthritis
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Ankle Fracture
7
Chronic Conditions
- Ganglion Cyst
- Midfoot Arthritis
- Diabetic Charcot Neuroarthopathy
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Tarsal Coalition
- Dorsal Midfoot Compression
- Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy
- Stress Fracture
Acute Conditions
- Tibialis Anterior Rupture
- Tarsal Fracture
- Lisfranc Injury
More Than Just Podiatry
We take the time to fully assess your condition before making a diagnosis and recommending a tailored treatment plan.
Holding a Masters of Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics credentials, and a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound graduate certificate, Geoff Dowling provides advanced, comprehensive care. Drawing on extensive experience, The Ankle, Foot and Orthotic Centre ensures you regain comfort and ease in walking. The Ankle, Foot and Orthotic Centre’s Podiatrists and Orthotists can help in the treatment of your Flat Foot, Ankle Pain, Heel Pain, Achilles Pain, Arch Pain, Forefoot Pain and any other Pain you are having in your Legs.
Our fully qualified team at The Ankle, Foot and Orthotic Centre is here to help you get moving again.
Meet Your Local Alphington Podiatry Team
Our experienced podiatrists are led by Geoff Dowling, a senior clinician and trained orthotist with surgical collaboration experience. Together, we combine clinical insight with hands-on care to deliver targeted, evidence-based treatment.
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Ankle Foot & Orthotic Centre near Alphington
New and existing patients from Melbourne’s northern suburbs are welcome at our clinic near Alphington, where we provide professional podiatry care.
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Concerns with the foot or ankle can affect daily activity and may be managed through professional podiatry support.
At AFOC, we provide thorough assessments and individualised podiatry care to support mobility and management of foot and ankle concerns.