About Sports Podiatry Manly
Welcome to Sports Podiatry Manly, your trusted Northern Beaches sports-focused podiatry clinic.
Our experienced team specialise in comprehensive lower limb care, from complex running-related injuries to rehabilitation of various musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, knee, ankle, and foot.
In addition to our core services, we also provide all other podiatric services including custom foot orthotics, minor surgical procedures for ingrown toenails or warts, skin and nail treatments, blister relief, diabetic assessments as well as footwear advice.
The Podiatrists at Sports Podiatry Manly believe in collaboration with local General Practitioners, sports physicians and surgeons as well as participate and volunteer with local run clubs and triathlon groups within the Northern Beaches and Manly area.
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The Team
Maddie Parker
Sports-Focused Podiatrist
Maddie is a passionate northern beaches podiatrist. She has a keen interest in sports medicine and the treatment of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions, footwear prescriptions, and running-related injuries having previously worked for The Running Room & Posh Pod Manly.
Maddie holds a Bachelor of Podiatry Practice with Honours (First Class) and is currently pursuing her PhD research at Monash University. Her research has been presented at the ASICS Sports Medicine Conference in Australia, and she is a published author in Footwear Science.
Maddie focuses on the treatment of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions, running-related injuries, ingrown toenail surgery, diabetic and paediatric foot and lower limb health. She can also provide referrals for diagnostic imaging, prescribe orthotics, perform radial shockwave therapy, dry needling and joint mobilisations.
Drawing from over 14 years of experience as a competitive winter sports athlete, including national and international competitions and training for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Maddie understands the importance of peak physical condition. Continuing her passion for sports and fitness she now enjoys the training process for triathlons having participated in numerous local events and Ironman 70.3.
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The Team
Merridy Lithgow
Sports-Focused Podiatrist
Merridy is a passionate and friendly podiatrist, with experience in all areas of podiatry. She has a special interest in treating running related injuries, musculoskeletal conditions and has extensive knowledge of lower limb biomechanics.
Merridy has a Bachelor of Podiatry with Honours (First Class) from the University of South Australia. She completed a Masters in Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Brighton in the United Kingdom and is currently undertaking a PhD at La Trobe University. She is in her final stages of completing her PhD which is focusing on lower limb biomechanics in people with midfoot osteoarthritis.
Over the past ten years Merridy has worked as a private podiatrist in Adelaide, Sydney, USA and the UK. Through her studies and clinical work, she has gained experience in various lower limb conditions, strengthening and orthotic prescription.
In addition to private practice, Merridy has worked as a clinical educator at Central Queensland University (Sydney campus), where she lectured in Rheumatology and Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics. She was also the lead clinical supervisor for second, third- and fourth- year podiatry students at the university’s student clinic.
Merridy is available for a variety of online telehealth consultation:
- Orthotics opinion & review
- Sports & musculoskeletal consultations
- Specialised advice regarding foot osteoarthritis
- Online running assessments
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ENTRY VIA, Whistler St,
Manly NSW 2095, Australia
Manly NSW 2095, Australia
*ENTRY via Whistler St*