For all walks of life: Elite running advice to everyday foot problems

The podiatry team at SPARC are well trained in biomechanical assessment, load management, performance footwear selection and injury prevention and treatment. Experience in sports gives them the understanding on how to keep people moving by best utilising techniques such as offloading, gait and movement training as well as sustainable training habits.

They offer services in:
 - Podiatry
 - Running Gait Analysis
 - Footwear Prescription
 - Dry Needling
 - Education
 - Coaching

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Both podiatrists have a rich history in running with Michael Nitschke being an accomplished track athlete who now coaches a team of developing national level athletes, and Matthew (Matt) Clarke being an elite level athlete himself who has competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

They both have a passion for growing and supporting sport in South Australia and helping people live a pain free and rewarding life.

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Facebook — November 15, 2024

Are you a physio, podiatrist, GP or sports practitioner and would you a little insight on what we do here at SPARC? Join us on Thursday the 5th December for our CPD night!Please RSVP to admin@sparc.com.au

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Facebook — August 22, 2024

Our Sports Physician, Dr Karthik Badrinath, assisted Crows superstar Isak Rankine after a pretty extraordinary front on knock over the weekend! Tough old game…. Lucky we have great physicians like Dr Badrinath to assist the players through tough moments like this #sparc #sportsphysician

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Facebook — August 08, 2024

Some amazing shots of Dr Geoff Verrall at his trip to Paris for the Olympics, to support a lot of the athlete's he has helped over the years reach the biggest stage in world sport 😀 🇦🇺

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