Matt Appleton

A qualified Sports Podiatrist with a Bachelor of Science in Podiatry, Matt has specialised in musculoskeletal medicine and biomechanics for over 30 years and has an unwavering commitment to the betterment of his patients. Matt has previously worked with the Melbourne, Western Bulldogs and St Kilda Football Clubs, Melbourne Victory FC, and the Victorian Cricket Team. He was also a Consultant Podiatrist at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. A specialist position at the Alfred and Austin Hospitals, consulting to the Orthopaedic Units and the TAC, gave Matt invaluable experience with complex foot and ankle injuries including complex ankle, calcaneal, talar, midfoot and Liz Francs sprains and fractures. He also has vast experience in the prescription and manufacture of foot orthoses. Matt offers his expertise to people / athletes of all ages with foot or leg pain, or those who have sustained complex foot trauma due to motor vehicle trauma, workplace accidents or life's mishaps. Outside of the Clinic, Matt enjoys cycling, water and snow skiing, bush walking, and farming Angus cattle on his property in Mansfield. Memberships: Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Sports + Exercise Podiatry Australia (SEPA) Fellow.