Team – v34 – Canberra Foot and Ankle Clinic

Meet the team

At Canberra Foot and Ankle Clinic all of our podiatrists have over 6 years’ experience in private practice and have completed further training since graduating with their podiatry degree, along with having first-hand experience in high level sport. This allows our podiatrists to correctly diagnose and give personal feedback on a lot of foot and ankle issues that they themselves have also experienced.

Our team are some of the most qualified podiatrists in Canberra and strive for excellence.

Kyle Dedini

Principal Podiatrist & Founder

Special Interest Areas

Running Injuries + Periodisation Training Programs
Orthotic Manufacture and Prescription.
Ingrown Toe Nail Surgery
General Podiatry (Nails, Skin, Corns, Callus, Warts)
Manual Therapies (Dry Needling, Foot Mobilisation Therapy, Soft Tissue Massage)

Experience

Sports Podiatrist with 8 years private practice experience.
Sports Medicine Australia State Board/Council member of 3 years (TAS)

Qualifications/Courses/Achievements

Bachelor of Podiatry – Charles Sturt University (2012)
Recipient of $30,000 in scholarships to continue education (Awarded to select students/podiatrists who fulfill certain requirements and achieve adequate grades)
2014 Sports Medicine Conference
First Australian Podiatry Strength and Conditioning Course
Bartold Biomechanics Seminar
Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp
Foot and Ankle Stress Related Injuries Course
Neuro-Muscular Lower Limb Dry Needling Course x 2
Foot Mobilisation Therapy Course
Ankle Pathology Assessment, Diagnoses, and Management Course

Bio

Kyle has worked in NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, and most recently the ACT. He has previously sat on the Sports Medicine Australia Tasmanian State Board/Council for 3 years, and has received $30,000 worth of scholarships allowing him to further his education and knowledge base through a large variety of courses.

Outside of podiatry Kyle has a keen interest in all things sport. He has recently stopped playing competitive level sports but during his younger years he played National Premier League (NPL) Division 1 (Soccer) whilst living and working in Hobart and had many years of Australian rules football (finishing up last year with the ANU Griffins). Throughout school he represented NSW at cross country and 800m events, while setting multiple High School records in 800m, 1500, and cross-country distances.

However, after multiple broken bones (7), 12 shoulder dislocations, half a fake tooth, and one shoulder reconstruction he now prefers watching local sport from the sideline with a cold beverage, running, skiing, and taking his Kelpie out to kick the footy rather than throwing his body around for more punishment.

Patrick Doan

Principal Podiatrist

Special Interest Areas

Sports Podiatry
Exercise Podiatry
Lower Limb Strength & Conditioning Programming
Footwear Analysis & Prescription
Load Management
Return to Performance Plans.

Experience

6 years‘ private practice experience as a Podiatrist
9 years’ experience in high performance sport in various roles
Specialist Coach (IronEdge July 2019 – Present)
Lead Presenter/Program Convenor for “Strength & Conditioning for the injured and uninjured – Practical application of the evidence for rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance in a Podiatric context” (The first accredited strength & conditioning course designed specifically for Podiatrists in Australia, June 2019 – Present)
Athletic Performance Rehabilitation Coach (Brumbies Rugby Pathways Junior Academy, September 2018 – October 2019)
Head of Athletic Rehabilitation & Athlete Development (Canberra Raiders, NSWRL, Junior Representatives, October 2016 – August 2018)
External GPS Unit Player Tracking Consultant (GPSports Systems, November 2016 – November 2018)
Strength & Conditioning Coach (Belconnen Magpies Football Club, NEAFL & AFL Canberra Division 1, November 2012 – October 2016)
Rehabilitative Strength & Conditioning Coach & Head Trainer (Wodonga Bulldogs Football Club, O&MFL, February 2012 – September 2013

Qualifications/Courses/Achievements

Bachelor of Podiatry – Charles Sturt University (2014)
Masters of High-Performance Sport – Australian Catholic University (2018)
Accredited ESSA Exercise Sports Scientist Level 2 (ASpS2)
Accredited ESSA Exercise Scientist (AES)
ASCA PCAS Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach
ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach

Bio

Patrick is a Canberra local born and bred. He is the first podiatrist in Australia to be a registered with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Exercise Scientist and Level 2 Sports Scientist. And the only podiatrist in Australia with Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA), Professional Coaching Accreditation Scheme (PCAS), Professional and Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Accreditation. To reach the level of PCAS Professional which is the minimum standard to work in professional sport in the roles of rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, Patrick had to be mentored and have exposure in professional sporting structures for over 5 years. Outside of podiatry Patrick enjoys road cycling, bouldering, golf, touch football, trail running and culinary delights!