About us
I'm James Ferrie, the founder of My Sports Podiatrist.
We specialise in treating foot, ankle, and chronic lower leg pain using a non-surgical approach. By combining regenerative medicine techniques with a biomechanical framework, we provide advanced innovative solutions for complex pain conditions—helping our patients regain mobility, live pain-free, and return to the active lifestyle they desire.
Please note that as a dedicated musculoskeletal and interventional clinic, we are not currently accepting general foot care patients.
Details & Data: Our on-site high-resolution diagnostic imaging and advanced digital biomechanical equipment enable us to accurately identify the root cause of your issue, eliminating guesswork.
Our services include
- Shockwave Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Digital Gait Analysis
- Minor Surgery ( Ingrown toe nail and wart excisions)
- Ultrasound-guided regenerative injections ( Prolotherapy & autologous blood injections)
- Ultrasound-guided nerve release injection
- Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Dry needling & mobilisation
- Custom orthotics & bracing
- Fracture management and casting
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
About
James is a sports and musculoskeletal podiatrist, helping patients for over a decade. He is known for his pragmatic solutions to complex injuries and his ability to help patients achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle. James loves thinking outside the box to find the root cause and solve problems for his patient.
James has completed post-graduate training in ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided foot and ankle procedures with the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (USA). He is also certified in lower extremity musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound.
James is a sought-after medical professional who has lectured in Australia and internationally on Diagnostic Ultrasound & Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). James is a specialist instructor of the Swiss DolorClast® Shockwave therapy and clinical instructor of diagnostic ultrasound for Zedu, where he has developed clinical courses. He is also an international ambassador for the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ (POCUS).
James has done consultancy work within the custom orthotic and 3D printing sectors, which has given him a unique insight into the world of orthotics & medical 3D printing.
James has also worked with a specialist referral clinic alongside leading surgeons.
James's areas of interest include regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, ultrasound-guided perineural hydrodissection, Shockwave therapy, diagnostic ultrasound and minor surgical procedures.
"Using a holistic approach, I find solutions to achieve my patients' desired goals".
Professional affiliations
James' webinars and podcast interviews
Beyond Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Complex Heel Pain with James Ferrie S4EP16 from Stephen Barrett on Vimeo.
Dr James Ferrie
B. Pod. (La Trobe); Mem. A. Pod. A
Principal Practitioner / Founder of My Sports Podiatrist