About Us

The Foot and Leg Pain Clinics were founded by one of Australia's most experienced Sports Podiatrist's, Paul Dowie. Paul created the Foot & Leg Pain Clinics to fill a void he saw in the area of assisting people with aches, pains and injuries in their feet, legs, knees and hips. 

Many podiatrists provide valuable services for general foot care but the Foot and Leg Pain Clinics specifically concentrate on pain relief, injury prevention and assisting degenerative issues. We look past the surface symptoms to find the cause of your foot and leg problems.

Most people spend a lot of time on their feet through work, sport and recreational activities and it's amazing how many people just put up with aches, pains and problems in their feet, legs, hips and backs. This increases fatigue; places additional stress on other body parts and can lead to permanent injury. Much of this can be avoided with simple, affordable and extremely effective & proven medical treatment.

You don't have to put up with aches, pains and injuries; there is nearly always a solution. “Most aches, pains and injuries can be assisted with very effective and proven medical treatment.”

We treat all manner of foot & leg pain, soft tissue injury, musculoskeletal issues, plantar fasciitis, bunions, adolescent growing pains and other work, sports and recreational related injuries and concerns. We are equipped to undertake minor surgery, specialise in prescription orthotic therapy, nutrition therapy, injection therapy and can advise on proper footwear selection.

At Foot and Leg Pain Clinics we believe you should be free to get the most out of your work, sports, social and recreational activities, not suffer for them.

We have a small yet dedicated and experienced team providing a friendly, professional, personalised & hassle-free service of the highest quality for everyone from professional athletes to children and seniors. We take a personal interest in ensuring all our patients' achieve successful outcomes and pride ourselves on getting results.

If you're suffering foot and leg pain, have foot, ankle or knee injuries, need footwear advice, have foot orthotics that require attention or have any other foot and leg issues please book in for an obligation free consultation and assessment.

At the Foot and Leg Pain Clinics we enable you to enjoy your life without sore or problematic feet and legs.

With 16 clinics across Melbourne, there is bound to be a clinic location convenient for you.

About Paul Dowie - BSc.Hons B.Pod MAPA

Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading Sports podiatrists, has been the chosen Podiatrist of many elite athletes nationally and internationally, including 7 of the World's #1 Tennis Players, many of the World's best Golfers and Olympic Gold Medalists’, but what he enjoys day to day is helping people of all ages to alleviate pain, discomfort and injury so they can lead healthy, active lives.

A keen sportsman and athlete from a young age, Paul was a champion junior athlete and won silver at the Australian track and field championships. He later gained a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport as a member of the Australian Taekwondo Team and Australian Olympic Squad. He was a multiple Australian champion and represented his country internationally on many occasions. A severe competition injury ended his career prior to competing in the Sydney Olympics, so Paul now concentrates on helping others with their injuries.

Paul completed an honours degree in Science and Exercise Physiology, before studying Podiatry at Latrobe University. He has vast clinical experience treating and teaching all facets of Podiatry from Sports Medicine to Children's needs and Aged Care. He has specialised in prescription orthotic therapy for the past 15 years and has developed a clinically proven system to assist with Falls Risk for seniors.

As one of Australia's foremost Sports Podiatrists and with extensive experience in private practice and aged care Paul is well placed to care for you and your family.

Paul is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and is recognised by the Podiatry Registration Board.

Paul is renowned for successful patient outcomes and has extended his ability to assist and treat many more people in his very skilled and unique way by hand picking and mentoring two very passionate podiatry health practitioners Tim Madden and Christina Pulvirenti.  With Paul’s many years of broad experience, the teams unique approach, commitment to keeping abreast with the latest medical research and knowledge and their passion and dedication to assisting people of all ages with their individual health and mobility concerns, its no wonder Foot + Leg Pain Clinics are so successful in achieving positive results for their patients.

About Tim Madden - BSc(Pod)MAPodA 

Tim graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry). A keen sportsman, Tim developed an interest in biomechanics and sports injuries and excelled in this area. He has a real passion for assisting people with foot and leg problems so they can keep active in their everyday lives.  Tim’s academic excellence, passion and areas of interest in the podiatric field lead him to being mentored by Paul, founder of Foot + Leg Pain Clinics, resulting in him being offered a position in the business.   

Tim has a friendly, down-to-earth approach and excels in assisting people of all ages with foot and leg pain and biomechanical problems.  He specialises in medical prescription orthotic therapy and prolotherapy (natural regenerative injection therapy) and is skilled in nutrition therapy to assist the bodies natural ability to heal. Tim's thirst for knowledge ensures he has a great understanding of the very latest research and Podiatry practices, which is evident in the successful outcomes he achieves with his patients.   

Tim is registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

About Christina Pulvirenti - BSc(Pod)MAPodA          

Christina achieved multiple distinctions in her Podiatry studies, completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry at Charles Sturt University. She is well versed in the latest, up-to-the-minute research and knowledge of the podiatric field and enjoys assisting people of all ages to live full, active and pain free lives.

Christina caught Paul's attention not only with her knowledge of the Podiatry field but also with her ability, enthusiasm and commitment to assisting people achieve optimum physical mobility to enjoy and get the most out of their lives. This lead to Paul mentoring Christina, resulting in her being offered her a place in The Foot + Leg Pain Clinic business.

Christina has a highly professional and caring approach achieving incredibly positive outcomes with her patients. She also specialises in medical prescription orthotic therapy and prolotherapy (natural regenerative injection therapy). Christina also finds nutrition therapy of great assistance in assisting patients to heal injuries when a deficiency is detected.

Christina is registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia.