In this episode, hosts Patrick Doan, Darcy Dore and Harriet Thuurlow sit down with Sports Podiatrist, Emma Poynton and explore the intersection of clinical excellence and practical innovation.

Emma brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of professional sport; currently serving as a podiatrist for the Western Bulldogs (AFL/W) and the Australian Open. In this technical deep-dive, Emma shares her fascinating insights into the world of elite sports medicine, covering:

• Winter Sports Biomechanics: Why skating and skiing require power to be driven off the medial edge of the foot rather than a traditional heel-to-toe motion.
• The Rigidity Challenge: Navigating the "turf war" between podiatrists and boot fitters when fitting orthotics into carbon-fibre skates and $1,500 ski boots.