Matt Clarke: The Olympian’s Persp...
Matt Clarke: The Olympian’s Perspective on High-Performance Podiatry

Sole Science by Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australasia

Episode notes

In this episode, hosts Patrick Doan, Harriet Thurlow, and Aisling McHugh sit down with two-time Olympian and Sports Podiatrist, Matthew Clarke.

Matt offers a rare "dual-lens" perspective, navigating the world of elite athletics as a 3,000m steeplechaser while maintaining a high-level of clinical practice. In this wide-ranging conversation, Matt shares how his experiences on the track directly inform his patient care, covering:

  • The Parallel Path: How Matt’s journey into elite running began simultaneously with his podiatry studies at La Trobe University to "fill the void" of a light first-year contact schedule.
  • Creative Problem Solving: Why sports podiatry often requires "throwing out the rule book" to help athletes meet aggressive recovery timelines.
  • Injury ... 
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Sports PodiatryPodiatrySportsandExercisePodiatryPodiatryAustraliaPodiatryNewZealandPodiatristSportsMedicineHighPerformanceOlympianAthletics