Harding Podiatry - Sydney Academy of Sport

At the age of 68, it was plantar fasciitis in both feet caused by many years of orienteering which led me to Harding Podiatry. I found that many my fellow runners had had periods affected by plantar fasciitis and were using orthotics. So, I felt my time had come. And yes, Mo at Harding Podiatry diagnosed an orthotic. It was one which lifted the outside of each forefoot a few millimetres, plus had soft foam in part of the heel.
This combined with Hoka shoes had an immediate positive effect on my feet. Mo also showed me how to tape my feet for the longer rogaining events and again the effect was positive.
BUT some weeks later, with a 24 hour rogaine coming up, I was concerned the orthotic was too firm in the forefoot and would possibly cause bruising. Mo was able to make modifications to the orthotics during our consultation and my feet survived without pain from the plantar fasciitis.
Mo has provided excellent diagnosis, treatment and follow up. He made it all look easy.

For 6 months I suffered with planter fasciitis. I was always under the impression it would 'go away'. It never did. When my pain levels were around 9 (out of 10) I knew it was time to do something about it. My girlfriend referred me to Michael at Harding Podiatry. With Michael's excellent treatment program I went from not being able to walk well to feeling amazing. I am now back to my regular exercise activities. I think treatment took about 3 months. I was treated not just by Michael but the team at Sydney Academy of Sport. Dr. Jefferies looked after me with an ultrasound cortisone injection. We also liaised with partner podiatrist Mo. It was comforting to know I was in great hands with such a great team. I HIGHLY recommend Harding Podiatry and the team at Sydney Academy of Sport. Thank you:) Kimberly H.

Thank you Mo! Amazing service and always so happy to answer questions and explain everything thoroughly. He always ensures that the kids understand what is happening too. I would definitely recommend Mo to others!

I was very impressed with the warm and professional manner in how my issue was dealt with by the podiatry team.
The testing and assessment, revealed the highly qualified and talented company that resolved my issue in a remarkable short time. I’m now back into active sport much sooner than was first indicated.
Many thanks for my speedy recovery.

I was recommended to Mo by my physio who seems to know all the best practioners in Sydney. I had a range of old injuries that were grinding and becoming painful as i got older. Foot drop from Sciatica damage i had learnt to live with, Mo custom fitted a suttle brace to completely change my gait and after fitting realized why he was excited to help me it was amazing to walk normally again and less stress all round. Coupled with this was an upgraded set of orthotics computer fitted with comfortable inbuilt soles has made an amazing difference to my quality of life. Wish I had seen Mo and the team years ago…. Professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do, Helping people.

I have seen many podiatrists over the years and no one has been able to prescribe orthotics that have met my needs. Luckily I was referred to Mo and my feet are now pain free

I work in allied health myself and am quite fussy when it comes to health professionals. I have had a wonderful experience with Mo after trying numerous podiatrists over the years. Mo was genuine, he listened and was patient with working with me to find a solution. Mo fitted me with a Richie brace and and orthotics. I have Hypermobility and ankle instability as and have been increasingly losing my mobility over the years. When I first saw Mo I was barely able to walk some days. Once fitted with the Richie brace and new orthotics it was clear just how much my feet were impacting my body. I feel much more stable and stronger already. I’ve noticed a decrease in lower back, knee and hip pain straight away. I’m feeling really hopeful about improving my mobility with the new brace. I highly recommend Mo if you have ehlers-danlos syndrome or are hypermobile. Thanks again

After a year of pain and really poor recovery from an avulsion fracture to the 5th metatarsal, I was lucky to receive care from Mo at Harding. He early on diagnosed CRPS and I was able to get on top of that with a mix of exercise and rest. The most beneficial thing he did was arrange a fitting of the Richie Brace which has been a game-changer. I had a persistent Tredelenberg Gait which resulted in a limp and my injured foot not stepping up properly. The brace allowed my left foot to be supported and helped propel it forward, meaning my injured foot was relieved of weight bearing. The muscles and tendons were less inflamed and not constantly compressed which meant the two feet started to heal and thus get stronger. The less pain I felt, the more I could engage in activities which strengthened and rebalanced my gait. I am pain free and walk with ease which is a miracle. Get the brace, it is a transformative device. Thank you Mo!

So happy to have found Mo. He is so caring and knowledgeable. He has helped with the whole family from teenagers to adults and works hard to find a solution. 100% recommend.

I love these guys. Super friendly environment.
Michael has been extremely supportive, efficient, knowledgeable and fitted me with the right sports orthotics to counter my high arches, overpronation and the ongoing injuries I’ve been encountering. I was unsure I could continue sprinting - now I feel educated in what is happening with each foot strike to ground. He’s also given me an outstanding referral to Sam (Narra physio) for recovery and technique. Good collaborative effort!

So pleased that I went to see Mo
at Harding Podiatry. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. I have had pains in the arch of my left foot over five months. Hoping it will recover without intervention like my younger days. He was able to identify my flat feet and achieved immediate relief with custom orthotics and advice on correct foot wear to prevent further tear and wear.
I am so happy that I can now get back to my regular exercise and walks with my friends. The reception crew is efficient and parking is super easy if you are struggling with your mobility.

Went to see Mo for my young daughter, recommended by a friend and she is no longer complaining of sore ankles and knees. He also referred me to a physiotherapist for her and we are now on the right track in helping her with her hyper mobility and joint pains.
I have also seen Mo for myself, I have a talar dome lesion recently been diagnosed after years of ankle pain. Mo has fitted me with an orthotic that has taken the pain away. I have gone from being told I can't and shouldn't run or walk to going for daily walks, pain free and slowly getting back into my running.
Not only is Mo a wealth of knowledge in podiatry of all age groups he also listens to you and can make recommendations of the next step to help you improve and gives advice of proper footwear.
Amazing! I totally recommend him and his team at Harding Podiatry.
Dina Cooley

Mo has Excellent knowledge, caring and calm bedside manner. Thorough examination and explanation provided. Definitely recommend Mo.

Michael explained the issue clearly and provided a solution that worked quickly plus suggestions to ensure my feet remained healthy into the future.

My Podiatrist was very friendly and helpful. He explained everything and made sure I was comfortable with what I was doing. The staff there were also amazing! Overall, I had a great experience and the orthotics made a huge positive impact in my sports and in my life.

Michael at Harding Podiatry has provided our teenage daughter with excellent care and treatment with a sensitive and highly professional approach. Our daughter has achieved marked reductions in pain and increased functioning in a short time. Michael's expertise, openess, compassion and care has ensured our daughter's positive and successful experience with this specialist service and most importantly has facilitated her to return to engaging in her favourite sport. Thank you Michael.

I am hypermobile. That means that my joints are very flexible. My muscles are not strong enough to hold the joints in the correct position all the time. Often my knee joints move out of line. I was getting knee injuries just by normal playing and normal running around. I sprained a ligament in my knee and ankle simply by playing pop-up tip. I had my knee in a brace, and I had to limit my time standing and walking, for weeks. Mo and Louise recommended a trick, and it helped. Loads.

I was referred to Mo by my hypermobility specialist, Louise Tofts. I was a bit nervous during my first visit because I didn’t know what to expect but I was soon happily chatting with Mo and telling him all of my leg problems. On the first visit, he measured my feet for orthotics and told us what shoes I should be wearing. We returned 2 weeks later to try the orthotics in my new shoes. While Mum was paying, I went to play just outside the reception area. I came back inside and said “I didn't know walking was so easy! ”. The orthotics help to align my ankles, and hips so that my body holds in a better position. Now I have had almost no injuries since, and my knee pains have reduced.

Thankyou Mo for all your help!

From Leila (Age 11)

Mo and the team at Harding Podiatry are wonderful! I feel very confident in Mo taking care of my feet. He understands hypermobility and it’s amazing to have found a health professional who specialises in this area.

Fantastic service, Mo is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, with a lovely ability to communicate throughout the process of getting orthotics and the expected timeline of seeing improvements to my planter fasciitis. The staff at reception were also lovely - friendly and helpful,
I would highly recommend Harding Podiatry!

Dr Maarj was fantastic with my 4 year old. He has a lovely manner, very thorough and informative. He helped get me on the right path for my little girl with orthotics, physio & dr recommendations.