Dr Angus Chard PhD is a second-generation qualified Sports Podiatrist (Fellow of the Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine) with over 26 years of clinical experience. Dr Chard’s PhD in Paediatric Clinical Biomechanics was confirmed by the University of Sydney in 2018. His thesis focused on the biomechanical effects of supportive and un-supportive footwear on children’s three-dimensional multi-segment foot dynamics during gait.
Dr Chard is passionate about assisting patients to resolve chronic foot and leg pain using his broad understanding of the latest evidence-based treatment techniques in musculoskeletal treatment methods such as those listed below. In addition, Dr Chard has studied Western Herbal Medicine and holds a Level II Middle Distance Running Coach qualification. Expanding his understanding of and ability to practice this diverse range of conservative treatment approaches. He has regularly attended updates, workshops and courses. https://footandlegpain.com/continuing-education/
Dr Chard is passionate about driving evidence-based preventative treatments and helping patients understand the mechanism of their injury. If management is warranted, then an understanding of the treatment approach and purpose is essential to resolve initial symptoms, promote practitioner independence and prevent recurrence. Dr Chard’s knowledge and experience assist patients in this area, promoting timely long-term recovery.
Contributing to the evidence-base for lower limb and foot health is important to Dr Chard; he has continued his research interest as a foundation member of the University of Sydney’s ‘New South Wales Sport High School’s Talent Development Project’. He has designed and implemented a lower-limb and foot assessment protocol, attempting to find key lower-limb and foot biomechanical attributes for the identification of athletics performance traits and develop together with The University of Sydney’s, Exercise, Health and Performance team, coaching and training programs to reduce the injury rate among those athletes seen to be at greater risk.
In addition, to the assessment protocol he is responsible for the design, distribution and epidemiological analysis of the project’s baseline questionnaire. The survey considers individuals’ sports and the respective positions played, with correlations to musculoskeletal injury history and training programs.
Dr Chard has been recognised by his peers for his research; he has made podium presentations and delivered workshops at the International Society of Biomechanics (Brussels, Belgium 2011), the International Symposium of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (Sydney, Australia 2013), the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport (Poitiers, France 2015) and the International Symposium of Foot and Ankle Biomechanics (New York, USA 2018). Academic CV
Dr Chard is an Honorary Associate to the Faculty of Health Science, Sydney University contributing to the teaching of the Clinical Biomechanics curriculum and regularly hosts podiatry and medical students at his practice. Dr Chard welcomes the opportunity to speak with community groups, schools and sporting clubs. He maintains his early passion for all things snow as a consultant to Fanatyk Co, Whistler’s (BC, Canada) the mountains premier custom-fitting ski boot store, alleviating the sore feet of elite to unseasoned skiers and snow boarders.
Personally, Dr Chard has a passion for fitness. Growing up, he represented New South Wales in ice-hockey at three age levels. He also enjoyed rugby as a tight and loose forward, was an all-rounder in cricket, and played water polo. Dr Chard hung up his mountain bike four years ago and turned to paddling a surf ski (spec); he participates in iron man competitions for Bondi Surf Club and is now focusing on competing in the Coolangatta Gold.
Dr Chard is the founding owner of The Little Blue House, which opened in autumn sixteen years ago. Offering solutions to people suffering from foot and leg pain. The Dural Podiatry and Podiatry Centre team is also known as the Foot and Leg Pain Centre; under Dr Chard’s guidance, prides itself on the provision of cost-effective treatments for the conservative management of acute and chronic foot and leg musculoskeletal conditions.
Treatment techniques
- Gait retraining
- Propulsive walking
- Running technique
- Dry needling
- Tool assisted myofascial release
- Massage techniques
- Trigger point therapy
- Neural mobilisation
- Orthosis therapy including
- Custom functional orthoses
- Accommodative orthoses
- Custom Non-molded orthoses
- Heat molded orthoses
- Prefabricated orthoses
- Footwear advice
- Sport specific
- Fashion
- Rehabilitation programs
- Exercise programs
- Foot and leg strengthening
- Foot and leg stretching
- Sports taping and Strapping
- Custom made splints
- Dermatology/ skin and nail conditions
- Wound management
- Toe-nail cosmetic surgery
- Neurovascular assessment
