Expert Foot & Ankle care in Caulfield North
Paul Iacovangelo
Special interest in Sports Podiatry & Injury prevention
Paul is a Master’s-qualified Podiatrist with over 15 years of private practice experience and a special interest in foot and ankle injuries, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and ingrown toenail surgery. He is known for his warm and personable approach, delivering practical treatment solutions that fit busy lifestyles.
With extensive expertise in custom orthotic design and manufacturing, Paul works closely with athletes and active individuals to create comfortable, streamlined devices tailored to both their condition and footwear. Having played football, cricket, tennis, and golf, he understands the importance of accurate diagnosis, injury prevention, and practical treatment strategies that keep people active.
Paul particularly enjoys working with children and helping them remain active and healthy. Having been a young patient himself, the care he received inspired him to pursue podiatry and gave him a lasting appreciation for the value of early intervention.
Through more than a decade of collaboration with foot and ankle surgeons, Paul has developed extensive expertise in conservative management and post-operative rehabilitation. He is regularly consulted by surgeons and doctors to help patients explore non-surgical treatment options.
Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys, walking his Labrador, and trying to improve his golf game.
Who is a Podiatrist?
- Qualified to treat all Foot & Ankle problems.
- Their entire degree is dedicated to this part of the body!
- Registered Australian Allied Health practitioner (AHPRA)
- Paul holds a Master's degree & postgraduate qualifications, all formally accredited by tertiary & industry institutions
- Paul has a special interest in Sports Podiatry & Injuries
Management of Sporting Injuries
- Podiatrists can refer for bulk billed X-ray, Ultrasound and send for MRI scans direct to radiology. This ensures accurate diagnosis of your pathology, correlated with clinical examination.
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanical joint & muscle testing
- Strapping/splinting/padding/protective braces.
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Fitting of CAM Walkers (moon boots)
Various types exist which must be carefully selected and sometimes especially ordered, based on the problem. -
Orthotics (custom or prefabricated).
There are many factors that must be considered when selecting the style and material. Good impression principals and technique by your Podiatrist, is fundamental to a successful device. - Rehabilitation for injuries and/or post-operative.
Common Locations of Foot & Ankle Pain
Heel & Arch Pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spur
- Sever’s apophysitis - growing pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar Forefoot & Toe Pain
- Morton’s neuroma
- Intermetatarsal bursitis
- Plantar plate tears
- Freiberg’s infraction
- Hammer & claw toes
Medial Rearfoot Pain
- Pronation & collapsed ankles
- Tibialis posterior tendinopathy & adult acquired flat foot dysfunction
- Shin splints
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Accessory Navicular bone
Dorsal Midfoot Pain
- Metatarsal stress fractures
- Tarso-metatarsal joint osteoarthritis
- Lisfranc joint sprain
- Tibialis anterior insertional tendinopathy
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Pain
- Big toe joint arthritis - hallux rigidus
- Hallux Abducto Valgus - Bunion
- Sesamoiditis - bipartite ossicles
- Turf Toe injury
Lateral Rearfoot Pain
- Peroneal brevis tendinopathy
- Peroneus longus tendinopathy
- Os Peroneum accessory bone
- 5th Metatarsal fracture
- Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
General Podiatry Treatment
Maintaining Healthy & Comfortable Feet
- Removal of painful corns under the foot or between toes. Typically these occur due to problematic joints or un-even pressure areas when walking.
- Traumatised big toenails
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Ingrown toenail temporary relief, through careful cutting and clearing.
OnyFix Nail bracing is also something we offer and quite helpful! - Sterilisation to Australian Podiatry Registration Standards
Orthotics
- Customised orthotics to specifically match both feet
- Prefabricated (over the counter). Paul will often adjust these on-site, aiming for closer fit and improved function.
- Paul ensures careful impressions. Utilising both plaster work and scanning (read more below).
- Treadmill gait assessment & impressions
- Support bones, joints or soft tissue
- Reduce stress & strain to tendons, ligaments & fascia
- Supporting painful arthritic joints.
- Implemented with rehab exercises to promote strength
Kids and Adolescents
A comprehensive assessment of your child’s feet.
- A thorough medical history
- Identification of milestones
- Analysis of your child’s gait
- Neuromuscular evaluation
- Footwear recommendations
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
- A minor procedure for a reoccurring problem
- Safely performed with sterile instruments
- Relatively painless recovery & quick return to activity
- Careful technique for a pleasing aesthetic outcome
- On the spot prescription of antibiotics if required
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Performed only after an initial consultation and assessment with your Podiatrist to ensure safe eligibility based on presentation and medical history.
Diabetes & Neurovascular Foot Assessments
- Medical history
- Glucose control
- Vascular Doppler ultrasound
- Toe pressure probe
- Monofilament & Tuning Fork
- Structural & Functional foot assessment
- Pressure areas & orthotics
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Podiatrist. B. Health Sci., MSc. Podiatric Practice., Postgrad Cert. Wound Care
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Consultations
Standard Consultation
Typically enough time for most treatment services
- Assessment of an injury, OR
- Injury review and rehabilitation
- Treatment of a troublesome corn or nail problem
Extended Consultation
Required when
- Multiple problems require attention
- Complex pre or post-operative orthopaedic referrals
Location & Availability
73 Kooyong Road, Caulfield North
(sharing a premises with BSPC Physio).
Paul consults Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.
Walking distance from
St. Kilda E., Balaclava, Ripponlea, Elsternwick
Running distance from
Elwood, Prahran, Windsor, Malvern
A short drive from
Brighton, Gardenvale, Toorak, Carnegie,
Murrumbeena, Malvern East
