Sarah Duncan – Christchurch Sports Podiatrist

Sarah Duncan is a senior sports podiatrist at Health and Sport Central in Christchurch. She holds Podiatry NZ Sports Accreditation, is the New Zealand Director of Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australasia and has a strong clinical interest in running injuries, netball and court-sport injuries, cycling-related foot issues, and lower-limb biomechanics. Sarah combines evidence-based assessment with practical training insight drawn from her own background in marathons, half-ironman, netball and multisport.

She is known for her patient-centred, collaborative style and works closely with physiotherapists, coaches, and gym-based professionals to help people return to sport safely and confidently.

Sports Podiatry Specialties

• Running injuries including tendon pain and overuse injuries

• Court-sport injuries (netball, basketball, volleyball)

• Cycling-related foot and leg loading issues

• Orthotics for active adults, teenagers and recreational athletes

• Footwear advice for running, court sports, and endurance events

• Biomechanics assessment for load-related and technique-related pain

• Injury prevention for runners and netball players

Who Sarah Works With

Sarah regularly treats:

• Runners from beginners to marathon/ultra distances

• Netball players of all ages — she has decades of personal experience in the sport

• Cyclists, especially those with metatarsal pain or cleat-loading issues

• Teens involved in increasing training volumes

• Adults with persistent foot, ankle or lower-leg pain linked to activity

Her approach blends gait analysis, technique cues, strength and load planning, and precision orthotic or footwear interventions.

Community & Sport Involvement

Sarah has long-standing involvement with netball and has contributed to injury management and prevention at the Christchurch Netball Centre. Her firsthand understanding of court-sport demands helps her tailor treatment for athletes at community and competitive levels.

What Sarah Enjoys Outside the Clinic

Sarah lives an active lifestyle and is often training for running or multisport events. She enjoys strength training, endurance sport, and helping athletes balance training with recovery and injury management.

FAQs

Can I see Sarah for running gait analysis?
Yes. Sarah provides both in-clinic functional assessment and running-specific injury analysis.

Does Sarah work with teenagers?
Absolutely. Sarah sees many active teens, especially those involved in netball, running or multisport.

Does Sarah work with netball injuries?

Yes — it is one of her main areas of interest, including jump-landing pain, recurrent sprains, and forefoot loading issues.

Can Sarah help with orthotics for sport?

Yes. She prescribes orthotics tailored to running, court sports, and general training, with fabrication through Footmed Orthotics in Christchurch.

Do I need a referral to see Sarah?

No referral required — you can book directly.