Patrick Doan
Patrick Doan
Sports & Exercise Podiatrist and Performance Musculoskeletal Consultant
Qualifications
- Fellow of The Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (2024)
- Masters of High-Performance Sport – Australian Catholic University (2018)
- Bachelor of Podiatry – Charles Sturt University (2014)
- Accredited ESSA Exercise Sports Scientist Level 2 (ASpS2)
- Accredited ESSA Exercise Scientist (AES)
- ASCA Professional Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Member of Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia
- Member of Sports Medicine Australia
- Member of The Australian Podiatry Association
- 2023 Australian Podiatrist of the Year Finalist
Special Interest Areas
- Sports Podiatry
- Exercise Podiatry
- Lower Limb Strength & Conditioning Programming
- Cycling Biomechanics & Orthotics
- Footwear Analysis & Prescription
- Load Management
- Return to Performance Plans
- Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation
- Orthotic Design & Manufacturing
Experience
- 10 years’ private practice experience in Sports & Exercise Podiatry
- 12 years’ experience in high performance sport in various roles
- ACT State Council Member (Sports Medicine Australia, September 2022 – Present)
- CPD Sub-Committee Member (Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia, July 2022 — 2023)
- Keynote Presenter “Keynote – Return to play or return to performance? Insights on a process based framework for foot & ankle strength & conditioning.” – Sports & Exercise Podiatry Australia National Conference – June 2022.
- Assistant Strength & Conditioning/Athletic Rehabilitation Coach (Vikings Rugby – Tuggeranong Valley RUFC, February 2021 – June 2024)
- Game Day Strength & Conditioning Coach (Canberra United FC, February 2022)
- Specialist Coach (IronEdge July 2019 – Present)
- Lead Presenter/Program Convenor for “Strength & Conditioning for the injured and uninjured – Practical application of the evidence for rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance in a Podiatric context” (The first accredited strength & conditioning course designed specifically for Podiatrists in Australia, June 2019 – Present)
- Athletic Performance Rehabilitation Coach (Brumbies Rugby Pathways Junior Academy, September 2018 – October 2019)
- Head of Athletic Rehabilitation & Athlete Development (Canberra Raiders, NSWRL, Junior Representatives, October 2016 – August 2018)
- External GPS Unit Player Tracking Consultant (GPSports Systems, November 2016 – November 2018)
- Strength & Conditioning Coach (Belconnen Magpies Football Club, NEAFL & AFL Canberra Division 1, November 2012 – October 2016)
- Rehabilitative Strength & Conditioning Coach & Head Trainer (Wodonga Bulldogs Football Club, O&MFL, February 2012 – September 2012
Bio
Patrick is a Canberra local born and bred. Graduated from Charles Sturt University (CSU) with Bachelor of Podiatry and Australian Catholic University (ACU) with a Master of High Performance Sport. Patrick’s interest is Sports & Exercise Podiatry with a focus on footwear, biomechanics, lower limb strength & conditioning, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and objective testing technology.
He was the first podiatrist in Australia to be a registered with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Exercise Scientist and Level 2 Sports Scientist in 2019. And the only podiatrist in Australia with Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA), Professional Coaching Accreditation Scheme (PCAS), Professional and Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Accreditation. To reach the level of PCAS Professional which is the minimum standard to work in professional sport in the roles of rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, Patrick had to be mentored and have exposure in professional sporting structures for over 5 years. Patrick has a wealth of experience in all levels of sport from amateur to elite high performance rehabilitation settings and loves to fix all lower limb injuries so you are back stronger than before.
In August 2024, in recognition of his qualifications, experience and contribution of the profession through professional education, mentorship and profession skills, he was admitted as a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow making him one of the very few Podiatrists in Australia to hold this title.
When Patrick is not thinking about Sports & Exercise Podiatry, he enjoys road cycling, photography, bouldering, trail running, hiking, golf and play guitar while sampling the culinary delights locally and around Australia!
