Alex is joined by Angelo Vehlo, a Sports and Paediatric Podiatrist from Western Australia to talk about his career, how he developed his career as a sports podiatrist/a niche in managing gymnasts and ballet dancers and what advice he would give to young clinicians with similar goals.
About Angelo:
Angelo is a Sports and Paediatric Podiatrist whose primary passion involves helping his patients rehabilitate from injuries and return to sport fitter and stronger.
Throughout his career, Angelo has worked alongside elite gymnasts, ballet dancers, and a range of contact sports to provide treatment for a range of musculoskeletal injuries, joint complaints and post-operative care. He is extremely passionate about keeping athletes active throughout their rehabilitation. He is currently the Consultant Podiatrist for Perth Demons WAFL Club where you’ll often find him on game-day taping the athletes, and works alongside both Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and WA Youth Ballet
As a born-and-bred Londoner who grew up with a football at his feet (he also passionately supports West Ham United), Angelo has represented and participated in many sporting codes throughout his life including swimming, rugby, and cricket. He loves food and wine and holidaying overseas.