Sam Turner

Presentation Topics at The Lower Limb Conference

• Brisbane 2026: Putting the Foot Back into Football
• Brisbane 2024: Using Technology To Improve Orthotic Prescription In Footballers

Sam is a Melbourne based Podiatrist working in Sports & Exercise Podiatry. Sam has a special interest in football with a focus on AFL and the round ball game known as soccer.

He has completed 2 degrees and therefore has a unique qualification as a practising Orthotist and Podiatrist. He brings these 2 professions together to improve orthotic, footwear and rehab outcomes for his patients at Life Performance Sports Medicine.

In his formative years as a new graduate, he immersed himself with the greatest minds to improve his art in orthotic prescription. He gained immense knowledge not only in orthotic prescription but in manufacturing, modifying and fitting to footwear.

Sam is currently the consultant Podiatrist for:

• North Melbourne Football Club AFL, AFLW and VFL/VFLW
• Werribee Football Club
• Various NPL and NPLW Clubs
• Western United Football Club

See all of our previous presentations.