Specialist podiatry for mountain sports
Helping skiers, cyclists, trail runners and hikers perform and stay pain‑free in the Alpine Valleys.
Who We Help
Ski & Snowsports
Road Cyclists
Mountain
Bikers
Trail Runners
Hikers
We specialise in skiing, bike and trail custom orthotics
Visiting the mountains? Book in your appointment.
We make our custom orthotics on-the-spot.
Common Problems We Treat
Snowsports issues
Arch pain or foot cramping inside rigid ski boots
Numbness or tingling from pressure or restricted circulation
Heel lift reducing control and response
Poor edge control due to foot instability or alignment issues
Morton’s neuroma pain
Knee alignment pain
Turn one way better than the other
One muscle group gets far more tired than the rest of your legs
Foot fatigue during long descents or technical terrain
Knee pain related to foot alignment
Achilles or calf strain
Loss of power transfer due to foot instability on the pedal
Bike issues
Trail issues
Arch pain or plantar fascia strain from repetitive loading
Forefoot pain during steep climbs or descents
Toenail bruising or “toe bang” on downhill sections
Achilles or calf strain from variable terrain and gradients
Knee pain linked to foot alignment and shock absorption
Ankle sprain injuries
Why Choose Sentinel Mountain Sports Podiatry?
Sport-Specific Expertise
Mountain sports place unique demands on the body, and understanding the sport itself is essential to solving foot and lower limb problems. Sentinel combines detailed sport-specific biomechanical assessment with a deep understanding of how the body moves and interacts with specialised equipment used in skiing, trail running and mountain biking. By considering both the athlete and the gear they use in the sport, Sentinel is able to diagnose problems more accurately and develop solutions that improve comfort, reduce injury risk and enhance performance in the environments where these sports take place.
Built for mountain athletes
Sentinel is designed for people who move in the mountains — from recreational adventurers to competitive athletes.
The focus is simple: reduce injury risk, improve efficiency and comfort and help you move with confidence on snow, trail or bike.
Biomechanics + Equipment
In mountain sports, performance and comfort come from the interaction between the body and the equipment.
Sentinel combines clinical biomechanics with deep experience in footwear, ski boot fitting and orthotic design. The goal is to optimise your entire system — body, footwear and movement.
The skier who became a podiatrist.
Krista Sturday is a podiatrist specialising in the biomechanics of skiing, trail running and mountain biking. Her work focuses on the interface between body, terrain and equipment — helping mountain athletes move efficiently, prevent injury and perform at their best.
Meet your podiatrist
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Book your appointment to assess your lower limb biomechanics, address pain or injury, and optimise your movement for mountain sports.
Insights from the biomechanics of mountain sports.
Explore our blog for practical advice on skiing, trail running and cycling — and how your feet influence performance.
