This symposium will feature extended presentations from leading clinician researchers working in the field of lower limb biomechanics. Dr Kade Patterson from The University of Melbourne will talk about athletic footwear and knee health, with some very interesting (and important) insights arising from recent clinical trials performed at the Centre for Health and Exercise Medicine. Dr Joel Fuller from Macquarie University will present the longer term effects of minimalist running shoes on lower limb structure, function, running performance and injury. Jayishni Maharaj from The University of Queensland will present the findings from her PhD studies of the mechanical function of the subtalar joint and tibialis posterior muscle and tendon during gait. Dr Chris Bishop from the University of South Australia will discuss the findings from his recent research exploring the management of plantar heel pain and specifically, how the key is in the diagnosis