Aleks Baruksopulo

Podiatry Managing Partner – Musculoskeletal, Sports and Exercise

Aleks is an experienced Podiatrist with 19 years of clinical practice, exclusively treating Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running, and Exercise-related conditions. Having completed more than 40,000 patient consultations, he is highly regarded for his ability to help patients of all ages recover from injury and return to the physical activities they love.

He has a strong professional interest in running injuries and has authored The Runner’s Foot Guide – Feet, Shoes, Myths & Tips, available on Amazon and in clinic. His work reflects a longstanding passion for supporting runners through evidence-based care, education, and practical guidance.

Aleks’ career includes diverse roles across sport, footwear, and education. He previously owned a specialty running shoe store, The Podiatry Shoe Lab, completed the Level 2 Athletics Australia Recreational Running Coach accreditation, and served as a clinical supervisor for Southern Cross University’s Podiatry program at the Gold Coast campus. He has also been the Podiatrist for GPS (“Jeeps”) Rugby Union, Norths Devils Rugby League, and the Brisbane Roar Football Club.

As a managing partner at Podiatry at Sports & Spinal, Aleks is committed to supporting the professional growth of his team while ensuring the delivery of exceptional Sports, Exercise, Running, and Musculoskeletal Podiatry care.

His clinical expertise includes Sports, Exercise, and Running Podiatry, gait analysis, biomechanics, running shoe education, strength and conditioning, return-to-running programming, and multidisciplinary collaboration with GPs, Sports Physicians, and Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Aleks holds a Podiatry degree from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Biomedical Science degree from the University of Queensland (UQ).

He is available for Musculoskeletal, Sports, Running, and Exercise Podiatry appointments at the Burleigh and Broadbeach clinics.