I am a clinical academic with over 24 years of dedicated experience in the field of podiatry, specialising in the diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders/injuries of the lower limb.

My expertise spans sports injuries, gait function analysis, clinical biomechanics, pre-and post foot and ankle surgery, and evidence-based rehabilitation, positioning me as a leading authority in both clinical and academic domains.

My career reflects a sustained commitment to translational research, advanced practice, innovative education, and national and international professional leadership that spans across education, research and clinical and academic journals.

Over my career, I have held senior academic and advisory posts, published widely, and presented at national and international conferences. I have led and contributed to interdisciplinary research projects and professional education boards, influencing curriculum development, clinical competencies, and professional standards.

I currently serve as Chair of the Research, Development and Innovation Committee for Royal College of Podiatry, where I lead strategic initiatives to promote research capacity, innovation, and impact across the profession.

This includes oversight of national funding schemes, collaborative research programmes, and partnerships that bridge clinical practice, academia, and industry.

My role plays a central part in shaping the profession’s research agenda and supporting evidence-based practice across the UK and internationally

In addition, currently I am the Editor-in-Chief of an international peer-reviewed journal, a position that enables me to remain at the forefront of emerging clinical evidence and scholarly developments in foot and lower limb health.

This role ensures continuous engagement with high-quality research and global perspectives, enhancing my ability to critically evaluate, synthesise, and apply evidence to improve patient care and inform professional standards.

I am widely engaged with industry, regulatory bodies, and media organisations to ensure the dissemination of evidence-based knowledge.

My expert commentary and advice have featured in BBC Radio Wales and television, O&P Business News (USA) and international magazines, where I have contributed to raising public awareness of foot and lower limb health.

I am happy to receive single joint expert work and can produce reports withing a tight timeframe if required.

Area of Expertise

My specialisation encompasses a broad range of lower limb musculoskeletal pathologies and injuries (acute and chronic), including but not limited to:

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
• Knee Pain.
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS).
• Stress and Traumatic Fractures of the Foot and Ankle.
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
• Lesser toe deformities (hammer toe, mallet toe, claw toes).
• Heel Fat Pad Syndrome.
• Hallux Rigidus / Limitus / Functional (stiffness / limitation) Disorders.
• Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
• Plantar Heel Pain – including plantar fasciitis and heel neuroma.
• Sesamoiditis.
• Turf Toe.
• Peripheral neuropathy (diabetes and limited joint mobility).
• Lisfranc Injury / Fracture.
• Ankle Sprains and Chronic Instability.
• Hallux Valgus (Bunion) thresholds.
• Achilles Tendinopathy.
• Morton’s Neuroma.
• Foot and ankle surgery – pre and post operative.
• Plantar plate rupture.
• Podiatry.
• Mobility issues related to lower limb dysfunction.

Management and Rehabilitation

• Footwear– tailored to biomechanical needs, pathology, and occupational requirements.
• Orthotic Therapy – bespoke and prefabricated devices for abnormal foot function.
• Braces and Splints: Application in acute and chronic conditions (i.e. joint instability) to restore functional mobility and stability.
• Insoles and Pressure Redistribution Technologies.
• Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs).

Personal Injury, Disability and Occupational Health

• Work-Related Injuries: repetitive strain and occupational overuse syndromes affecting the lower limb.
• Chronic Lower Limb Pain and Disability.
• Safety Footwear Evaluation: Advising on the impact of industrial footwear on foot health, injury risk, and ergonomic compliance.
• Rehabilitation for Personal Injury: Return-to-function protocols following trauma or workplace accidents, supported by evidence for medico-legal reporting.