Sport Podatrist & Clinical Biomechanist
HCPC reg. CH34865
Matt specialises in sport & musculoskeletal podiatry, focusing on the muscles, tendons, ligaments & bone & how movement & load can influence injury & recovery. He provides highly detailed gait analysis, strength testing & can determine biomechanical mechanisms that may be contributing to an injury.
By assessing & analysing the way the foot & lower limb function, the forces or ‘load’ acting on lower limb structures & if relevant any current or prior injuries, Matt can provide effective management, including, custom foot orthoses, footwear advice & exercise rehabilitation.
As a specialist, Matt is best placed to deal with sub-acute or chronic, longer-term lower extremity pain or injury. He has worked with professional sports clubs & elite athletes in sports such as athletics, football & rugby as well as working with non sporting individuals experiencing foot & ankle related pain & injury. He works closely with Physiotherpaists, Osteopaths & sports medicine Doctors, ensuring patients get the very best management for the issues they are experiencing.
A competitive runner for over 30 years, Matt has competed at county, regional & national level on the track & roads with a half marathon best of 1hr 13min.
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