Dan Broadley now works with us and brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency in the use of ultrasound scans (USS) for podiatric assessments. His ability to accurately diagnose and treat conditions using USS is a significant asset to our clinic. His also uses USSto perform guided injections. Self Referral If you need an USS … Continued
Oli Williamson is a Physiotherapist who has worked at the highest level of Athletics, with team GB via the British Olympic Association and exclusively with Olympic athletes across the London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 for the EIS (English Institute of Sport). He rehabilitates injured athletes and has a special interest in … Continued
Helen Sheard who sings with Bob in Commoners Choir, organises talks for the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team. I offered to give them a talk on walking and last month, she took me up on it. Holme Valley MRT is a volunteer-based search and rescue team based in Marsden, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The team … Continued
Unfortunately, Jordan will be leaving us at the end of the year to concentrate on his own practice and have some more family time at home. All the best young man – it’s been great working with you and we wish you great success! The good news is that Dan will be replacing him, working … Continued
Keith, a 77 year old male patient who was new to the area came to see us with an ingrowing toenail. We booked him in for the customary half hour new Chiropody appointment slot and I was able to sort the nail out within 10 minutes. “Anything else bothering you footwise?” I ask. “Well, I’ve … Continued
Elaine McLaughlin is a well-known Podiatrist in Derry, Northern Ireland who this year is celebrating 30 years in business – an amazing achievement. She trained back in the early 90’s with Lee and they’ve remained friends ever since. She has a staff of 8 Podiatrists and asked us if we could do a refresher course … Continued
by Bob Longworth MSc DPodM MRCoP When I first qualified back in 1986 by brother Ste (who was a GP) gave me this bit of advice which I’ve always remembered and tried to implement. “Always treat your admin staff well. They are the ones who can make your life easy or hell”. As they sit … Continued
This year, Simon Joined Bob and Lee as part of the FMS Podiatry team at Glastonbury. He was last at the festival 35 years ago, didn’t like it and vowed he’d never go again. Thankfully, he had a great experience this time and can’t wait to go again! There were 12 Podiatrists all together and … Continued
by Bob Longworth MSc DPodM When Andy Horwood left Leeds in 2016 to get married and live near Glasgow, Lee Short and I took over his practice and started ‘Podiatry Clinics (Yorkshire) Ltd’. He trusted us to look after his patients which we took as a massive compliment. Since then, he’s been working on a … Continued
by Bob Longworth MSc DPodM Duncan first came to see us in January 2023 in need of some insoles. He had an interesting story of foot and ankle problems since he broke a 5th metatarsal when in the Army aged 21 (he’s now 59). Back then he was given insoles by a Podiatrist which took … Continued