Chiropody/Podiatry  - Andrew Ryals B.Sc. (Hons), M.Ch.S, HPC (Reg) S.R. Ch

Mr. Ryals gained a BSc Honours degree and certification of local analgesia in Podiatric Medicine from Huddersfield University in 1997 and also became a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

In 2000 Mr. Ryals completed his Part A podiatric surgery training and also gained his IRMER certification. He later became HPC registered in 2007 and is currently finishing a Masters degree in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics.

As well as having 17 years of Podiatry experience Mr. Ryals has also worked in the Private Sector for 12 years and in the NHS as a Biomechanics specialist, he has registration as a Medicolegal expert in Biomechanics. As well as setting up the Yorkshire Foot Surgery and Biomechanics clinic he has lectured biomechanics locally and nationally as well as holding a biomechanics lecturing post at Wakefield College. Currently Mr. Ryals is developing a research portfolio. Mr. Ryals heads the Podiatry department which also currently employs a Podiatric Surgeon, a GP, and a consultant in musculoskeletal radiology and medicine.

Professional Memberships

*       Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
*       Health Professions Council
*       Dance UK registered practitioner
*       Podiatric Biomechanics Group
*       Medicine Devices Agency

Professional Podiatric Medicine Qualifications

*       1997 - B.Sc. (Hons) Podiatric Medicine
*       1997 - Certificate of Local Anaesthesia
*       1997 – M.Ch.S – Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrist
*       2002 - IRMER – Ionizing radiation certificate
*       2003 - Part A Surgery Fellowship Syllabus, completed.
*       2007 – HPc(Reg) – Health Professional Council registered
*       2011 – M.Sc Podiatric Biomechanics – Finishing 2011

Professional Podiatry Services

            basic chiropody – nails / callous / ingrown toe nails

            diagnostic imaging – xray / mri / ultrasound

            biomechanics – gait analysis / orthotics / force plate analysis

            foot surgery – bunions / neuroma / forefoot – rear foot surgery

            medico legal reporting

            diabetic / paediatric / vascular patients

            joint manipulation and mobilisation

            injection therapies – corticosteroid / ostenil / local anaesthetic  

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