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Andrew graduated in 1988 and has worked in the NHS holding posts in podopaediatrics, musculoskeletal and foot surgery, but has been working in the independent sector since 1991, becoming fully self employed in late 1999. He has worked with elite athletes from Olympians to Premier League soccer, rugby and cricket player, and professional dancers such as from the Northern Ballet. Andrew obtained his primary foot surgery fellowship in 1996, but has specialised his career in musculoskeletal podiatry since 1999. Andrew helped develop the podiatry professions first MSc in Clinical Biomechanics and has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Staffordshire University as a result. He continues to teach postgraduate podiatrists in this pivotal aspect of knowledge.

Andrew is a Product Designer and Development Consultant for Healthstep (sensograph) Ltd www.healthystep.co.uk and Clinical Adviser (musculoskeletal/rehabilitation) to Bailey’s Instruments, one of the UK largest suppliers of medical products to podiatry. He is also the designer of the heel fix kit www.heelfixkit.com. Andrew is a frequent lecturer on the conference circuit lecturering in many aspects of musculoskeletal mechanics and gait analysis. Andrew is a member of the Podiatry Rheumatic Care Association, the Footwear Biomechanics Group and the Society for the Study of Human Biology.

Jill Halstead-Rastrick
MSc, BSc(Hons)

Jill Halstead-Rastrick graduated with an honours degree in Podiatry in 2003, but also has a degree in sports science and an MSc in health research. Jill is an Arthritis Research Campaign research student at the University of Leeds section of musculoskeletal disease, where she holds an honorary contract at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Jill has worked in the NHS and independent sectors since 2003, working with all types of foot problems from skin sores and toe deformities, assessing children’s growing feet, to working with complex diabetic foot problems. Jill has particular interest in lower limb movement and is experienced in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports podiatry, dance injuries, and gait analysis. Jill has specialised in arthritis of the foot and ankle for the last 3 years working in consultant led clinics and arthritis research. Jill is a member of the Podiatry Rheumatic Care Association.




	ABOUT LEEDS PODIATRY CLINICS PODIATRISTS Andrew Horwood M.Pod.A, D.Pod.M, MChS. Andrew graduated in 1988 and has worked in the NHS holding posts in podopaediatrics, musculoskeletal and foot surgery, but has been working in the independent sector since 1991, becoming fully self employed in late 1999. He has worked with elite athletes from Olympians to Premier League soccer, rugby and cricket player, and professional dancers such as from the Northern Ballet. Andrew obtained his primary foot surgery fellowship in 1996, but has specialised his career in musculoskeletal podiatry since 1999. Andrew helped develop the podiatry professions first MSc in Clinical Biomechanics and has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Staffordshire University as a result. He continues to teach postgraduate podiatrists in this pivotal aspect of knowledge. Andrew is a Product Designer and Development Consultant for Healthstep (sensograph) Ltd www.healthystep.co.uk and Clinical Adviser (musculoskeletal/rehabilitation) to Bailey’s Instruments, one of the UK largest suppliers of medical products to podiatry. He is also the designer of the heel fix kit www.heelfixkit.com. Andrew is a frequent lecturer on the conference circuit lecturering in many aspects of musculoskeletal mechanics and gait analysis. Andrew is a member of the Podiatry Rheumatic Care Association, the Footwear Biomechanics Group and the Society for the Study of Human Biology. Jill Halstead-Rastrick MSc, BSc(Hons) Jill Halstead-Rastrick graduated with an honours degree in Podiatry in 2003, but also has a degree in sports science and an MSc in health research. Jill is an Arthritis Research Campaign research student at the University of Leeds section of musculoskeletal disease, where she holds an honorary contract at Chapel Allerton Hospital. Jill has worked in the NHS and independent sectors since 2003, working with all types of foot problems from skin sores and toe deformities, assessing children’s growing feet, to working with complex diabetic foot problems. Jill has particular interest in lower limb movement and is experienced in the fields of musculoskeletal and sports podiatry, dance injuries, and gait analysis. Jill has specialised in arthritis of the foot and ankle for the last 3 years working in consultant led clinics and arthritis research. Jill is a member of the Podiatry Rheumatic Care Association.