Whatever sport you play, at whatever level, you may find yourself here as you are struggling with persistent discomfort in your feet or legs which is preventing you from training or competing in the way you wish to. The roles of the Sports Podiatrist are to establish what the issue may be, identify what factors may have contributed to its onset, and then work collaboratively with you to find solutions to resolve the problem and send you away a more robust (and informed) athlete.
“I have consistently relied upon Ian’s honest and calculated opinions over the years with many athletes and it is a genuine pleasure to call him a colleague”
Sam Blanchard, Manchester City FC Academy Physiotherapist
Ian is passionate about helping people enjoy their chosen sport and achieve their goals; and pain/injury management is a key part of this. A keen runner himself (currently chasing a sub 19min 5k and a sub 90min half marathon) he also enjoys playing golf and being kept busy by his two young sons. He understands how important it is to health and wellbeing to be able to stay active and exercise regularly, whatever your level of ability or participation.
Ian followed his first degree in Podiatric Medicine with a postgraduate certificate in Sports Podiatry, and then a Masters degree in Sports Injury. He was subsequently awarded Fellowships in Podiatric Medicine by both the Royal College of Podiatry and the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow. He also became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, following his completion of a postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice. Ian has spoken at conferences worldwide on the topics of lower limb biomechanics and foot orthoses, and is a lecturer in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, leading the biomechanics module on the MSc degree. He is also an adjunct lecturer on the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and a visiting lecturer at Ziauddin University in Karachi, Pakistan.
Ian has provided sports podiatry services to the PGA European Tour, RFU England Rugby 7’s squads, Surrey County Cricket Club, Great Britain Men’s Hockey team, England Badminton, AFC Bournemouth, Arsenal Football Club and several Championship football clubs. He was previously a member of the medical team for the Silverstone Half Marathon, and was also based inside the athletes’ village as part of the medical team for the London 2012 Olympic Games. However, one of his greatest joys is being able to help amateur sportspeople be fit, healthy and resilient.
More about Ian
Mr Ian B Griffiths
MSc (Sports Injury) FRCPodM FFPM RCPS (Glasg) FHEA
Specialist in Podiatric Sports Medicine
Lecturer in Sports & Exercise Medicine
“No matter what’s been thrown my way in terms of injuries we have always got to the bottom of it due to Ian’s immense knowledge, experience and passion. I’m very fortunate to have him on my team”
Gemma Hockett, 2:55 marathon runner
