North Light Physiotherapy delighted to add Podiatry to our list of services
Simon Gleich (BSc Hons Podiatric Medicine)
Simon graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2002 with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine. He has worked for the NHS in Barnsley since then. In 2008 Simon became a clinical specialist and lead in Biomechanics, heading a team of 9 podiatrists. They provide treatment for Musculoskeletal pain in the foot, ankle and lower limb.
Working closely with Rheumatology and Diabetes consultants enables him to oversee the protection of feet. This is because a team approach to reduction of pain enables a higher quality of life for patients with high risk conditions.
Clinical Experience
With over 18 years of clinical specialism Simon has developed excellent diagnostic and assessment skills. This enables him to develop high quality individual treatment plans, and empower education. This empowers patients to maximise their foot health and comfort, particularly in activity. Often using custom made (orthoses) insoles to reduce mechanical workload and protect the feet, Simon is able to positively affect the biomechanics of the lower limb, to the advantage of your comfort and performance.
Sporting Excellence
Simon has a long standing interest in rehabilitation of injury and pain in sport, particularly football. He is the current sports podiatrist for Huddersfield Town Women’s Football Club. Simon has enabled a high number of people to return to sport, and continue participating when otherwise they may have had to stop due to pain.
Key Skills and Specialisms
-Excellent foot and ankle diagnostic skills of general and mechanical foot pain and problems
-General foot care and treatment
-Custom prescription, manufacture and fitting of orthoses / insoles
Joined up working with Physiotherapy Team
Physiotherapy and Podiatry work hand in hand, to the benefit of the whole lower limb. Biomechanical podiatry and insoles can often offset mechanical pain quickly. Alongside Physiotherapy rehabilitation incorporating bespoke exercises, the longer-term lower-limb mechanics can be positively affected.
Poor skin and nail health can often cause pain, and thus negatively influence lower limb function. Attention to, and positive influence on the health of skin and nails of the foot, enable better function, alongside good Physiotherapy care.
Introductory Discount
Simon Gleich- Lead Podiatrist
Throughout February 2025 only, we are offering 15% off all new bookings for our Podiatry service!
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