Tom graduated from the University of Brighton in 2001 in Podiatry and is continually updating his knowledge. He is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Podiatry.
He worked as a clinical lecturer after qualifying and then worked within the National Health Service for a number of years gaining experience with both high risk and patients with musculoskeletal injuries. He now works as an independant Podiatrist at a number of locations as well as teaching as a Clinical Educator for The University of Brighton on the undergraduate Podiatry programme.
Tom now works with members of the general public to elite and professional sports people to help them be more comfortable, to reduce pain and to improve performance in their chosen activities.
Over his career he has worked with;
New Balance UK who manufacture running trainers. Tom presented lectures and workshops on lower limb function to New Balance staff.
Gillingham FC looking after the squad of professional footballers.
Kent CCC providing Podiatry & Chiropody to the professional cricketers and Academy players on the staff.
Tom has also provided services on a voluntary basis at;
Three London Marathons providing first aid and post run treatment.
The Commonwealth Games 2002 where he spent a week in the athletes village treating athletes from the Jamaican Netball team, Canadian Hockey team to the Jersey Lawn Bowls ladies.
Glastonbury 1997 providing medical services to the attendees at the festival.
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