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  • Ethan Bailey: BSc Sports and exercise RehabMusculoskeletal specialist and student podiatrist

    Ethan Bailey is a Sports Rehabilitation professional at the Foot, Knee and Back Clinic with a strong academic and hands-on background in musculoskeletal health, biomechanics, and sports performance enhancement. He completed his BSc in Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Salford, where he developed a particular interest in lower-limb function and how movement mechanics influence injury risk and recovery. Building on this, he progressed into an apprenticeship MSc in Podiatry at the University of Plymouth, further strengthening his clinical focus on foot and lower-limb assessment, rehabilitation, and performance.

    During his time at university, Ethan gained valuable experience working within an elite sport environment, supporting players at Sale Sharks. This helped shape his practical, athlete-centred approach, bridging evidence-based rehabilitation with the real-world demands of training and competition.

    Sport has always been central to Ethan’s life. He competed in tennis and football with clubs including Long Eaton United F.C., Beeston F.C., Toton F.C., and Erewash F.C., before moving into track athletics in his mid-teens, competing for Nottingham and continuing through school into early university. He remains highly active through mid-to-long distance running, cycling, gym training, and wakeboarding, keeping his clinical thinking grounded in the realities of load management, performance goals, and returning to sport.

    Ethan’s early diagnosis of idiopathic juvenile arthritis also gave him first-hand insight into the challenges of long-term conditions, pain, fatigue, reduced joint function, and the emotional impact of time away from sport. That experience has shaped his empathy as a clinician and strengthened his commitment to helping people feel confident in their bodies again, whether they’re managing a persistent condition, recovering from injury, or aiming to move and perform better.

    By combining academic knowledge with lived sporting experience, Ethan brings a practical, supportive, and outcomes-focused approach to rehabilitation and podiatric care, helping patients move more efficiently, recover effectively, and return to the activities they enjoy.

  • Katey TrumanStudent Podiatrist

    Katey Truman:

    Student Podiatrist

    Katey is a Year 3 Podiatry student at the University of Plymouth, working towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatry. With over two years of hands-on clinical experience, she enjoys supporting both children and adults with a wide range of everyday foot concerns, helping to relieve pain, improve comfort, and keep people active. Whether it’s an ingrown toenail, a verruca, or something in between, Katey’s focus is on making sure patients feel looked after and leave their appointment feeling better than when they arrived.

    Katey has a particular interest in toenail reconstruction and paraffin wax therapy. She loves seeing the confidence boost these treatments can bring and finds it genuinely rewarding when patients see their results and leave feeling happier and more comfortable.

    Naturally chatty, friendly, and approachable, Katey values building genuine connections with patients. She aims to make every appointment relaxed and reassuring, listening carefully, explaining things clearly, and helping people feel confident in their treatment plan.

    Outside of the clinic, Katey enjoys running (as long as the weather behaves, rain and cold are a firm no!), walking her two cocker spaniels (or more accurately, being walked by them), and spending quality time with friends and family.

  • Lucy HayesReceptionist

    Lucy Hayes:

    Receptionist

    Lucy is part of the friendly front-of-house team at the Foot, Knee and Back Clinic, sharing reception duties with Mary. Warm, welcoming, and wonderfully organised, Lucy will help you get booked in quickly and make sure you’re scheduled with the right clinician for your concern, so your visit feels straightforward from the moment you get in touch.

    Known for keeping the kettle on, Lucy is always happy to offer patients a cup of tea or coffee while they wait for their appointment, helping create the calm, caring atmosphere we’re proud of.

    Outside the clinic, Lucy enjoys long walks with her two dogs, getting lost in a good book, and listening to music. She’s also a keen knitter, and if you ever need proof, just ask about the cosy socks she can make!

  • Clare Flintham: Bsc (Hons) Podiatry, MChs. HCPC CH13009Podiatrist

    Clare Flintham:

    Bsc (Hons) Podiatry, MChs. HCPC CH13009

    Clare Flintham is the joint proprietor of the Long Eaton Foot, Knee and Back Clinic and an experienced podiatrist with nearly three decades of clinical practice. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry from the University of Leicester in 1996, having completed her three-year degree training at Nene College, Northampton. Clare also holds a postgraduate diploma in Health Service Research, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based care and continual professional development.

    Clare has built a strong surgical understanding of foot pain and complex lower-limb conditions. She is particularly experienced in assessing and managing problems such as hammertoes, Morton’s neuroma, metatarsalgia, bunions, hallux limitus, plantar fasciitis, and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, helping patients reduce pain, improve function, and return to daily activity with confidence.

    Clare spent over 20 years working within the NHS, much of that time supporting podiatric surgery services. She began her career working with people living with diabetes at the Paula Carr Diabetes Unit before moving to the East Midlands, where she developed further expertise in general podiatry and biomechanics. From early 1999, she worked as part of the podiatric surgery team at Park House, alongside her work in private practice.

    In the clinic, Clare is known for her thorough, reassuring approach and her focus on high-quality assessment and treatment planning. Her specialist skills include treatments delivered under local anaesthetic, including nail surgery, verruca treatment, fungal nail management, and administering cortisone injections where appropriate.

    Outside of work, Clare loves unwinding with a good book. She’s also passionate about open water swimming all year round (yes, even in winter) and enjoys walking and spending time outdoors whenever she gets the chance.

  • Mary EllisReceptionist

    Mary Ellis

    Mary is often your first point of contact at the Foot, Knee and Back Clinic, whether you’re calling to book an appointment or arriving in person. Friendly, organised, and approachable, she helps keep everything running smoothly, making sure you’re booked in with the right practitioner and feel comfortable from the moment you step into reception.

    Mary understands that visiting a clinic can feel daunting, especially for new patients. She has a calm, reassuring manner and loves having a chat to help put people at ease while they wait. She takes pride in creating a reception space that feels welcoming, relaxed, and informative.

    Outside of work, Mary enjoys getting out for walks and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.