Alex Townsend
Podiatrist
Introduction
I am an experienced MSK and Sports Podiatrist with expertise in professional and recreational sports injury management. I have led MSK podiatry services across London.I can help manage complex foot and ankle pathology and lower limb biomechanics, and I collaborate with foot and ankle surgery teams, sports medicine consultants, and physiotherapists to provide multidisciplinary care to patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry
- PGCert Podiatric Sports Medicine
- BSc(Hons) Podiatry
Specialist Interests
- Lower Limb
- Running Injuries (bone and soft tissue)
- Biomechanically driven pain
- Foot Orthoses
- Gait Analysis
- Foot and Ankle
Sporting Interests
- Running
- Triathlons
- Cricket
- Rugby
- Football
- Cycling
Alex is a Podiatrist with extensive experience working across the NHS and private sectors, providing high quality and advanced foot care to patients
I graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc(Hons) in Podiatry in 2015 and later studied Podiatric Sports Medicine at Queen Mary’s University of London.
Since then, I’ve gained extensive experience in both the NHS and private sectors, providing advanced foot care and now specialising in sporting injuries. I have worked at the London Marathon seven times; including three times with the professionals, providing medical care to athletes.
I also have experience working with professional footballers, rugby players, stage performers, and recreational athletes. Currently, I practice full-time as a Sports and MSK Podiatrist at Pure Sports Medicine’s St Paul’s and Canary Wharf clinics, with a focus on biomechanics, gait analysis, foot orthoses therapy, and sports injury management.
I’ve been actively involved in the Royal College of Podiatry, volunteering for educational videos and working with Health Education England as an ambassador for Podiatry.
My contributions led to dual Fellowships at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the Royal College of Podiatry in London.
I am passionate about endurance sports, I’m a keen triathlete and cyclist. I regularly compete in marathons and Ironman distance triathlons, which has further fuelled my interest in Podiatric Sports Medicine and exercise-related injuries.
Prior to being full time at Pure Sports Medicine; Lead MSK Specialist Podiatrist roles at Healthshare Wandsworth and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
Podiatry
Alex’s Locations
St Paul’s
1 New Change, London EC4M 9AB
Our St Paul’s clinic occupies a prime location on the 1st floor of the One New Change development, convenient to Cannon Street, Mansion House and Blackfriars. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Opening Times
Opening Times- Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
AccessibilityStep free access including lifts in One New Change and accessible toilet, shower and changing facilities in clinic.
Canary Wharf
Level 2, Cabot Place West, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QT
Our Canary Wharf clinic is located within Cabot Place in the centre of Canary Wharf, convenient to East London, Greenwich and Blackheath. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Opening Times
- Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday: 9am – 3pm
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
Lift access next to 'Yolk' on ground floor to Level 2, Cabot Place West, accessible toilet, shower and gym facilities.
