NINA DAVIES

Presentation Title:

Flat feet and chronic disease - is there a link? 

Presentation Overview:

Good foot health for children is valued; it keeps children active on their feet and pain free. Foot posture concerns are one of the most common concerns in podiatry clinics. It raises many questions, including what management approaches are most appropriate to achieve optimal foot health. Reflecting on clinical outcome and population health data, this presentation will explore whether it’s time to refocus our energies, moving from foot posture to outcome and participation models of care.

Bio:

Nina Davies is an Advanced Podiatrist (paediatrics) and Clinical System Lead (diabetes) for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. She is a visiting lecturer at Staffordshire University, delivering contemporary modules in paediatrics for the MSc Podiatric Biomechanics programme. Nina has over 20 years’ clinical experience and manages a caseload of children and adults with a variety of complex needs. She is research active to support her role and is involved in projects associated with outcome measures, toe walking and orthotic use in children. Nina is passionate developing paediatric practice nationally. She is the post graduate advisor for the Children’s Podiatry Special Advisory Group, editor for the Children’s Podiatry Clinical Framework and works with the College of Podiatry to promote podiatry.