Podiatrists may play a special role within the coverage during many different sports activities, in particular at endurance activities including the marathon where the foot is confronted with a whole lot of stress. Blisters and some other traumas are routine during these kinds of activities. A recently available episode of the podiatry live, PodChatLive reviewed the function of podiatry at a variety of sporting events. The guest that the hosts talked to in that show was Mandy Abbott who is a lecturer in podiatry at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, the United Kingdom. She is also the Clinical Director for the Special Olympics UK and was Head Podiatrist at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the European Games in 2015 as well as the World Indoor Athletics in 2018. These roles gave her a very special understanding of the part which podiatry can begin to play in giving expertise at these types of sport events. The episode reviewed about how exactly better to prepare yourself to be a part of a multidisciplinary team during these big games or occasions. It is very important comprehend acute injury’s management and be very skilful at taping methods. Mandy gave insights into the kind of things which Podiatry tends to take care of at such sports, along with the personal/professional value in participating at this kind of activities.

Mandy Abbotts key areas of work are in sports injuries along with lower limb dysfunction. Mandy works together several sports experts such as a number of football squads. Within the position being a Clinical Director for Special Olympics, Mandy has become associated with national and world games and has managed to involve the students in foot assessment of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Mandy's research pursuits are typically the results of foot supports on human motion. Mandy has been given her Fellowship of the College of Podiatrists in Podiatric Medicine from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.