How can you look after your feet?

How can you look after your feet?

From What's Up Docs? by BBC Radio 4

April 14, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 132

About this episode

The episode discusses the biology and care of feet, featuring insights from a biomechanics expert.

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode, they turn their attention to our feet. They explore the biology and mechanics of our feet and what happens when that delicate balance goes wrong. They also look at footwear and the little changes that can go a long way in giving our feet the love and care they truly deserve. Joining them is Anthony Redmond, Professor of Clinical Biomechanics at the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine. A podiatrist by training, Professor Redmond researches the relationship between mechanics and biology in musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on the foot and ankle. If you want to get in touch, you can email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 08000 665 123. Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Professor Anthony Redmond Producer: Faye Lyons-White Executive Producer: Jo Rowntree Editor: Researcher: Samara Linton Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Visual Producer: Leon Gower Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Ruth Rainey At the BBC…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Anthony Redmond

Topics covered

  • foot health
  • podiatry
  • biomechanics
  • footwear
  • musculoskeletal conditions

Keywords

  • feet
  • health
  • podiatrist
  • biomechanics
  • footwear
  • musculoskeletal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, BBC Radio 4, Loftus Media

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