Mr David Gruhl

David Gruhl is an experienced Sports Podiatrist in Central London, specialising in foot, ankle and lower limb pain. He consults in Angel, the City of London and Chelsea, helping patients with conditions such as plantar fasciitis, plantar plate injuries, forefoot pain, flat feet, hypermobility, tibialis posterior tendinopathy, peroneal tendinopathy and arthritis.

His main areas of expertise include bespoke foot orthoses and orthotic insoles, footwear prescription, exercise rehabilitation, diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy. David takes a practical, evidence-based approach, with treatment plans designed to reduce pain, improve function and support a confident return to activity. He also works closely with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals where appropriate to provide comprehensive care.

David completed his Bachelor of Podiatry at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, in 2014, and has worked in sports and musculoskeletal clinics across Australia and the UK. He later completed an MSc in Sports Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, training alongside sports physiotherapists, osteopaths, podiatrists and orthopaedic specialists. He is also currently completing a PGCert in MSK Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle from Brunel University, a CASE-accredited qualification in diagnostic ultrasound assessment.

He has also completed the ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach qualification, which complements his rehabilitation-based approach and supports patients ranging from active individuals to athletes. David serves on the Executive Board of the Podiatric Sports Medicine Specialist Advisory Group and has been awarded Fellowship in Podiatric Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.