Aligned Foot Clinic is a relaxed environment where you will feel at home from your first point of contact with our team.
Our highly experienced and qualified podiatry team provides an unrivalled level of care and premium quality treatment — always thorough, and never rushed.
Foot Align Podiatry is a specialist podiatry service led by Malek Abdo, a locum consultant podiatrist with experience
across both NHS specialist services and leading private practices.
After 8 years working in respected clinics across Cheshire and Manchester — including roles in NHS specialist podiatry
at Salford and private practice at Cheshire Podiatry — Malek identified a gap in the market: a podiatry clinic that
combines clinical expertise with a genuinely down-to-earth, patient-first approach.
Foot Align Podiatry launches with clinics across 3 unique, well-established sites in Cheshire and Manchester, bringing
specialist care to patients who want:
At Aligned, you are not a number — you’re part of the Aligned Foot Clinic family.
We don’t have quotas of patients to rush through the door. We take our time, and we do everything we can to make you
feel comfortable and reassured.
We take the time to get to know you personally, and to understand your needs, your lifestyle and your goals. We make
sure you’re comfortable and relaxed at every visit, and that your individual care is always front and centre. If you’re
anxious about seeing a podiatrist, we’ll give you the extra time, attention and care to put you at ease.
It’s why so many of our patients stay with us for years — including long-term patients who travel from further afield
to see us.
We believe great podiatric care means getting it right, keeping it right, and never treating you as just a set of symptoms. That’s what ALIGN means to us:
Every course of care starts with an accurate diagnosis. We invest the time and use the right assessment tools to understand exactly what's going on before we recommend any treatment.
We treat for long-term outcomes, not just short-term symptom relief. Our goal is lasting improvement in how you move and feel — not a quick fix that brings you back with the same problem.
Your care doesn't happen in isolation. We work as part of an integrated network with GPs, physiotherapists and orthopaedic specialists, so your treatment is joined up wherever else you're receiving care — and it's built to actively improve mobility, reduce pain and restore function.
Every treatment pathway is guided by the evidence. We follow clinically proven approaches, not guesswork, so you can trust the plan we put in front of you
We nurture long-term relationships with our patients, especially where preventative care or chronic condition management is part of the picture. We're with you for the whole journey, not just a single appointment
Combined with a highly qualified, experienced team and a warm, unhurried approach, this is what makes Align patients stay with us for years — and what makes us proud to call them part of the Align family.
I am Malek Abdo BSc (Hons), a HCPC Registered Senior podiatrist with over seven years of clinical experience across both
NHS and private practice. I specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of foot, ankle and
lower limb conditions, helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain and improve their quality of life.
Having worked extensively throughout Cheshire, Greater Manchester and the North West, I have developed expertise in
musculoskeletal (MSK) podiatry, sports injuries, biomechanical assessments, custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, nail
surgery, ingrown toenails, verruca treatment, routine podiatry and high-risk foot management.
Alongside my clinical work, I co-founded and served as Clinical Director of a successful private podiatry service,
leading clinical governance, service development and the implementation of advanced gait analysis and 3D biomechanical
technology. This leadership experience allows me to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care while maintaining the
highest professional standards.
My approach focuses on identifying the underlying cause of foot and lower limb problems rather than simply treating
symptoms. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate and
effective care for their lifestyle and goals.
Whether you are experiencing heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon pain, foot or ankle injuries, ingrown
toenails, diabetic foot problems, corns and calluses, or require routine foot care, I am committed to providing expert
assessment and treatment in a friendly, professional and reassuring environment.
BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine – University of Salford
• HCPC Registered Podiatrist
• Member of the College of Podiatry
• Qualified in Local Anaesthesia and Prescription Only Medicines (POM)
• Phits Insoles 3D
• Swift Microtherapy Trained
• Extensive NHS and Private Practice Experience
• Senior Locum Podiatrist Serving Cheshire and the North West
If you are looking for an experienced Podiatrist in Cheshire, MSK Podiatrist, Sports Podiatrist, or Foot Specialist in Cheshire, I look
forward to helping you achieve healthier, pain-free feet.
Foot pain and recurring foot problems can affect your movement, independence and quality of life. Getting the right assessment early can help prevent the condition from becoming more difficult to manage.
Book an appointment with Aligned Foot Clinic for experienced, personalised podiatry care across Manchester and Cheshire.
