Mr. Clifton Bradeley

Specialist MSK Podiatrist
PhD Research Keele University

Clifton Bradeley is a practitioner with thirty-five years clinical experience in musculoskeletal clinical biomechanics. He has carried out more than 20,000 patient assessments and developed a number of clinical techniques and instrumentation as a HCPC registered practitioner.

As an ex-international athlete for England and Great Britain, Clifton held the British indoor mile record of 3.57.88 min/sec. (England V USA in March 1985). In so doing this Clifton become the first GB athlete to run Sub-4 minutes for the mile on an English indoor track cementing his place in history along with the likes of Roger Bannister (the first man ever to run a sub-4 minute mile in 1954).

Clifton has won several innovation awards for developing techniques and instruments used in clinical biomechanics. This includes a Digital Pelvic Inclinometer (DPI) used to quantify pelvic twist (torsion) in the diagnosis of lower-back pain.

Clifton is currently study for his PhD (part-time) at Keele University investigating pelvic adaptation to limb-length discrepancy.

Clifton continues his passion for clinical biomechanics working full-time at his specialist centre, Sub-4 Clinic, and travels the world as a speaker helping others become great practitioners. He looks after a number of high-end clients including a number of professional sports people and entrepreneurs.

Pelvic Adaptation to Anatomical Limb Length Discrepancy (A-LLD): A PhD Research Update

Clifton presents ground-breaking insights from his PhD research on pelvic adaptation to natural limb length asymmetry. The study highlights the pivotal role of asymmetric ground reaction forces in shaping pelvic mechanics. He details the four potential orientations of pelvic adaptation and demonstrates the use of a digital pelvic inclinometer for accurate measurement and correction. This research sheds light on the biomechanics of pelvic alignment, offering valuable perspectives on managing limb asymmetry and mitigating overuse injuries.

Super-Shoes: Not so Super for Some Runners

Clifton explores the intriguing world of super-shoes, delving into their revolutionary design and performance-enhancing capabilities. Drawing on his experience as a former international runner, he examines the advantages and limitations of this innovative technology. Clifton highlights how these shoes can propel some athletes to greatness while potentially hindering others if they are unprepared or unsuited to the biomechanical changes they introduce. This presentation provides a balanced perspective on the promise and pitfalls of super-shoes in modern running.