Michael Concannon

Michael Concannon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Human and Health Sciences at the University of Huddersfield, where he has been a faculty member since June 2000. He serves as Subject Area Leader for Physiotherapy & Podiatry within the Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise and is a member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and clinical practice, with a strong focus on ethics, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and podiatric therapeutics.

His research interests include:

• Podiatry and foot biomechanics
• Ethics in healthcare and clinical decision-making
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Diabetes-related foot care
• Person-centered and ethical care models
• Phenomenological and hermeneutical qualitative research
• Wound and corn/verruca management

His recent publications (2012–2019) reflect a strong emphasis on clinical trials, particularly in the treatment of verrucae and corns, ethical dimensions of practice, and patient-centered outcomes. Key themes include comparative effectiveness of salicylic acid versus debridement, silver nitrate applications, patient preference in treatment, and ethical implementation gaps in healthcare. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Scientific recognition includes a Google Scholar h-index of 7 (133 citations) and a Scopus h-index of 51, indicating significant scholarly impact. He has been cited in patents and has attracted media attention, including expert commentary on verruca treatment.

Michael Concannon actively supervises PhD students and contributes to academic service through roles such as PhD examiner, invited speaker, and conference participant. He maintains an active clinical profile, notably providing podiatric services to Lancashire County Cricket Club, bridging academic research with real-world application.