Gordon Hendry

Gordon Hendry is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Podiatry at Glasgow Caledonian University, specializing in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, biomechanics, and health economics. He leads research on foot-related impairments in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and psoriatic arthritis. His work integrates clinical practice with advanced imaging techniques (e.g., musculoskeletal ultrasound) and patient-centered outcomes.

Research Interests:

• Rheumatoid arthritis foot disease activity assessment using tools like the RADAI-F5
• Plantar heel pain management through orthoses and exercise
• Functional disability in inflammatory arthritis and its multidisciplinary management
• Ultrasound and sonoelastography applications in tendon pathology

Recent Work Trends:

Recent publications focus on diabetes-related foot ulcer remission terminology, gait rehabilitation for early arthritis, and tendon elasticity in osteoarthritis. His studies emphasize patient and clinician perspectives in clinical tool implementation and outcome measurement.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of the BHPR/Arthritis Research UK Silver Medal (2011)
• Principal Investigator for projects on foot joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes prevention studies

Advising & Collaborations:

Supervises studentships on foot health in restrictive eating disorders and musculoskeletal ultrasound applications. Collaborates with clinicians on trials like the GREAT (Gait Rehabilitation in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis) program.

Labs/Teams:

Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing foot disease in rheumatology and diabetes contexts, leveraging Glasgow Caledonian’s podiatry resources.