Meet The Team at RS Podiatry Clinic
Mr Rick Cheema
Director
Musculoskeletal, Biomechanics & Sports Podiatrist BSc.Hons Podiatry, PgCert, RCPod, HCPC. Reg.
Hello!
I believe that no one should feel defined or limited by foot, ankle, or leg pain. When discomfort affects how you move, work, exercise, or simply get through the day, it can take far more than a physical toll. Helping people regain confidence in their bodies and return to the activities that matter to them is what drives my work.
I’m Rick, the Clinical Director and founding podiatrist at RS Podiatry Clinic in Meriden. I specialise in diagnosing and managing painful foot, ankle, hip, and leg conditions in people whose daily lives are being restricted by pain, whether symptoms have developed gradually, followed an injury, or persisted despite previous treatment.
My clinical approach blends current sports medicine research with biomechanics, rehabilitation, and functional movement analysis. I have a particular interest in chronic and persistent pain, especially in cases where symptoms have failed to settle or keep recurring. I always aim to treat the person rather than just the affected area, tailoring care around individual goals, work demands, lifestyle, and long-term health.
This area of podiatry is meaningful to me because I’ve seen first-hand how frustrating it can be when pain disrupts training, work, or everyday life, even when someone is doing many things “right”. That perspective has shaped how I assess and manage injury, with a strong focus on education, realistic load management, and building resilience over time, rather than quick fixes or unrealistic expectations.
Outside of clinic, health and movement play an important role in my own life. I place a strong emphasis on overall wellbeing, mindset, and balance. Given the opportunity, I’m usually in the gym, out for a run, playing five- or seven-a-side football, or simply getting outside for a walk. I believe these habits support not only physical health, but also mental clarity and resilience.
Above all else, I’m most content spending time with my wife and our kind-hearted, curious four-year-old daughter, who already insists she’s going to “fix patients like Dadda”. It’s a busy life, but one I’m very grateful for.
Clinician Credentials
- Member of The Royal College of Podiatrists
- HCPC Registered Practitioner
- Post-grad Certification (& masters modules) in Musculoskeletal Conditions of The Foot & Ankle, specialising in heel pain.
- Part of the medical team for the Commonwealth Games 2022
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine 2021
- Year long course specialising in running related injuries and advanced gait analysis
- Further courses in advanced walking biomechanics and gait analysis
- Local Anaesthesia administration
- Qualified in Steroid Injection Therapy
- Prescription Only Medicine Certification (POMs)
- Trained in Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Myofascial and soft tissue work
- Additional courses in advanced running analysis and gait re-training
- Courses in Strength & Conditioning
- Course in managing ‘Athlete Load Management’ (Dr Tim Gabett)
- Emergency Life Support Training
- Clinical Biomechanics (Staffordshire University)
- Phits Orthotics Expert
- Kinesiology/Rock Taping
- User of the RS Foot-Scan system
- Qualified in mobilisation and manipulation techniques
- Cupping
Mr Luke Ashton
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Performance Specialist, Elite Athlete Consultant Msc BSc
Luke is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach with a deep-rooted background in elite sport and human performance. Holding a First-Class BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning from Loughborough University, Luke has spent over a decade helping athletes and professionals optimise movement, reduce injury risk and perform at their physical peak.
Luke’s career spans work within professional football academies – from League 2 through to Premier League Level – as well as a specialist focus on elite boxing. He has coached athletes from amateur grassroots to world-class, including British Olympians and heavyweight title contenders.
His evidence -based, high-performance approach focuses on restoring movement quality, enhancing strength, and maximising long-term health – making him a powerful partner for clients undergoing biomechanical or gait-related rehab. Luke’s understanding of athletic preparation, injury prevention and post-rehabilitation strength work makes him a valuable referral partner for the RS Podiatry Clinic team.
Outside of elite sport, Luke also works with high-performing business professionals through his coaching brand EliteXec, helping busy leaders lose body fat whilst building muscle and energy without burnout.