KYLE FOSTER
BSC (HONS) PGCERT PGDIP MSCOR MHCPC MBMUS
Owner, Advanced Radiographic Practitioner and Musculoskeletal Ultrasonographer
Kyle is a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Keele University and an experienced Advanced Radiographic Practitioner and Ultrasonographer, with over 20 years of experience working within the NHS across diagnostic imaging and ultrasound.
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Society and College of Radiographers and the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS). Alongside his academic role, Kyle remains clinically active, with a particular specialist interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound, injury assessment and diagnostic imaging.
Kyle is actively involved in ultrasound education and professional development and has contributed educational resources to BMUS, supporting the continuing professional development of ultrasound practitioners. His work combines clinical practice, education and the development of evidence-informed approaches to musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Background
With a National Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences, Kyle developed an interest in sports injury, biomechanics and medical imaging. This encouraged him to study for an undergraduate degree in Diagnostic Radiography from Birmingham City University, qualifying with honours in 2007. Throughout his career, he has developed skills in various medical imaging modalities working closely with orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists alike.
Kyle extended his role further, achieving distinction in the post graduate diploma of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound in 2012 from University of Liverpool.
Many Musculoskeletal Ultrasound examinations are performed by practitioners without formalised training.
In contrast, Kyle has years of experience and formal training, and qualified with a distinction from Canterbury Christ Church University in his CASE accredited post graduate qualification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Most recently, in order to strengthen his clinical knowledge in musculoskeletal pathology, Kyle took the extra step and became the first ever sonographer to qualify with a postgraduate certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine from the University of Leeds, a course traditionally reserved for medics and first contact practitioners.
Kyle is currently working towards a postgraduate certificate in Education with Keele University, and has written and teaches their Masters of Science in Medical Imaging course.
Kyle works hard to be in the best possible position to target and diagnose your musculoskeletal complaints, and provide you with the most skilled opinion in the region. He prides himself on his ability to give a 'lay-man's' explanation to talk you through your scan and results.