When John came to see us, his ankle was in a bad way. He had around 60mm of his tibia missing and not much if any talus present. He needed crutches to support him to walk. A gait analysis and a new bespoke carbon fibre knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) later and he is able to walk again without crutches.
A mother of one of our patients shares her perspective on what it's like being a parent to a child with spina bifida.
In recognition of the national National Foot Drop Awareness Day, we share some facts about this condition as well as case histories of patients who are currently using orthotics to help treat it.
New bespoke AFOs help get Grace, who has cerebral palsy, out of her wheelchair and back walking again.
A bespoke AFO is helping Tara, who has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), walk without pain.
Para-athlete Bebe Jackson gets an immediate boost with a bespoke carbon fibre splint from LOC. She has now qualified to represent England in the Commonwealth Youth Games later this year.
Bespoke Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are helping Gus, who has severe hypermobility, learn to walk and play football.
LOC is delighted to welcome Professor Saeed Forghany BSc, MSc, PhD to our Manchester clinic. He brings with him over 24 years’ experience in orthotics, with his special interests including Gait Analysis, CAD/CAM, footwear & foot orthoses and positional plagiocephaly.
A pair of Neuro Swing AFOs are improving movement for this Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient.
Bespoke carbon fibre AFOs help Liberty, who has Cortical Dysplasia, get back to walking and horseriding without pain.
Mo can stand again thanks to the Neuro HiTronic Knee system joint prescribed and manufactured for him by LOC.
Learn how bespoke AFOs are helping Flora, who has spina bifida, learn to walk and gain more independence.
LOC’s Cambridge Clinic to move to new premises in February 2023.
Dr Buxton has Post-Polio Syndrome. Having been treated by LOC he knows that the bespoke orthotics prescribed and manufactured for him will keep him standing and walking in comfort.
Snowboarder hopes to compete for GB in the Winter Paralympics in 2026
LOC fitted Mariam, who has cerebral palsy, with rigid AFOs to help her regain her confidence, balance and improve her posture and walking.
Blake Creeley hoping for a new start after visiting LOC’s Gait Lab in Salford
American pediatric specialist visits LOC to gain more understanding of OSKAR
Featured orthotist George Coles explains the importance of splints, braces and insoles in Arthritis Digest
LOC’s Romford Clinic is Moving to Hornchurch on the 30th May 2022
LOC welcomes Super Sofia to its Gait Laboratory at Salford University
Meet Jack who joined LOC in January as a Senior Orthotist
Rob can walk again thanks to the Neuro Swing AFO that LOC prescribed and manufactured for him
LOC’s Orthotic Clinic at Salford University’s teaching hospital to re-open on 14th February.
To mark World Polio Day, here are some of LOC’s patients whose orthotic treatment has had a huge impact on their comfort, mobility, and independence.
Success stories for World Cerebral Palsy Day
Cerebral Palsy conditions, symptoms and how Orthotics can help
22-month-old Scarlett, who has periventricular leukomalacia, struggled to stand independently because of the condition, but her new AFOs from our Bolton clinic are making a world of difference!
An introduction to LOC's new website and what to look out for
Neurotronic KAFO is game-changing for post-polio patient, Sarah
Sofia’s AFOs Help Her to Stand and Walk During Lockdown
Meet John Turner – our Manchester Orthotics Lead
Sam Walmsley to explain OSKAR Framework to Neuro Conference 2021 Delegates
LOC’s gait lab has helped Lilac to move independently
Information regarding COVID-19 & our current protocols
LOC to launch OSKAR Framework to CMSUK 2020 Delegates
