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View our privacy policyWhat sets our bespoke orthotics apart is the exceptional quality control we maintain through our in-house manufacturing, made possible by our sister company, LOC Manufacturing.
Since we opened in 2005, LOC has considerably expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
Over the years we’ve recruited a group of technicians who are both highly skilled and very experienced. We’re now also bringing on our own younger recruits; each staff member has a specific specialised skill that contributes to the quality of the bespoke orthotics we produce.
Because our manufacturing unit is on-site at our headquarters clinic in Kingston upon Thames, we can offer patients many benefits. Our orthotists and technicians work closely together to produce the highest quality bespoke orthotics in the UK.
We do not have to rely on outside suppliers, so we’re able to exercise exacting quality control and produce even complex orthotics considerably faster. In some cases, this is within 48 hours.
This close partnership between orthotist and technician means that quite subtle design requirements can be incorporated into each orthosis we produce.
This can make all the difference in terms of fit and comfort and optimises the effect of the original orthotic prescription. Even at the fitting stage, we can fine-tune our orthotics quickly and easily.
We are constantly innovating for the benefit of our patients, with new cutting-edge technology to aid both design and manufacture including:
We are increasingly looking at ways to revolutionise and optimise our bespoke orthotics with additive manufacturing (3D printing). Our in-house design team developed the new LOCband Lite based upon HP’s Multijet Fusion technology (MJF).
This new 3D printed cranial helmet features a lightweight design thanks to the thinner wall thickness and vented meshes. This has a number of tangible benefits for our patients: much more cooling due to greater heat dissipation and reduced neck strain (torticollis) due to a lightweight design.
At the London Orthotic Consultancy, we specialise in crafting bespoke carbon fibre orthotics using advanced prepreg carbon fibre technology in our in-house manufacturing lab.
This cutting-edge material offers exceptional strength, reduced weight, and a slim profile, resulting in orthoses that are more durable, comfortable, and energy-efficient than those made with traditional materials. Ideal for individuals with complex musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, our carbon fibre orthotics enhance mobility, endurance, and overall clinical outcomes—empowering patients to walk further, faster, and with greater confidence.
Victor is a seven-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machine manufactured by Rodin4D that can precisely mill orthotic moulds in any direction and across any plane.
For the first time, we can design, model and manufacture trickier and unusual ergonomic orthotic (body) shapes onsite at our clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames.
The London Orthotic Consultancy is only the second location in the UK to have a robot with Victor’s capabilities.
Our manufacturing technicians have a wide array of experience between them. Their specialisms uphold the best traditions of craftsmanship in metalwork and leatherwork, as well as insoles, plaster, and pre-preg carbon fibre in our bespoke AFOs and KAFOs.
We’re proud to be officially accredited by Made in Britain, a mark that recognises British manufacturers committed to excellence. All our bespoke orthotics are crafted in-house at our UK workshop, ensuring quality, precision, and care at every step.
The Made in Britain mark highlights our dedication to supporting British industry and guarantees that our products are made to the highest standards right here in Great Britain.
We’re happy to answer any questions you might have, with no commitment to proceed with treatment.
