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Victor the robot brings new orthotic innovations to LOC

Rodin4D’s Victor is a seven axis Computer Numerical Control orthotic milling machine. The London Orthotic Consultancy is only the second UK location to acquire this orthotic technology, equipping us to design, model and manufacture ergonomic orthotics on site at our clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames.

Determination pays off for young scoliosis patient

16 year old Ariana has scoliosis. She has achieved fantastic improvements through a dedicated programme of exercises prescribed by LOC physiotherapist, Debs Turnbull.

LOC Saved my Vacation with KAFO Technology

When John Beacom's KAFO let him down whilst on holiday this summer, he turned to LOC to rescue the situation! Not only did we fix his current KAFO, we also arranged an upgraded solution that has improved his knee hyperextension and overall gait.

Scoliosis: Which chairs, mattresses and pillows should I be using?

Below are some of the most common questions about chairs, furniture, sitting positions and mattresses, asked by patients undergoing treatment, with LOC’s Schroth-Certified physiotherapist Deborah Turnbull to answer them.

Summer sandals with bespoke orthotic insoles created for LOC patient

Any regular wearer of bespoke insoles, or ‘inserts’ will tell you how difficult it can be to find appropriate footwear in the warm summer months. One of our patients, who wears insoles every day to help her with her complex foot pain, approached us with a request to make a pair of bespoke sandals with built-in insoles for the summer.

Scoliosis and Sport: The Best and Worst Exercises for You

Patients often ask our clinicians about which lifestyle changes they can make to slow the progression of their curve and get the most from bracing treatment. Below are some common questions asked by patients undergoing treatment, with Schroth Certified physiotherapist Deborah Turnbull here to answer them.

Bespoke Orthotic Treatment for Cerebral Palsy - A Mother’s Perspective

"Zack is 12 and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, later he presented with spastic quadriplegia. I was extremely lucky to find Elaine Owen at Bangor when Zack was 9 months old. It wasn’t until I moved to various other counties that I realised there are many different ways of managing Zack’s condition, sadly not with the same outcome."

LOC Opens OSKAR Clinic in conjunction with Elaine Owen at Salford University

LOC is pleased to announce the opening of a new monthly clinic in the Gait Lab at the teaching hospital of Salford University, outside Manchester. The new OSKAR clinic focuses on orthotic methods of treating children with lower limb neuromuscular conditions.

Results from our pectus patient survey are in

The London Orthotic Consultancy has been treating pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum since 2010. We asked both former and current pectus patients to complete a survey about their experience, of which we are proud to announce the results.

LOC creates club foot prop for BBC’s ‘Call the Midwife’

Back in April, the London Orthotic Consultancy was approached by the BBC costume department with a request to make a footwear adaption prop for the 90-minute Christmas edition of Call the Midwife which aired on 25th December 2018.

Results from our scoliosis patient survey data results are in

The London Orthotic Consultancy opened its scoliosis clinic in 2017 and, since then, has treated many patients non-surgically with a combination of physiotherapy and spinal bracing, using the Gensingen Brace by Dr Weiss®. We asked both former and current scoliosis patients to complete a survey about their experience, of which we are proud to announce the results.

Adult Scoliosis Bracing: Sinead’s Story

Sinead was diagnosed with scoliosis in her early twenties, but was informed that her case wasn’t severe enough to operate. It wasn't until much later in life when her symptoms started to impact her work that she visited LOC for treatment. She was fitted with a Gensingen brace and in the first 3 months since then, her spine rotation has halved from 16֯ to 8֯.

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