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Hard work pays off for 12-year-old adolescent scoliosis patient Rares

Excellent case history of our poster boy for scoliosis, Rares, who has adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. After wearing his Gensingen spinal brace for 23 hours a day for 3 months, he has achieved impressive corrective results.

Chest bracing works wonders for teenage pectus carinatum patient

Fantastic case history of one of our adolescent pectus carinatum patients who, having previously only been offered surgery by doctors, achieved measurable results from non-surgical bracing with us.

Orthotists Sam and David head to Germany for OT World 2018

Earlier this year, clinicians David and Sam visited OT World, the world's leading event for prosthetics, orthotics and orthopaedic footwear, held in Leipzig, Germany. The event attracted 21,400 professionals from the prosthetics and orthotics industry, exhibiting the latest technology and products.

Dr Weiss visits the clinic for our first Scoliosis Patient Information Day

Dr Weiss, world-renowned Schroth orthopaedic surgeon and creator of the over corrective spinal brace known as the Gensingen brace, spent two days with LOC staff in our Kingston clinic for our first scoliosis patient information day on the 16th June.

Successful helmet therapy results for Francis and his parents

We love being able to share success case histories from helmet therapy, like Francis who achieved a reduced asymmetry from 15mm to 2mm in three months! Senior orthotist Sally talks to us about his journey and what you can expect from plagiocephaly treatment at LOC.

LOC technician Cat to run the St Albans Half Marathon with Aaron in his wheelchair

This Sunday, London Orthotic Consultancy technician Cat will be running the St Albans Half Marathon with Aaron, one of LOC’s patients. The hope is to run the entire 13.1 miles together, with Aaron in his wheelchair and Cat pushing behind.

Iain walks the Thames Path Marathon in his carbon-fibre orthosis for Macmillan Cancer Care

We caught up with Iain Carmichael, recent LOC patient, who is undergoing the mammoth challenge of a 26-mile marathon walk, the Thames Path Mighty Hike for Macmillan Cancer Support with his wife Linda.

LOC Launches Scoliosis clinic at The Portland Hospital

The London Orthotic Consultancy(LOC) has opened a Schroth Best Practice physiotherapy clinic at The Portland Hospital in central London, headed up by Deborah Turnbull BSc, a CSP and HCPC registered physiotherapist who is also certified in both original and modern Best Practice Schroth methods.

Technician Cat runs Sierra Leone Marathon for Street Child Charity

We're excited to announce that one of our orthotic technicians, Cat, will soon be flying off to West Africa having signed up to run the Sierra Leone Marathon with her partner Sam.

Why ‘Special’ Pillows for Flat Head Syndrome Put Babies at Risk of SIDs

Many companies have been quick to market ‘special’ pillows which are said to prevent the occurrence of flat head syndrome. They can be bought for less than £10.00 online in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, but do they actually work? And more importantly – are they safe? The answer to both questions is no.

Nine Flat Head Syndrome Myths: Debunked

Learning that your baby has flat head syndrome can be daunting – especially with the sea of misinformation available on the internet. So, we thought we'd make it easier by debunking 9 common myths about the condition, hoping to put your worries to rest and set the record straight.

Alan Hews speaks about the role of orthotics in rehabilitation at Brain Injury Group Conference

Senior LOC orthotist, Alan Hews, was invited to be a guest speaker at a training day focused on Rehabilitation following Brain Injury, held by The Brain Injury Group earlier this month in central London.

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