Patient stories

At just a few weeks old, concerns were raised about Gabriel’s head shape and he was later treated for metopic craniosynostosis. After a successful procedure at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Gabriel was referred to us for helmet therapy to support his recovery. This is his journey from early concerns through to cranial remoulding with the LOCband Lite.

After years of struggling with ill-fitting AFOs, Christopher found new freedom with two bespoke, carbon-fibre orthotic solutions, restoring his mobility and allowing him to get back to what he loves, like indoor climbing.

Nick first noticed changes to his chest in his early teens, but struggled to find support through the NHS. After doing his own research, he found us and began non-surgical treatment with Connor Mumford, one of our senior orthotists. Using a vacuum bell and rib-flaring brace, and staying committed throughout, Nick achieved better results than expected feeling supported every step of the way.

Jasmine, who lives with cerebral palsy and functional neurological disorder (FND), was finding it difficult to stand and walk. After being referred to our Cambridge clinic, she was fitted with bespoke AFOs using 3D scanning instead of traditional casting. With ongoing support and determination, Jasmine has already made incredible progress, including walking with parallel bars, something she once thought impossible.

Gabriel was treated for craniosynostosis at just three months old. After surgery, he began helmet therapy with us to support his head shape. With ongoing support and regular reviews, his asymmetry reduced from 8mm to 1mm and he is now thriving.

After concerns about plagiocephaly were raised later than expected, Jack began LOCband Lite treatment at 10 months old. His head shape improved significantly, and his parents felt supported and reassured throughout their experience with LOC

Michael has made excellent progress in treating his pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and rib flaring through a personalised combination of vacuum bell therapy, bracing and a structured exercise programme.

Aisha has always been independent, navigating life with determination despite mobility challenges from post-polio syndrome. With the support of her custom carbon fibre KAFO from LOC, she’s now walking three miles comfortably an empowering step forward in her journey.

Discover how Tommy’s head shape improved significantly with LOCband Lite therapy. Read his inspiring plagiocephaly helmet treatment story

21-year-old Emma, who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, is learning to walk again thanks to bespoke carbon fibre AFOs from LOC Cambridge, dramatically improving her mobility and quality of life.

Lexie’s journey: A family’s determination to find the right orthotic treatment

“He will be in a wheelchair for life by the age of 12” Archie’s mum was told. Thanks to LOC, he isn’t.

Discover how Ethan improved his pectus carinatum using our custom slimline brace non-surgical treatment with expert guidance from our clinical team.

Max’s severe plagiocephaly journey with the LOCBand Lite.

Amelia’s GP identified tightness in her neck before concerns were raised about her head shape. Senior Orthotist Jo Drake supported her with a LOCband Lite cranial remoulding helmet, which improved her overall head shape and asymmetry.

Alex achieved 100% correction of his chest shape thanks to vacuum bell treatment

LOC’s pectus brace successfully treats teenage patient Aris’ combined pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, and rib flaring.

Will’s pectus carinatum visibly improved after 6 months of treatment with LOC’s bespoke pectus braces

After travelling from Israel, Tal’s mother explains why she insisted on getting the Cunningham Brace for her son’s club foot.

Natasha can walk again thanks to her new orthotics

Cerebral palsy patient Lucas sees significant improvement in his walking after six months with new custom Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) from London Orthotic Consultancy’s Manchester clinic.

How a Reciprocating Gait Orthosis, or RGO, helped nine-year-old Ted rehabilitate and get on his feet after a spinal tumour left him with spinal injury and paralysis.

John walks again without aids thanks to Carbon Fibre Neuro Swing AFO

Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at 14 years old, Polly and her mum Zoe looked to bracing to help her curve.