Patient stories

How a Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO) helped 11-year-old Ted take strides, use crutches at school and continue his rehabilitation after a spinal tumour left him with a spinal cord 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.

We are pleased to announce that Billy is our 500th patient to be treated for plagiocephaly with the LOCband Lite.

Barney’s journey: treating severe plagiocephaly with the LOCband Lite

A bespoke carbon fibre AFO has helped to transform Gill’s life, helping her overcome complex challenges and return to her favourite activities like gardening.

LOC’s bracing treatment has achieved 90% correction of Jack’s pectus carinatum in only two months

New AFOs help Grace, who has cerebral palsy, out of her wheelchair and walking again

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary neurological disorder affecting the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness, foot drop, and balance issues.

When baby Iyad was born with a noticeably misshapen head, his parents were left feeling confused and unsupported. But with help from the LOCband Lite helmet, Iyad’s severe plagiocephaly was successfully treated in just three months.

Successful craniosynostosis helmet treatment story for little twins

Luca was assessed as having moderate to severe brachycephaly when he was a young baby, a condition in which the head appears wider and flatter than usual. Here, Mum Lauren tells us his story.

After contracting poliomyelitis (polio)  John now has full range thanks to his KAFOs

Aris’ complex chest before treatment showed signs of both pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum and rib flaring

Vacuum bell therapy and custom rib bracing helped Charlie’s pectus excavatum chest shape, reducing his sternum indentation from 40mm to 10mm.

“We were so glad we had George providing Rosie’s helmet treatment. He is informative and knowledgeable, and we always felt he strived to do his best for Rosie.”

Matilde, diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with a Cobb angle of 29 degrees, travelled to us from Chile for her bracing treatment.

This is one person’s experience of scoliosis bracing. Outcomes vary depending on factors such as curve type, growth stage, skeletal maturity and brace wear time. Bracing is one part of scoliosis care and is most effective when delivered alongside medical oversight.

See how a pair of Neuro Swing AFOs are improving mobility and gait pattern for this Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient.

Para-athlete Bebe Jackson gets an immediate boost with a bespoke carbon fibre splint from the London Orthotic Consultancy.

Read about Jacob’s helmet therapy treatment journey following craniosynostosis surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

LOC’s bespoke AFOs have helped Mariam, who has cerebral palsy, regain her confidence.

After a freak cycling accident left him paralysed from the waist down, surgeon Mo Belal is able to stand with the help of LOC’s bespoke Neuro HiTronic Knee joint system.

Meet Nina Sparks, a passionate snowboarder whose determination to overcome multiple sclerosis led her to bespoke orthotic solutions, aiming for the GB Paralympic team