Osteoarthritis (OA)

To mark World Polio Day, here are some of LOC’s patients whose orthotic treatment has had a huge impact on their comfort, mobility, and independence.

Featured orthotist George Coles explains the importance of splints, braces and insoles in Arthritis Digest

Adolescent Scoliosis – LOC can assess the risk of the spinal curvature worsening

The LOC Scoliosis Brace can reduce the Cobb angle by over 50%

LOC’s Romford Clinic is Moving to Hornchurch on the 30th May 2022

LOC’s Scoliosis Team at SOSORT annual conference in May

Meet Jack who joined LOC in January as a Senior Orthotist

LOC’s Orthotic Clinic at Salford University’s teaching hospital to re-open on 14th February.

A new chapter starts in LOC’s bracing treatment for scoliosis

Sam Walmsley discusses Pectus Treatment for Carinatrum and Excavatum at LOC with The Academy of Physical Medicine

Celebrating LOCband Lite’s first year since launch – the 250th baby is discharged after successful helmet therapy treatment.

For World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October, read some of the uplifting stories of how LOC has helped children with CP become more mobile and independent thanks to our tailor-made lower limb orthotics.

The London Orthotic Consultancy have a new look & feel to their website. Read this blog article to familiarise yourself with the new site.

Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis – A Comprehensive Package

Meet John Turner – our Manchester Orthotics Lead

Sam Walmsley to explain OSKAR Framework to Neuro Conference 2021 Delegates

Cheneau-Gensingen brace: A proven approach to scoliosis treatment

Information regarding COVID-19 & our current protocols

LOC is delighted to welcome Professor Saeed Forghany BSc, MSc, PhD to our Manchester clinic. He brings with him over 24 years’ experience in orthotics, with his special interests including Gait Analysis, CAD/CAM, footwear & foot orthoses and positional plagiocephaly.

Members of the London Orthotic Consultancy team wearing green for Cerebral palsy awareness day

Sky News published an article this month quoting scientists at Southmead Hospital who claimed there was a lack of research into flat head syndrome and whether helmet therapy works.

Cricket is a physically demanding sport, especially for young, fast bowlers. Recently, we have seen a rise in teenage cricket players being referred to us with pars stress fracture, an injury that affects the area connecting the upper and lower joints of the spine.

Catherine Hendy’s journey into the world of prosthetics and orthotics began in an unconventional way. After completing a degree in art, she then trained as an orthotics technician, before taking up an apprenticeship to become a clinician.