Founded in 2004, the London Orthotic Consultancy is a private clinic that provides bespoke orthotic treatments for a wide range of adult and paediatric medical conditions.
Being a truly independent clinic allows us to prescribe the orthotics we believe are most suitable for our patients, rather than being restricted to a limited, specified corporate range. We are passionate about innovative and evidence-based orthotic solutions and their capabilities to improve lives. Conditions like pectus deformities and scoliosis can now be treated very successfully without surgery with the bespoke braces that we manufacture on-site at our headquarters clinic in Kingston.
Voted Best Orthotic Treatment Group 2023 in the Southern Enterprise Awards.
Our highly qualified clinicians can assess, make and fit bespoke orthotic treatments for a wide range of adult orthotic and paediatric orthotic conditions, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, drop foot and spinal injury.
Our in-house manufacturing workshop and 3D printing workshop allow us to manufacture the highest quality bespoke orthotics.
LOC has pioneered non-surgical treatment for scoliosis in the UK.
We use the best evidence-based bracing techniques based upon Cheneau-Gensingen methodology.
We use this brace in combination with scoliosis physiotherapy to ensure the best possible outcomes, treating all age groups from three to ninety three.
LOC has more experience in treating positional plagiocephaly / flat head syndrome than any other UK clinic.
Numerous studies show cranial remoulding therapy as an effective treatment for infants up to 16 months.
Our LOCband cranial helmets use the latest scanning & 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques.
Club Foot (Talipes) is a condition affecting around one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK.
The Ponseti method is well established as the gold standard treatment for club foot around the world.
LOC has pioneered the use of the Cunningham Brace as the final phase of this treatment replacing the traditional boots and bar approach.
LOC introduced its non-surgical treatment for pectus deformities (chest) back in 2010.
The treatment for pectus carinatum involves wearing a bespoke Dynamic Chest Compressor brace in conjunction with tailored exercises.
Pectus excavatum patients are treated with the Vacuum Bell orthosis. The flexibility of the chest is key meaning older patients can also benefit.
OSKAR stands for Optimal Segmental Kinematics and Alignment Approach to Rehabilitation.
It is an approach to rehabilitation within a specialised clinic that treats children with lower limb neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy & spina bifida.
OSKAR was originally devised by Elaine Owen who was awarded an MBE for her services to children with disability.
Apprentice orthotist 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. Now, she’s been nominated for the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) Student of the Year 2024.
Amelia was diagnosed with tightness in her neck by her GP before her plagiocephaly diagnosis. Clinician Jo Drake treated her with a LOCband Lite cranial remoulding helmet, which improved her overall head shape and asymmetry.
What are lower limb orthotics, and how can they improve mobility and reduce pain? We've put together this summary of the different kinds of lower limb orthotics, from AFOs and KAFOs to more complex orthotics like RGOs, and how they can help patients with their mobility goals.
Barney's very severe flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) and diagnosis of torticollis led to successful helmet therapy with the LOCband, significantly improving his head shape, going from 27mm asymmetry to 12mm.
“It’s life-changing, my swimming coach has even remarked what a difference my treatment has made" Read how pectus bracing treatment helped to correct Aris' complex chest deformity, involving a combination of pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and rib flaring.
Cerebral palsy patient Lucas sees significant improvement in his walking after only six months in his new custom Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs), designed by Professor Saeed Forghany in our Manchester clinic. Hear how a detailed gait analysis and bespoke AFOs significantly improved Lucas's gait and comfort.
Freddie’s positional plagiocephaly was treated successfully with the LOCBand Lite, going from 11mm to 2mm after four months in his helmet.
Adult club foot (talipes) patient Natasha says, "I cannot stress how amazing my AFOs are and how they have changed so much for me. The support they give me allows me to walk without crutches outside the house for the first time in over fifteen years."
Where possible we provide orthotic treatments for specific conditions that are backed by published and peer-reviewed evidence.
Our team of experienced and highly qualified clinicians combine professionalism with a very high level of personal clinical care for their patients.
LOC manufactures the majority of the orthotics it fits itself. We do not have to rely on outside suppliers, so we are able to exercise exacting quality control.
We provide objective measurements pre and post-treatment to provide evidence of the successful outcome of the treatment provided.
Scoliosis Bespoke braces for Scoliosis
We manufacture our LOC Scoliosis Brace in-house at LOC Kingston, it is used in conjunction with specialist scoliosis physiotherapy to correct curves.
