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New Senior Orthotist Jack

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New Senior Orthotist Jack

BY Jon W

01 March 2022

Meet Jack, our new Senior Orthotist

Jack qualified from The University of Strathclyde in 2015 with an honours degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics. He has since worked in some of the most respected clinics in the UK including Great Ormond Street Hospital, University College London Hospital and The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Over the years, Jack has accumulated invaluable experience across a wide range of patients, both adults and children, who presented with rare, challenging conditions. He particularly enjoys working with children because of the joy they bring. He is a former member of the Education Committee at the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists, where he has presented on a number of occasions at their annual conferences. Jack specialises in musculoskeletal foot and ankle, hypermobility, neurological paediatric treatment, post Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) orthoses and idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis but is ever ready to take on a new challenge.  

What made you choose a career in orthotics?

As someone born with a cleft lip and palate, I’ve always taken an interest in healthcare and the potential that innovation has to change lives. I’m forever grateful to the clinicians who have made a difference to my life and love this job because it enables me to find solutions to people’s problems, improve their quality of life, enabling them to return to the activities they love. I celebrate the fact that people are diverse and have their own quirks - that’s what makes us human and interesting! As an orthotist, it’s great to be able to build relationships with my patients, to spend the time to understand them and their needs, and then have the unique opportunity to design something to meet their challenges. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than seeing an orthosis make a tangible difference to people’s lives.  

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What are you excited about at LOC?

I think it’s an exciting time to be an orthotist with developments in both the manufacturing and clinical side of things. In terms of manufacturing, it’s great to trial and combine both old and new data capture techniques and I’m always impressed when I see how precise the 3D scans are of our patients! Other than that, utilising additive manufacturing (3D printing) and unique materials like carbon fibre is great too. Then there’s a move in healthcare to treat patients holistically, aiming not only to rehabilitate but to really optimise people’s potential and quality of life which I fully embrace. Traditional concepts are being challenged and adapted. Challenging to keep up with, but very exciting! LOC embraces new technology and new techniques for the benefit of its patients, and I am really excited to be part of the LOC team.  

What’s life like outside of work?

Aside from watching Netflix all day? Hmm… … eating pizza? Jokes aside, I enjoy being physically active with sports including climbing and Brazilian ju-jitsu; cooking east-Asian food and trying new recipes on my (poor) wife. I also spend quite a bit of time helping out at a local church. That aside, Netflix and pizza nights are still a favourite.

Anything to add/say to our patients?

Look forward to meeting you! If you’re so inclined, feel free to ask me for some stickers at the end of your appointment!    

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FAQs:

What are your facilities at the Kingston clinic?

We have the following facilities and amenities at our Kingston Upon Thames location: Free parking Wheelchair ramp Disabled toilet Baby changing facilities We also have the Gait Laboratory for orthotics patients and Onsite Manufacturing for speedy turnarounds and adjustments whilst you wait.

What facilities are at the Cambridge clinic?

We have the following facilities and amenities at our Cambridge location: Gait Laboratory Free parking outside the clinic Disabled toilet

What facilities are at the Bristol clinic?

We have the following facilities and amenities at our Bristol location: Free parking directly outside the clinic Large Waiting Room Free tea, coffee and water No Toys (Due to Health & Safety Requirements of the clinic) Baby changing space (In clinic room) Fully wheelchair accessible Short walk to Clifton Village centre for shops, restaurants & cafes For more information, visit Litfield House Medical Centre.

What facilities are at the Manchester OSKAR clinic?

LOC’s clinic is based in the University of Salford’s Podiatry Department and provides treatments for orthotics, scoliosis, pectus deformities, positional plagiocephaly and club foot. It is also the base for LOC’s northern OSKAR clinic which is run by Sam Walmsley, clinical director of LOC, in conjunction with Elaine Owen MBE MSc SRP MCSP.

What are the best clothes to wear?

Clothing worn is dependent on which clinic you are attending. You will be sent a letter detailing what clothing to wear along with all other details prior to any appointment at the clinic.