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Scoliosis Club Foot orthotics Pectus plagiocephaly oskar Craniosynostosis Clear Filter Keep up to date with all the latest news at The London Orthotic Consultancy via our new blog page. Here you can find information about our clinics, our treatment and the locations we serve, as well as testimonials from many of our valued patients.

Celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on 25th March

Join The London Orthotic Consultancy in celebrating Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on March 25th. Learn just how important expert orthotic care is in enhancing mobility, independence, and quality of life for children and adults with cerebral palsy.

By Daisy

21 March 2025

Introducing the Agilik™ smart orthosis a breakthrough in orthotic technology

Introducing the Agilik™ smart orthosis, a cutting-edge, powered knee orthotic now available in the UK through the London Orthotic Consultancy. Unlike traditional KAFOs or heavy exoskeletons, the Agilik™ provides dynamic knee assistance and offers real-time support, reducing fatigue and improving posture. This pioneering, modern technology can help children and adults with lower limb weakness walk more efficiently and naturally. We are honoured to be selected as the exclusive paediatric specialist centre in the UK for the Agilik™ device.

By Daisy

14 March 2025

Max's severe plagiocephaly journey

When Sophie noticed her baby Max had a persistent flat spot on his head, she was told it would resolve naturally—but it didn’t. Seeking a second opinion led her to the London Orthotic Consultancy, where Max was diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly.

By Daisy

03 March 2025

Romford plagiocephaly clinic celebrates its 250th LOCband Lite patient

A little more than four years after the LOCband Lite's launch, we're proud to have successfully treated our 250th helmet therapy patient at our Romford clinic using our cutting-edge 3D-printed cranial band. After five months of treatment, her final scan showed that her asymmetry had decreased from 12 mm to 3 mm.

By Daisy

10 February 2025

Our response to Sky News article on lack of flat head syndrome research

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 its treatment with cranial remoulding (helmet) therapy. This is our response.

By Daisy

31 January 2025

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

With our non-surgical treatment plan, Alex achieved 100% chest correction in just two years. His treatment involved a combination of dynamic chest compressor and vacuum bell therapy treatment to address his pectus excavatum and rib flaring.

By Daisy

24 January 2025

Bespoke carbon fibre AFO helps Gill get back to the things she loves

Learn how a custom carbon fibre AFO helped Gill regain mobility and comfort despite complex challenges from shin bone (tibia) removal. We created a truly tailored orthotic solution made from pre-preg carbon fibre at our Cambridge clinic.

By Daisy

07 January 2025

From age 4 to 15: Archie’s cerebral palsy journey with bespoke orthotics

Discover how bespoke orthotics and the OSKAR program with Elaine Owen transformed Archie’s life with cerebral palsy quadriplegia, helping him avoid a wheelchair and achieve greater mobility.

By Daisy

06 December 2024

Luca's brachycephaly journey

Luca was diagnosed with moderate to severe brachycephaly, a condition where the head is unusually wide and flat. Here, Mum Lauren tells us his story.

By Daisy

14 November 2024

Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient climbs Mount Kilimanjaro in new AFOs

From debilitating challenges with foot drop to conquering mountains... New carbon-fibre Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) help this Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

By Daisy

07 November 2024

Charlie’s pectus excavatum responds quickly to vacuum bell treatment

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

By Daisy

22 October 2024

Raising Awareness: Pars Fracture Risk in Young Cricketers

Among 14 to 17-year-old cricket players, there is an increased risk of pars stress fracture, or spondylolysis, which can cause lower back pain and reduced mobility. These athletes are at high risk due to their still-developing bones, which struggle to cope with the repetitive stress of fast bowling.

By Daisy

10 October 2024

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