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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
LOC opens its first clinic in Northern Ireland, LOC Belfast, offer non-surgical orthotic treatment for scoliosis, pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum. Here, we will also be able to provide orthotic treatments for a range of adult and paediatric lower limb conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hypermobility, stroke, post-polio syndrome, and multiple sclerosis.
See how a thorough gait analysis and a correctly-fitted, bespoke Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO) helped Ted, a spinal surgery and cancer survivor, improve his rehabilitation and mobility goals, getting him back on his feet again.
When John came to see us, his ankle was in a bad way. He had around 60mm of his tibia missing and not much if any talus present. He needed crutches to support him to walk. A gait analysis and a new bespoke carbon fibre knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) later and he is able to walk again without crutches.
A mother of one of our patients shares her perspective on what it's like being a parent to a child with spina bifida.
In recognition of the national National Foot Drop Awareness Day, we share some facts about this condition as well as case histories of patients who are currently using orthotics to help treat it.
New bespoke AFOs help get Grace, who has cerebral palsy, out of her wheelchair and back walking again.
A bespoke AFO is helping Tara, who has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), walk without pain.
Para-athlete Bebe Jackson gets an immediate boost with a bespoke carbon fibre splint from LOC. She has now qualified to represent England in the Commonwealth Youth Games later this year.
Bespoke Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are helping Gus, who has severe hypermobility, learn to walk and play football.
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.
A pair of Neuro Swing AFOs are improving movement for this Charcot-Marie-Tooth patient.
Bespoke carbon fibre AFOs help Liberty, who has Cortical Dysplasia, get back to walking and horseriding without pain.
Mo can stand again thanks to the Neuro HiTronic Knee system joint prescribed and manufactured for him by LOC.
Learn how bespoke AFOs are helping Flora, who has spina bifida, learn to walk and gain more independence.
LOC’s Cambridge Clinic to move to new premises in February 2023.
Dr Buxton has Post-Polio Syndrome. Having been treated by LOC he knows that the bespoke orthotics prescribed and manufactured for him will keep him standing and walking in comfort.
Snowboarder hopes to compete for GB in the Winter Paralympics in 2026
LOC fitted Mariam, who has cerebral palsy, with rigid AFOs to help her regain her confidence, balance and improve her posture and walking.
Blake Creeley hoping for a new start after visiting LOC’s Gait Lab in Salford
American pediatric specialist visits LOC to gain more understanding of OSKAR
Featured orthotist George Coles explains the importance of splints, braces and insoles in Arthritis Digest
LOC’s Romford Clinic is Moving to Hornchurch on the 30th May 2022
LOC welcomes Super Sofia to its Gait Laboratory at Salford University
Meet Jack who joined LOC in January as a Senior Orthotist
Rob can walk again thanks to the Neuro Swing AFO that LOC prescribed and manufactured for him
LOC’s Orthotic Clinic at Salford University’s teaching hospital to re-open on 14th February.
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.
Success stories for World Cerebral Palsy Day
Cerebral Palsy conditions, symptoms and how Orthotics can help
22-month-old Scarlett, who has periventricular leukomalacia, struggled to stand independently because of the condition, but her new AFOs from our Bolton clinic are making a world of difference!
An introduction to LOC's new website and what to look out for
Neurotronic KAFO is game-changing for post-polio patient, Sarah
Sofia’s AFOs Help Her to Stand and Walk During Lockdown
Meet John Turner – our Manchester Orthotics Lead
Sam Walmsley to explain OSKAR Framework to Neuro Conference 2021 Delegates
LOC’s gait lab has helped Lilac to move independently
Information regarding COVID-19 & our current protocols
LOC to launch OSKAR Framework to CMSUK 2020 Delegates
OSKAR Clinic AFOs and gait laboratory are game-changers for cerebral palsy patient Austin
Cerebral palsy patient, Sophie, maintains independence during lockdown with LOC’s help
AFOs give Esme confidence and stability after cerebral palsy SDR surgery
Because of LOC’s AFOs Jason can walk independently again
LOC’s Manchester Clinic moves to Bolton
Elaine Owen and LOC to Present at AAOP 2020
Old meets new technology in KAFO design
LOC to treat plagiocephaly and scoliosis in Manchester
Polio patient walks tall with new carbon fibre orthotics
Cerebral palsy: how orthotics helped Amelia to walk tall
Little Lilac defies all the odds after SDR surgery
Victor the robot brings new orthotic innovations to LOC
LOC saved my vacation with Carbon Fibre KAFO technology
Summer sandals with bespoke orthotic insoles created for LOC patient
