Lightweight and intelligent microprocessor controlled orthotic device launches
Prosthetic manufacturer Blatchford has launched Tectus, a “life-changing” intelligent orthotic device that is designed to enable people with partial lower limb paralysis to walk more…
Ottobock UK supporting athletes at Invictus Games
Russell Pizzey, Technical Services Manager at Ottobock UK has joined the team of prosthetic and orthotic experts providing essential maintenance and repairs to equipment used…
New funding partnership to help Post Polio Syndrome Patients walk independently
Advanced orthotic treatment dramatically improves patients’ mobility and prevents full-time wheelchair use. With Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) Day commenced underway on 20 October, the British Polio…
Revolutionary ‘superhero’ suit gives hope to young Scoliosis sufferers
A revolutionary material and innovative suit is providing young people living with curvature of the spine with new hope. A recent study is helping British…
Patient fitted with world’s most technologically advanced prosthetic leg
"Rehabilitation is a long and painful process, both psychologically and physically." Alan Denver, of Glenavy, Northern Ireland, has become the first patient to be fitted…
New brace revolutionises the treatment of knee Osteoarthritis
"The Agilium Freestep has completely changed the way I am approaching the treatment on knee OA." Stuart Birtwistle has become one of the first patients…
First UK user receives world’s most lifelike bionic hand
"Steeper has embraced this and created a smaller hand with advanced technology that is suitable for women and teenagers" Formula 1 inspires bionic breakthrough as…
Ottobock UK brings hope to thousands in Africa
Leg4Africa collect two crates of donated prosthetic components from Ottobock UK "We have a duty to ensure that our technology benefits as many people as…