142 to 477 prosthetists and orthotists are needed in the UK to meet WHO standards of care
A new study from Staffordshire University has revealed a “critical” shortage in the number of UK prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers.…
Orthotist discusses importance of ankle foot orthoses in gait rehab at medical conference
Paul Charlton, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group The clinical benefits of using an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) in a paper about a biomechanical approach…
Annual medical conference returns with a focus on a multi-disciplinary approach to hypermobility
Helen McCormack, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group Newcastle-based Peacocks Medical Group has announced its annual FORTH conference will be returning in January 2022, which…
BAPO announces nominations now open for Prosthetist of the Year Award
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) has announced that nominations are now open for its North Sea Plastics Prosthetist of the Year Award.…
BAPO Orthotist of the Year Award 2021 winner announced
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) has announced that its Orthotist of the Year Award 2021 was given to Steven Musgrave. The Orthotist…
Guest article: The journey to becoming a senior orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group
Scott McNab, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group In this guest article, Scott McNab details his journey from a graduate to Senior Orthotist at Peacocks…
BAPO calls for children’s prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected during pandemic
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is calling for prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected so they can continue operating throughout the…