EXCLUSIVE: The effect of changes to AFOs when walking in children with cerebral palsy
Nachiappan Chockalingam is the director of Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire University Staffordshire University’s Nicola Eddison, Aoife Healy, and Nachiappan Chockalingam discuss…
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…
Guest article: Orthotist discusses the industry’s need to develop a workforce of the future
Gary Carden, Trust Lead Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group Gary Carden, Trust Lead Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group, is passionate about the industry’s need to…
Clinical graduate programme launches offering progression route into orthotics
Scott McNab, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group Newcastle-based Peacocks Medical Group has announced the launch of this year’s clinical graduate programme. The company is…
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…
Annual medical conference raises awareness of orthotics amongst healthcare professionals
Paul Charlton, Senior Orthotist at Peacocks Medical Group Peacocks Medical Group, which specialises in the delivery of both clinical services and medical equipment to the…
Experienced prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed Chair and Vice Chair of BHTA Sections
John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability Matters Group The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has confirmed that John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability…
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…
Newly-launched foot orthosis range looks to provide quick and effective chairside fitting for clients
Providing quick and effective chairside fittings, the new Slimflex orthotics range from Algeos offers a cost-effective solution for clients with less complex conditions. The Slimflex…
Revolutionary orthotics help London para-throwers with Tokyo training
Two para-throwers with their eyes firmly set on representing GB at the Tokyo Paralympics next year are being helped along the way by Dorset Orthopaedic’s…