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.…
Engineering student designs adjustable and affordable prosthetic hand
Luke Cox, a final-year Staffordshire University engineering student, has used his skills to design an affordable prosthetic hand prototype to help others like him. Luxe…
Unique study aims to improve wheelchair mechanics and user satisfaction
Wheelchair users across the UK are being asked to share their experiences for a new study by Staffordshire University. Engineering and biomechanics experts are collaborating…
New framework will help AHPs create telehealth patient consultation guidelines and training
Researchers from Staffordshire University have launched a new policy brief to assist allied health professions (AHPs) with the creation of telehealth patient consultation guidelines and…
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…
EXCLUSIVE: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NHS orthotic services
Staffordshire University's Nicola Eddison, Aoife Healy, and Nachiappan Chockalingam explore the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on NHS orthotic services, and whether NHS orthotic…
Researchers urgently call for global telehealth guidelines to support AHPs
Staffordshire University health experts claim there is an urgent need for global telehealth guidelines for allied health professionals (AHPs) in a bid to improve remote…
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…