Overview
The London Orthotic Consultancy (LOC) provides orthotic treatments in 3 main areas at the Litfield Medical Centre; – Chest Deformities (Pectus Carinatum/Pectus Excavatum and flared ribs) – Lower Limb Conditions caused by cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke and post-polio syndrome ,for example – Feet and Footwear(bespoke insoles and orthopaedic/diabetic footwear).
The clinic is run Sam Walmsley, BSc (Hons) MBAPO, one of the original founders of LOC. Sam is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Pectus Clinic
LOC has pioneered the non-surgical treatment of chest deformities in the UK. Pectus Carinatum can be treated with a bespoke chest brace while Pectus Excavatum is treated with the vacuum bell. Both treatments are combined with specific exercises to optimise outcomes.
Lower Limb Clinic
LOC specialises in the provision of bespoke orthotics to treat the symptoms of many adult and paediatric medical conditions, like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke and post-polio syndrome.
Foot and Footwear Clinic
Foot Orthotics help stabilise and correct poor foot posture. LOC specialises in the manufacture of precision, custom-made insoles. LOC is able to provide a complete range of footwear, from simple, extra volume high street styled shoes, to complex, bespoke orthopaedic and diabetic footwear.