TEAM DMO – Meet the Paralympians using DMO products on their way to international glory
DM Orthotics have been working with a number of high profile para-athletes on their journey to this years Paralympics in Rio. Dubbed TEAM DMO, the athletes hail from from a range of disciplines including Track and Field, Para-cycling, Para-archery, Para-canoe and Boccia. The line-up consists of World Champions and Paralympic hopefuls including: Kadeena Cox, Anne Dickins, Jeanette Chippington, David Smith, Jess Stretton, Patrick Wilson, Claire Taggart and Evie Edwards. The...
Meet the team – Pam Dobinson Export Manager
How long have you been with DM Orthotics and what is your role? I have been with DMO now, for four years. I began working with DMO as a clinical specialist physiotherapist covering the north east of England and Scotland. Since June 2015 I have been the export manager and continue to cover the north east of England in a clinical capacity. What did you want to be...
Scoliosis Suit Research Published
New peer reviewed research published in Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders Journal has provided evidence into the positive effects of Dynamic Movement Fabric Orthoses for the management of scoliosis in children. The research paper entitled, “The Use of Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis Suits as an Orthotic Intervention in the Management of Children with Neuropathic Onset Scoliosis: A Retrospective Audit of Routine Clinical Case Notes” was written by; Martin Matthews, Suzanne Blandford,...
Clinical training Manchester in association with Ability Matters
DM Orthotics are pleased to announce that we will be holding a clinical training day at our Manchester clinic in association with Ability Matters. The day will consist of two sessions. A guide to the day’s timetable is outlined below. 9:30am Session 1: Introductory Presentation into the use of Dynamic Movement Orthosis. This introductory presentation provides a basic understanding in the principles of using Dynamic Movement Orthoses. It gives an...
Clinical training dates – London
We will be running a number of our DM Orthotics Foundation Courses in Assessment, Measuring and Prescription for Dynamic Movement Orthoses at our London national clinic this year for clinical professionals. By the end of the course clinicians attending should expect to be able to: 1. State the underlying biomechanical and neurological priniciples behind the prescription of Dynamic Movement Orthoses. 2. Recognise the signs and symptoms for when and what to...
Lights, camera, action!
DM Othotics have been busy filming an exciting new project which will go live on the www.dmorthotics.com later this year. A number of short video clips have been shot which demonstrate precisely how to take each of the measurements needed for DMO products. The series of films will assemble a complete package of video tutorials which will allow clinicians who have completed the, DM Orthotics Foundation Course in Assessment, Measuring...
Go for goal!
On Wednesday 30th March DM Orthotics attended CP Sport’s first KickStart event of 2016 held at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Brighton. Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Anna Cartwright represented DM Orthotics whilst CP Sport’s Sam Turner hosted the event. A number of children with varying levels of cerebral palsy enthusiastically took part in the introductory to CP Football event. The session consisted of a warm-up, fitness drills, soccer...
Meet the team – Patricia McCotter Clinical Manager
How long have you been with DM Orthotics and what is your role? I started working with DM Orthotics in March 2015 as a Clinical Specialist Orthotist, in January 2016 I began my role as Clinical Manager. What did you want to be when you were growing up? When I was little I always wanted to be a Vet as I had a love of animals, this changed however when I discovered...
E-step Taster Day at Hobbs Rehabilitation
DM Orthotics recently held its first E-step Taster Day at Hobbs Rehabilitation, Winchester. The session was led by DM Orthotics Clinical Manger, Patricia McCotter supported by DM Orthotics Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Liz Betts and DM Orthotics Biomedical Researcher Rod Lane. The E-step Taster Day was attended by 20 members of the Hobbs Rehabilitation team and provided them with a comprehensive insight to DMO’s and the E-step FES system. The...
Meet the team – Dan Severn DM Orthotics General Manager
How long have you been with DM Orthotics and what is your role? I have been with DM Orthotics for 5 years. I joined as a member of the Clinical Team and then progressed to assistant Clinical Manager and then to Clinical Manager, which I have been doing for the last 18 months. I have recently taken the role as General Manager which is a huge privilege and challenge. ...
