Accessible days out
The summer holidays have arrived and although we might not experience the same weather in the UK as some of our European neighbours, there is still plenty to do! Take a look at our blog review of some of the top accessible days out in the country. We have chosen five themes; Theme Parks, Animals, Educational, Adventure and FREE! We hope you have a wonderful summer whatever it is you...
DMO Sport ‘REPS’ give talk at Falmouth University
Students at Falmouth University were recently treated to a presentation on Dynamic Movement Orthoses by members of DM Orthotics’ Research and Development Team as part of their Performance Sportswear Design degree course. Anna Scott (Pattern and Design Development) and Sarah Howlett (Pattern Cutting Technician) were invited by course co-ordinator Susan Shaw to talk about compression therapy and its translation into sports apparel. Anna Scott commented on the chance to speak...
New research shows positive results for DMO Sport REPS Shorts
New research is being published showing positive results for DMO Sport’s REPS Pro Shorts, used for the management of groin injuries and pelvic pain. The research conducted by Leanne Sawle in partnership with Plymouth University examined the use and effectiveness of individually prescribed Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthosis on sub-acute and chronic pelvic-groin conditions. The study looked at 16 athletes from the UK, including participants from the Football Association, who were...
Monthly clinic now open in Taunton
DM Orthotics have opened a new clinic at St. John's Physiotherapy, St John's Road Taunton, Somerset. The clinic which is being held once a month by DM Orthotics will provide people of all ages with disabilities the opportunity to book an appointment with one of the company’s expert clinical team and discuss how their products may be able to help. Services include; patient assessment; product prescription, measuring and fitting as...
E-step presented at the 2015 ISPO World Congress
On the 24th June 2015 DM Orthotics’ Rod Lane gave a presentation on E-step, the new Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES) system which incorporates Dynamic Movement Orthoses at the 2015 ISPO World Congress held in Lyon, France. The congress, now in its 15th year is a unique interactive forum where over 4,000 professionals involved in the care of patients in need of a prosthesis or an orthosis come together to learn...
Purple reign at DM Orthotics for Action on Stroke Month
On 1st of May the DM Orthotics team kicked off the Action on Stroke Month with a ‘wear it purple’ day as part of the Stroke Association’s national awareness campaign. Action on Stroke Month aims to increase awareness of Stroke within communities advocating the colour purple, uniting the nation to conquer Stroke through baking, planting, and wearing purple clothes. Stroke happens most commonly when the blood supply to part of...
DM Orthotics at Kidz Mids!
DM Orthotics will be attending the Kids in the Middle Exhibition again this year, held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on the 19th March. Our friendly clinicians, Anna and Neil will be on hand to answer all your questions with regards to the use of Dynamic Movement Orthoses. We will also be showcasing our Scoliosis Suits and be able to inform you on the new e-step -...
The new e-step – FES technology from DM Orthotics
DM Orthotics is launching an exciting new product aimed at Dropfoot patients which incorporates FES technology with their own Lycra orthoses. The DMO Medical e-step is a hybrid neuromuscular stimulation unit which is incorporated into the highly successful DMO Dorsiflex Sock. It combines stimulation with ankle support and proprioception to provide a more natural walking pattern. DM Orthotics Managing Director, Martin Matthews, approached Southapton University’s Rod Lane to collaborate on...
DM Orthotics gain environmental recognition
DM Orthotics have recently been distinguished with the ISO 14001 : 2004 award for Environmental Management. The ISO 14001:2004 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified. It maps out a framework that a company or organisation can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organisation regardless of its activity or sector. Using ISO 14001:2004 can provide...
DM Orthotics finalists for two awards at this year’s BHTA Awards
DM Orthotics are excited to announce they have been shortlisted as finalists for two awards at this year’s prestigious British Healthcare Trades Association awards dinner being held at Grange St Paul’s Hotel London on the 11th December, presented by BBC Breakfast's Bill Turnbull. The BHTA Awards have been running for 19 years and are a high point on the healthcare industries calendar, recognisedrecognised by professionals and members of the trade...
