16/06/2026
🧠💪 Our team never stops learning - and we think that's something worth celebrating!
Two weeks ago, our physiotherapists and exercise physiologists headed over to Elevate O & P for an incredible shared learning session with orthotist/prosthetists Martin Byrne and Robin Forrest. And wow - what a morning it was! 🙌
Martin and Robin walked our team through the world of orthotics and prosthetics in a way that was genuinely eye-opening. We explored:
👟 AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses) - custom-fitted braces that support the foot and ankle, helping people with conditions like foot drop, spasticity, or weakness to walk more safely and efficiently
🦵 KAFOs (Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses) - longer braces that extend support up to the knee, often used for people with more complex lower limb paralysis or instability
🦾 Prosthetic limbs - and the incredible, detailed process that goes into customising each device to fit an individual's unique anatomy, lifestyle, and goals
What struck our team most was just how much craft, precision, and person-centred thinking goes into every single device. These aren't off-the-shelf solutions - they're carefully tailored to each individual, and understanding that process makes us far better clinicians for our clients who use them every day.
A huge thank you to Martin and Robin from Elevate O & P for sharing your expertise so generously. We left inspired, informed, and even more motivated to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients. 🌟
