DM Orthotics

05/11/2026

Happy International Prosthetics & Orthotics Day!

Today, we say thank you to the many Prosthetists and Orthotists all over the world who work hard behind the scenes to help make people's lives better. From our own in-house clinical team to our international partners and professional colleagues who help restore confidence in their patients, your dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Thank you very much for all your hard work and the high standards of craft, dedication and determination you provide every day.

28/10/2026

We’re delighted to be attending the Occupational Therapy Show in Birmingham, where we got to meet so many Occupational Therapists and Clinical Specialists last year.

The two-day event will be attended by our Clinical Specialist Orthotists, Merlin Young and Caroline Jackson, at Stand D60, where a selection of our Dynamic Movement Orthoses and materials will be on display for your viewing.

For those in attendance please feel free to drop by our stand and say hello, and see how our orthoses can help your patients firsthand.

For more information about the event and where to get your tickets, visit the official OT Show website here: www.theotshow.com

The Occupational Therapy Show, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 25-26 November 2026, is a free national event tailored for occupational therapists.

19/10/2026

We’re delighted to confirm that we’ll be attending the 5th Shoulder Rehabilitation Conference in Liverpool this year. The event will take place at Liverpool Hope University on 19-20th November 2026.

Clinical Manager Patricia McCotter and Managing Director and Clinical Specialist Orthotist Martin Matthews will be exhibiting across the two days and will have a selection of our Dynamic Movement Orthoses on display.

We’re also looking forward to hearing from our long-standing partner, Physiocure Founder and Director Anna Higo, who will be presenting “Joining the Dots: Understanding the Symptomatic Hypermobile Female Shoulder – Evidence, Inequity and Communication” and leading a workshop as part of the conference programme.

Patricia will also be hosting a workshop on Friday at 8am: DM Orthotics: “Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthoses (DEFOs) What are they and how they can be added to the toolbox in rehabilitation.”

For more information about the event please go to https://www.hope.ac.uk/shoulder-conference/

16/10/2026

It’s World Spine Day!

Many different conditions and symptoms can cause problems for you and your spine. From simple things like maintaining good posture and staying active to more serious conditions like Spina Bifida, Scoliosis and Cerebral Palsy, looking after your spine and sharing awareness and support for those who struggle is what today is about.

One such person, Chloe was 11 years old when her mum noticed her spine ‘didn’t look quite right’:

“I was like a floppy ragdoll and had no energy, my brain wanted to keep going but my body wanted to go to bed.

Between the ages of 11-14 I didn’t want to have surgery. A lot of people think surgery is the solution, but I don’t believe surgery actually fixes Scoliosis. Aesthetically it will look better, but that doesn’t always help any of the problems caused when the spine is curved or improve any of the rotation. After the age of 15 I started to use a combination of different things to manage my Scoliosis and the consultants agreed I didn’t need to consider surgery anymore.

Not having surgery when I was young turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.”- Chloe, patient with Scoliosis

To read the full story, and all the other ways we can help support your spines, visit our website at www.dmorthotics.com

14/10/2026

Happy AHP Day!

Today we're celebrating the incredible work of Allied Health Professionals who make a difference to people's lives every single day.

From supporting rehabilitation and mobility to helping individuals regain confidence and independence, AHPs are at the heart of patient care. We're especially proud of our own clinical team of Orthotists and Physiotherapists at DM Orthotics, whose expertise, dedication and compassion help transform patient outcomes every day.

We're also privileged to work alongside Orthotists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and the wider AHP community who share our commitment to improving quality of life through better movement and function.

Thank you for everything you do.

💙 Happy AHP Day from all of us at DM Orthotics.

09/10/2026

Following an amazing day across our three clinics for World Cerebral Palsy Day, we wrote up our experience helping the wonderful people who booked a free consultation with us and how our Dynamic Movement Orthoses could help them manage the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy.

Click on the link below to our blog post about how our World Cerebral Palsy Day went!

https://www.dmorthotics.com/news/world-cerebral-palsy-day/

On Wednesday 6th October, we celebrated World Cerebral Palsy Day by hosting three clinics across the UK to provide free consultations for people with | Read more about World Cerebral Palsy Day

07/10/2026

We'd love to hear what you think.

Whether you're a DMO wearer, parent or carer, or healthcare professional, your experience matters to us. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve our products and service.

Please complete our short feedback form on our website via the link below and as a small thank you, you'll be entered into our quarterly prize draw to win £50 worth of Amazon vouchers Terms and conditions apply.

https://www.dmorthotics.com/feedback/

06/10/2026

It’s World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day!

We had an incredible day at our three World Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day clinics. Helping 14 different patients in Redruth, Chelmsford and Oswestry, it was a great opportunity to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy, help patients with Cerebral Palsy and work with our partners, Mini Wonders Children's Physiotherapy and The Movement Centre.

Our Clinical Specialists, Holly, Sarah, and Caroline, have been working hard to determine the best Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMO) for each patient to help manage their symptoms. We’re glad to have helped spread Cerebral Palsy awareness today and to have helped many people across the UK.

If you are curious about how our products could help with Cerebral Palsy and want to know more, please visit our website at https://www.dmorthotics.com/knowledge-hub/conditions/cerebral-palsy/

14/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what’s involved in getting a Dynamic Movement Orthosis (DMO)?

In this short video, we’ll take you behind the scenes and guide you through every step of the journey. Beginning with your initial assessment and measurements, through the manufacturing process, to your final fitting and taking your DMO home; you’ll get a real insight into the effort and expertise that goes into every DMO we make.

To find out more about booking a clinic appointment and starting your own DMO journey, visit: https://www.dmorthotics.com/make-an-appointment/

03/06/2026

It’s Scoliosis Awareness Month!

Scoliosis is a neurological or idiopathic condition which can include vertebral rotation as well as an “S” or “C” shaped spine. The “C” shaped curve is often associated with neurological onset scoliosis due to low spinal muscle tone. The “S” shaped curve is often associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and more complex neurological scoliosis presentations.

There are many ways in which Scoliosis affects people’s lives, from uneven posture and balance, to the more personal, overlooked difficulties like clothing not fitting properly. It’s important we play our part this June to raise awareness of this condition which effects 2-3% of people in the UK alone.

We hope you will join us this month in taking the time to learn more about Scoliosis and share information to help increase awareness within your communities.

We’ve helped many people with Scoliosis over the last 20 years and some of their stories can be found on our website, along with details of the various Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMO) we’ve used to help manage their symptoms.

For more information about what we do and how we can help with Scoliosis, please visit our website at: https://www.dmorthotics.com/knowledge-hub/conditions/scoliosis/