On your horse with the disabled Grand National jockey
Disability sport is hitting the race track at Aintree for the Grand National
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Meet Duke the retriever with a 3D prosthetic
The advancements being made with prosthetics and technology are incredible, from bionic limbs helping kids walk again to electric skin. But what about our furry…
Behind the scenes at the World Para Athletics Games with Otto Bock
It takes years of training and hard work for an athlete to make it at an event like the World Para Athletics Championships, taking place…
World’s most intelligent artificial limb named best medical design
Blatchford Linx scoops ‘best overall winner’ at Medical Design Excellence Awards Blatchford, the prosthetics manufacturer, has been named best overall winner of the 2017 Medical…
The Children’s Activity Prosthetic Fund will have supplied around 70 children with activity limbs by the end of this month
Last year the government announced that £1,500,000 would be released for Children’s Activity Prosthetic Limbs, a major step forward for all of the individuals and…
Latest feat in prosthetic technology unveiled
The emPOWER Ankle is the latest feat in prosthetic technology. This is the only prosthetic ankle available on the market for above and below-knee…
Ottobock launches world’s first prosthetic locking knee joint with unique safety features for sitting
Ottobock, a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for people with limited mobility, has launched Prosedo, a pioneering mechanical locking knee which ensures users are able…
Ottobock launches its most lifelike computer controlled prosthetic foot
The Meridium foot increases safety and allows the user to enjoy a more natural pattern of movement A new computer controlled foot has been launched…
Geoff Blower becomes the first UK based patient to be fitted with new computer-controlled prosthetic leg
Revolutionary new computer-controlled prosthetic leg helps amputee find his feet after tragic motorcycle accident Geoff Blower becomes the first UK based patient to be fitted…
World’s most advanced prosthetic leg helps amputee find his feet after tragic motorcycle accident
Graham Smith’s new Genium X3 bionic leg allows him to get back on his bike… and much, much more Graham Smith has spent over 10%…
New computer-controlled prosthetic leg launched to help thousands of amputees
New technology helps amputees feel secure again World-leading prosthetic manufacturer Ottobock, has launched a new technologically advanced prosthetic leg designed specifically for people with low…
First UK user receives world’s most lifelike bionic hand
Formula 1 inspires bionic breakthrough as most anatomically accurate hand delivers unrivalled level of precision and natural movements for young female users A congenital amputee…
Ottobock UK announces partnership with Legs4Africa charity to bring hope to thousands of amputees in Africa
Ottobock UK has today announced a strategic partnership with Legs4Africa, a charity which sources and delivers prosthetic and mobility components and delivers them to…
British Army soldier regains ability to walk using most advanced bionic leg in the world
Craig lost his left leg in 2010 whilst serving in Afghanistan with the British Army. He has since regained his ability to walk using the…
Ottobock expands its prosthetic portfolio
New range of innovative liners, feet and knees launched in the UK World-leading prosthetic manufacturer, Ottobock, has today (1st April) unveiled its latest products to the…