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We couldn’t be happier to announce that Jack Eyers has been selected for the Paris Paralympics 2024! Jack’s known for wearing our KX06 knee and Linx but now competes in the British Para Canoe for Great Britain. History has been kind to the GB Team, with them picking up gold, silver, and bronze in Rio and Tokyo. We’re backing Jack and the team to do the same in Paris to make it three in a row. Once again, congratulations. The whole of Blatchford is behind you and the team, Jack. #Blatchford #BlatchfordAmbassador #KX06 #Linx #Prosthetics #Orthotics

Football didn’t come home last night, BUT… Alfie Hewett did leave Wimbledon with two winners' medals. Competing in the men’s wheelchair singles and doubles, he beat competition from Spain and Japan, respectively. Congratulations, Alfie; Blatchford couldn’t be happier for you. No doubt, you’ll inspire many adaptive athletes throughout the nation.

💥 With only 6 days left until I take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge, I gave it one final push this weekend 🚶♀️ 🙌 💥 I am thrilled to be completing this challenge, especially with the fantastic team from Blatchford! 💥 As you know, I am raising money for The Children's Hospital Charity in Sheffield, a wonderful cause I am proud to support. 💥 If you'd like to sponsor me and my team, please click the link below. Any contribution is greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/ePUFtdj3

🌟 Introducing Turtlebrace exclusively distributed by Blatchford in the UK and Ireland! If you are a Physio or Orthotist and would like more information or a product demonstration, drop me an email at David.Bownes@Blatchford.co.uk or direct message on LinkedIn David Bownes MCMI Today at Get Ahead Physio, we had an amazing training session and product demonstration with Kerry Richardson and Lynsay Mills, showcasing the versatility the Turtlebrace immobilisation device can offer their clients. This innovative product is perfect for a variety of applications and can be re-moulded over 250 times for optimal patient comfort and support. 📋 Applications: ✅ Stable fractures ✅ Sprains, post-op immobilisation ✅ Achilles tendon tear ✅ Tendonitis ✅ Serial casting ✅ Spasticity control ✅ Ankle neuropathy ✅ Carpal Tunnel 🔎 Clinical Limitations: ❌ Not recommended for long-term AFO use. ❌ Turtlebrace ankle is not designed to be trimmed. 💡 Advantages: 🌬️ Breathable: Multi-perforated plastic core allows air and vapor to pass through. 🦠 Anti-Bacterial: Fabric treated with an antibacterial agent to reduce skin breakdown excellent for serial casting. 👟 Versatile: Fits into shoes easily due to its thickness and strength. 🔗 Fastening: Available with strap or zip options. 💧 Waterproof: Usable in water, showering, and swimming. 🌱 Eco-Friendly: Biodegradable plastic core with minimal packaging. 👩⚕️ Improvements for Clinicians: 🔹 Reduces the number of appointments. 🔹 Immobilises the limb in minutes. 🔹 Strong, durable, and re-mouldable plastic. 🔹 Simple sizing charts for the best fit. 🔹 Easy to mould and environmentally friendly. ✨ Real-Life Feedback: Physio’s and Orthotists have been using Turtlebrace with great success since we launched the product in the UK in August 2023. 📣 "11-year-old girl with hemiplegia comfortably wears her Turtlebrace throughout the school day". 📣 "1-year-old girl with CTEV found stability and relief, delighting her parents. 📣 "AFO patient reports superior comfort and mobility, enhancing their quality of life". 📣 "2-year-old boy with hemiplegia gained enhanced mobility and independence". 📣 "8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy found the Turtlebrace wrist to be a vital solution, offering both effectiveness and comfort". Join the Turtlebrace community today and experience the benefits for your practice and clients! 🐢✨ Check our product information page and download the catalogue from the link below https://lnkd.in/ettw7BBJ #Blatchford #Turtlebrace #Orthotics #Healthcare #PatientCare #EcoFriendly #InnovativeHealthcare #OrthopedicSolutions #MobilityMatters #NoLimitations

🌟 "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." 🌟 We are incredibly proud of Chris Arthey, our Blatchford Ambassador, for completing his triathlon! Chris demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination despite challenging conditions and a head cold. 🕒 Time: 2h15m20s 🏅 Event: Blenheim Triathlon 📸 Photo Credit: Marathonphotos Chris shared, "It was my slowest of five Blenheims; I managed 1h45m36s in 2020. But, despite the cold/windy conditions, it was a lot of fun." His account of the race highlights his brother Roger's support, the technical challenges of competing with a prosthesis, and the camaraderie among athletes. Chris, your dedication and spirit are an inspiration to us all. Congratulations on your fantastic achievement! #Blatchford #Triatholon #AdaptiveAthlete #Running #Cycling #Swimming #Orion3 #LimbLoss #LimbDifference

Blatchford Stands with Those Affected by MND Today   At Blatchford, we think of everyone affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This debilitating condition impacts up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any time, with a 1 in 300 lifetime risk. MND affects movement and can cause various symptoms, which vary significantly between individuals.   Gilly King, Clinical Lead for Blatchford Wheelchairs and Seating Service, says: "I'm proud of how quickly we can support people with MND; our wheelchairs make their lives more manageable. The clinical team go above and beyond every single time, from assessment to handover; we offer a patient-centred process."   A patient shared their experience: "Anna's symptoms started after her third booster jab. Initially, we thought it was temporary, but it got worse. She was eventually diagnosed with MND. We cried for about an hour. First thing that came to mind was the girls. We're a very positive family, but that was one of the worst days of our lives."   Rob Burrow, MND advocate, reminds us: "Don't waste a moment. In a world full of adversity, we must still dare to dream."   Learn more about our wheelchair and seating service: https://lnkd.in/dHSFJ3kH For more information on MND, visit the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

We're pleased to announce that Echelon is LPPR approved 👏 The code is 2781639 too learn more contact Fabrice Hili, Jean-Louis Lipari, Peres Dominique, Samuel Boitier 🇫🇷 Or join our upcoming French Echelon webinar taking place on: 📅 2nd of July ⌚ 3 pm GMT Sign up using the link in the comments section below ⬇ #Blatchford #Echelon #Prosthetics #Orthotics

Our incredible team in Sheffield is gearing up for the Three Peaks Yorkshire Challenge to raise money for The Children's Hospital Charity. 🌟 Featuring: 👉 Hayley Kenyon 👉 Jane Muir 👉 Nigel Birkett 👉 James Cooper 👉 Lucy Kissick 👉 Stephen Robinson 👉 Steve Seccombe 👉 Beth Foreman 👉 Dave Logan 👉 Krzysztof Zdanowicz 👉 Thomas Warren This adventurous trek covers 25 miles across three magnificent summits 🏔️, all in one circular route starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 20th July! We're thrilled that our Sheffield team has already raised over £4k! 💪 If you want to contribute or join us on this incredible journey. Together, we can make a difference and support a great cause. Let's keep the momentum going! 💚 Learn more and get involved by using the link in the comments below ⬇ #Blatchford #ThreePeaksChallenge #ChildrensHospitalCharity #Fundraising #Community #Teamwork #BlatchfordLife

"Tectus is going to benefit my life so much. I can hardly hold back my excitement. I was injured a year and a half ago. I couldn't walk, walk my dog, or play with my grandchildren." 💬 Following up with Craig Lemon, the first wearer of Tectus in Indiana. 👩⚕️ Clinician's Perspective: "To fit the Tectus allows me as a clinician to fit technology on orthotic patients. Historically, that's never been the case, and it gives another tool to clinicians to allow patients to get their life back." - Mitch Peterson, from Prevail Prosthetics and Orthotics. ( Kris Kail ) 🔧 Technological Advances: "To be fitting a Tectus is pretty exciting. It's a newer technology, and with CFOs, we've been using a lot more mechanical knee joints and ankle joints. Having more control and changing the settings of knee deflections and extensions is great for each patient." 🛡️ Safety and Support: "Some of the key safety features of the Tectus are its support when standing upright, a reciprocal knee gait pattern when walking, and stable recovery to prevent falls. It truly enhances patient safety and mobility." - Blatchford US, CPO David Telford With special thanks to Jen A. Williams, RN 👏 You can learn more about Tectus using the link below. #Tectus #KAFO #Orthotics #Blatchford #LimbDifference

🗣 "Having a reliable and versatile prosthetic knee is essential for an active lifestyle. The Orion3 delivers that and more." Chris Arthey, Blatchford Ambassador. 🌟 My new Orion3 water-resistant knee is incredibly useful, especially when swimming. Here's why I love it: ✅ Poolside Convenience: I can park my walking leg right by the pool, making it a short hop to the water. ✅ Water Resistance: You don't need to worry about moisture, splashes, or open water swimming. A bit of rain? No problem! ✅ Seamless Transition: I can put the leg back on after swimming without drying myself or my swim shorts. Water runoff doesn't affect its operation. ✅ Triathlon Training Ready: Perfect for my triathlon training, offering the improvement I needed. Orion 3's patented Performance Response Technology™ (PRT™) helps Chris daily, giving him the confidence to live the life he wants, come rain or shine.   You can learn more about our Orion 3 using the link in the comments section below. #Orion3 #Blatchford #MPK #Microprocessor #ProstheticLeg #Amputee #AmputeeLife