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Why every podiatrist needs modifiable chairside insoles
While there are many off-the-shelf orthotics, these insoles may not marry up to the needs of the patient when presented straight out of the box, which means that modifications may be necessary to support the foot and help alleviate issues.
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3D printer to be officially unveiled at the Royal College of Podiatry Conference
Algeos has been announced as a UK exclusive distributor of the Voxelcare VXC3DP Filament Cube printing unit, which enables clinicians to print foot orthotics and other materials in house in half the time, reducing waste and manufacturing time so better for the planet - and reduce NHS waiting lists in the process.
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Podiatrists demand national awareness campaign
Podiatrists in the UK are calling for a national campaign to help build awareness of the work they do for patients.
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Diabetic foot ulcer prevention winning debate against wound care, says ALG CEO
The CEO of a leading medical technology company has called for greater emphasis to be placed on the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers rather than wound care. The 7th International Symposium on the Diabetic Foot – held once every four years – brought together more than 1,500 delegates from over 100 countries.
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Ground breaking 3D technology to print pair of insoles in under an hour
Pioneering 3D technology that can print a pair of insoles in an hour will be unveiled at the BAPO (The British Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists) conference in Manchester today (March 20th). The revolutionary new technology allows custom-made and more supportive insoles to be created six times faster than anything else on the market.
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Olympic medallist opens Algeos Innovation Suite
Olympic star Kelly Sotherton has opened a state-of-the-art medical technology centre. Former heptathlete Sotherton, who won a Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games, launched the £50,000 Algeos Innovation Suite at Birmingham Metropolitan College’s Matthew Boulton Campus.