Proactive Prosthetic and Orthotic Care

14/10/2026

Our team took one of our patients out to the golf course at School in Godalming to put his new foot through its paces. He's currently on a two-week trial of the Ottobock Evanto foot, and there's no better way to judge a prosthesis than in the real world: uneven ground, wet grass, slopes and plenty of twisting through the swing.

Trials like this are a key part of how we work. Rather than choosing a foot in the clinic and hoping for the best, we give patients the chance to live with a component, test it in the activities that matter to them, and tell us honestly how it performs. Then we decide together.

A great afternoon, despite the weather. Thanks to Charterhouse for having us.

18/09/2026

Yesterday, Katy and Alan from Proactive, along with Holly King and Josh Bess from HK Physio hosted an amputee running workshop in Exeter, with lunch kindly sponsored by Enable Law.

It was a brilliant chance for attendees to master the basics, refine their technique, ask questions, and connect with peers who understand the journey firsthand.

The feedback speaks for itself:

'Meeting the others, getting to share the experience and just have a chat always adds more…. to our arsenal of abilities and show what can be done. All positive stuff 😀.'

'It was a positive 2 hours which I think gave all of us more of a spring, and for some a run in their step.'

'I found it a really helpful and positive experience. Plus the input from Josh on the musculoskeletal side has given me food for thought on areas that I need to pay attention to. I am pleased I did it'

🦿 🏃 Days like this show exactly what community and expert guidance can do for amputee runners, building confidence, sharing knowledge, and proving what's possible, one step at a time.

Keywords: amputee, amputee running, amputee life, prosthetic care, prosthetic clinic, limbloss, life after limbloss, medico legal, case management, run club, running workshop

09/09/2026

A week tomorrow, we're heading to Exeter Arena for a running workshop with a difference.

Alan McDougall and Katy McIntosh will be joined by Holly King and Josh Bess to share expert insight for anyone with limb loss or limb absence who runs, or who's ever wondered where to start.

The session shines a light on our Exeter outreach clinic and the support we offer clients well beyond the clinic doors, made possible with sponsorship from Enable Law.

All levels welcome! Only a few spaces left, so get in touch soon.

🚨 Case managers and solicitors: this is a great chance to see our community work in action.

📍 Exeter Arena
🕰️ 17th September, 12pm to 2pm
🏃 Open to anyone with limb loss/absence who runs or wants to learn where to start

To register, email [email protected] or send us a DM.

04/09/2026

Meet Kevin! 😊 One of our patients and honestly just a lovely guy, who is doing something incredible this September.

On 13th September, Kevin will be abseiling down the side of The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, all the way from the 17th floor, to raise money for London's Air Ambulance Charity. It's the charity that saved his life after his accident, and now he wants to help them keep saving others.

London's Air Ambulance gets advanced trauma teams to London's most seriously injured patients, fast. Every pound helps keep that helicopter flying and those response cars ready to go.

💛 Please give what you can and help Kevin smash his target:

I'm fundraising for London’s Air Ambulance the charity that delivers an advanced trauma team to London’s most seriously injured patients. Your donation will help save more lives by keeping the helicopter in the air and the rapid response cars on the road, ready for when they are needed most.

11/08/2026

There's nothing quite like taking rehabilitation out of the clinic and into the real world.

Recently, our physio Sarah joined our lovely client Brendan at Charterhouse Golf Course to put the Ottobock Evanto foot through its paces while practising his golfing technique.

The Evanto foot provides a unique level of multi-axial flexibility, helping users adapt confidently to uneven terrain - making it an excellent option for activities like golf, where balance and stability are key.

Brendan found the session incredibly useful and enjoyed seeing how the Evanto performed on the course. While he was happy to trial Sarah's prosthetic advice, he very wisely decided not to take her golfing tips! ⛳️😄

It's always rewarding to see our clients returning to the activities they enjoy most, with the confidence to keep doing what they love.

01/08/2026

Silver AND bronze for our patients 🥈🥉

Huge congratulations to Funmi Oduwaiye and Bree Cronin, who stood on the podium together in the women's discus at Glasgow 2026, representing Team Wales.

Two incredible results and we couldn't be prouder to support you both.

31/07/2026

Commonwealth Games week has been one to remember 🏅

Our clinicians have been supporting para athletes throughout Glasgow 2026, working with Opcare technicians and the University of Strathclyde 's workshop facilities.

🥇 Hope Gordon made history as the first female Para Powerlifter to represent Team Scotland
🥈 Funmi Oduwaiye, silver in the discus for Team Wales
🥉 Bree Cronin, bronze in the discus for Team Wales

So proud of you all 💪

21/07/2026

Proactive Manchester have been supporting Aaron with preparation for his Route 66 bike ride, and since the clinic opened we have been making his training sockets as his volume reduces and also made his definitive socket that will carry him across Route 66, which starts this week!

He recently popped in to collect his final cycling leg from Ned, who has known Aaron since meeting at Headley Court and was his prosthetist in the NHS until moving to Proactive.

Aaron is attempting to become a 2 x World Record Holder this week whilst raising money for Team Forces, Wounded Warrior Project, Blesma, The Limbless Veterans and Rock 2 Recovery.

He also brought in his travel companion 'Ned' who will be going on the amazing journey with him 🐻‍❄️

Wishing Aaron the best of luck!

17/07/2026

This week at Manchester Proactive, Chris took delivery of his new 3D printed prosthetic device that was designed by Sioned and Simon from Crispin.

This is what Chris had to say

“Having had issues getting a prosthesis over the years I constantly had problems with balance/posture and discomfort with multiple prosthetics that weren’t fit for purpose! Having found ProActive I went for a consultation and met Sioned from the Sale Proactive, she was friendly and very knowledgeable about how to go about fitting the prosthetic to me!

Not long after the prosthetic was ready, and it fit perfectly and looked great! For how ever long since my amputation I have struggled to play sport go for long walks or do physical exercise, since I have had this new prosthetic I’ve been able to do all this and more, I’m aiming towards now completing Hyrox events, and playing Disability football thanks to Proactive and there team I can now start to work towards what I want to achieve”

If you're facing similar challenges with your prosthetic, get in touch with the team at Proactive to find out how we can help.

Email [email protected] or call 01252 702 500 to arrange a chat.

25/06/2026

Elsie Hughes races track, MTB, cyclo-cross and road, and sits on the British Cycling Para pathway 🚴

She was born without her left forearm.

Years ago, Asad was her Prosthetist on the NHS. After he moved on, Elsie struggled to find a cycling prosthesis that kept pace with her racing.

Last year she came to our Leeds clinic, where Asad is now part of the Proactive team. Working with Crispin, he designed and built Elsie a brand new, fully 3D printed cycling arm for her track bike.

Lightweight. Custom fit. Built for speed.

Huge thanks to the team at Crispin Orthotics for bringing the design to life.

A great example of Patient Crafted Care keeping pace with an athlete's ambition.