State Registered Prosthetist and Orthotist specializing in upper and lower limb prosthetics with over 15 years of NHS and private experience.
Presently Lead Consultant Prosthetist at The London Prosthetic Centre, based in the first London only private prosthetic facility offering custom made silicone on- site.
Previous roles included Prosthetic Lead at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton with responsibility for the prosthetic rehabilitation of over 1500 lower limb amputees. Other appointments include prosthetic product specialist with RSLSteeper, Honorary President for the Chinese Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics and nominated supervisor responsible for teaching staff and University students. Abdo is also researching prosthetic designs as part of a PhD at the University of Surrey, England and have published peer review articles and given presentations in his specialty. Abdo is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of Surrey, Guilford.
Attended a number of Bond Solon expert witness courses and have prepared many expert witness prosthetic reports following amputation.
A Fellow of the British Institute of Surgical Technologists, Member British association Prosthetists and Orthotists, State Registered, Fellow of the International Society Prosthetics and Orthotics. Manager for RSLSteeper (Private Company) 1974 to 2007 at Nottingham City Hospital my speciality being upper limb prosthetics.
Qualified as a Prosthetist in 1966 - Appointed Manager of Nottingham branch in 1974 - appointed to the company Prosthetic Management board in 1979 - Appointed as a clinical supervisor London School of Prosthetics in 1985 and Training students from Salford University on a six-month placement at Nottingham. Have completed a lot of Presentations on Upper Limb Prosthetics at various venues around the world and the UK. Helped to organise and run five three-day symposiums to educate Prosthetist in the latest idea’s on upper limb Prosthetics at The Trent Symposium. Over the last few years I have been involved in the trials and development of new ideas for RSLSteeper R & D.
As a member of ISPO I was given the task of Exhibition Co-ordinator to put together what was the largest Prosthetic and Orthotic Exhibition in the UK. The World Congress was held at the Scottish Exhibition Centre Glasgow from the1st - 6th July 2001. During my time as manager at Nottingham it was developed as a centre of excellence for myoelectric prosthetics.
Janet Kingston
Occupational Therapy Consultant
Qualified as an Occupational Therapist at the Derby School of Occupational Therapy in 1970 and started work at Nottingham City Hospital on a rotational post. In 1980 Janet started work at Mobility Centre dealing with upper Limb amputees. Was a founder member of the Upper Limb Prosthetic Occupational Therapist Group in 1988 as a support Group for every OT working in this Specialist field.
Co-organizer with two colleagues of the Trent Prosthetic symposium
Helping to organise five Symposium’s between 1992 and 2002.
Janet has been a member ISPO committee from 1995 until 2005 serving as the chairperson. For most of that time she worked with other colleagues organizing the annual scientific meetings for 100-150 delegates.
Member of CIGOPW (Clinical Interest Group Orthotics, Prosthetics and Wheelchairs) Executive committee between 1997-2001.
Janet worked as Head Occupational Therapist from 2001 and was responsible for the O.T. service at the Nottingham Mobility Centre until January 2008.
Janet has spoken on Upper Limb Prosthetics and training at many
Conferences in many venues within the UK, Canada and Hong Kong.
Robin Cooper SR Pros
Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialist
With 43 years of experience in the prosthetics and orthotics field Robin’s specialisms are upper limb prosthetics, reciprocating gait orthoses and silicone products. He currently provides advice, training and support to our distributors in the Middle East, Asia and India.
Steve Carter SR Pros, MBAPO
Proshetist, Clinical Specialist
Clinical Prosthetist based in the Northern Region. Following graduation with a BSc (hons) in Prosthetics from Strachclyde University, I have been treating NHS Patients for a number of years in the London and the Yorkshire regions before becoming involved in private practice.
I have extensive clinical management and experience. I have also a special interest in computer design philosophies and technology advancements, being a founder member of both the Clinical Support Group and CADCAM group for the RSLSteeper group.
Carl Elliot SR Pros
Prosthetist, Clinical Specialist
With nearly twenty years of post qualification experience, Carl has undertaken a number of roles within the industry including both Branch and Clinical Manager, and roles within the field of training and education. For five years he served as an External Examiner to the Salford University course and states that one of his professional highlights was when he was the GB team Prosthetist for the World Championships
Mark Smith, SR Orth, MBAPO
Specialist Orthotist
I qualified from the Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree course at Strathclyde University in 1998 and since then I have gained competencies in all areas of orthotic treatment. My key interest areas are Lower extremity Biomechanics and Neurology. I work on a basis of good biomechanical principles and through evidence based practice.
Gareth Roblin
Physiotherapist
I have been working with Richmond and Twickenham PCT for 2 and ½ years on a rotational post. This has allowed me to gain experience in different physiotherapy techniques to treat and manage various disorders ranging from respiratory conditions through to the ‘nuts and bolts’ of outpatient physiotherapy clinics. Prior to this I was working with the Kingston and Queen Mary Hospital trust where I gained an invaluable experience with the Douglas Bader Amputee team.
It was here that I learnt the benefits of early rehabilitation for the amputee client, especially the importance of general conditioning and strengthening. This along with gait re-education forms a large part of the management programme designed to promote a healthy functional lifestyle for amputee clients.
I look forward to working with the London Prosthetic centre, a progressive thinking and supportive team open to new ideas and developments which can only further the clients well being.
Liv Meddings
Physiotherapist
Liv graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2002 from Oxford Brookes University and completed her Junior rotations at Kings College Hospital London.
Over the course of her career she has worked predominantly as a Locum Physio and has developed an extremely broad experience base with the main focus being Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation. She has experience in Vascular and Surgical wards with the
acute aspect of rehabilitation both prior to, and post amputation. She has also worked at Crystal Palace Artificial Limb Centre, Headley Court Defence Rehabilitation Centre and Harold Wood Disablement Service Centre where she worked as a Senior Therapist. This exposure to a variety of treatment centres has further enhanced her diagnostic and treatment skills, as well as giving her the ability to provide a comprehensive rehabilitation service for a wide range of clients.
Liv prides herself on giving a holistic approach to rehabilitation focussing on the goals and requirements of each client with the view to achieving confident gait and regaining independence.
Richard Shapcott
Silicone Manager, Silicone Field and manufacturing Specialist
Richard is a specialist in the field of silicone technologies. Having travelled around the world training, lecturing and visiting clients, he has gained a vast knowledge of both clinical and manufacturing methods. Richard’s silicone skills are internationally praised for both quality and finding new solutions to individual challenges.
Dennis has started working at J.E. Hanger in Roehampton as an apprentice in 1969. Trained in sheet metal work for 5 years. Since, he has moved to modular prosthetics specialising in all aspects of mechanical repairs and manufacturing.
Dennis previous position including Foreman since 1984 for J.E. Hanger and Vessa Ltd and Hugh Steeper Ltd at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton where he was responsible for manufacturing prosthetic devices, training, quality assurance, first aid, and managing a high number of technicians.
Dennis has joined the London Prosthetic Centre in September 2008 after working for 39 years at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton.
Mick Johnson
Private and Silicone Workshop Assistant Manager
Mick has had 20 years of experience in the field of upper and lower limb prosthetic manufacturing. He has worked for J.E. Hanger, Otto Bock, Dorset Orthopaedic and Roehampton Rehabilitation Centre. Mick is also a specialist in manufacturing custom silicone prosthetics. He is also a nominated training officer for RSLSteeper teaching silicone technologies.
Mark Bushnell
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician & Silicone Specialist
Mark has over 20 years of experience in the field of prosthetics and orthotics manufacturing. Previously he has worked at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton for 12 years. He has been working at our centre in Kingston Upon Thames for the 8 years. Mark is an artist and specialist in manufacturing the highest standards of custom silicone available internationally. His work has been praised and admired by many of our clients.
Sophie De Oliveira Barata
Silicone Specialist
Sophie graduated with 1st class honours from The London College of Fashion ion 2004 studying theatrical make-up and technical effects for film and performing arts. She has since worked in the Silicone Clinic at the London Prosthetic Centre in Kingston Upon Thames manufacturing custom prosthetics specialising in restoration and tattooing.
NatalieEllner
Silicone Specialist
After having studied History and Art at Sussex University; she moved to study Theatrical Make-up and Technical Effects for the Performing Arts at the London College of Fashion- graduating with 1st Class Honours in 2005. Since then she has been working at the London Prosthetic Centre in Kingston Upon Thames, putting her creative talents to good use by sculpting custom made high definition silicone limbs. Her speciality lies in making prostheses for burns patients.
Katie Lovick-Norley
Silicone Technician
Katie studied makeup and prosthetics for performance at the London College of Fashion.
Alongside university she worked as a hair and makeup artist in London west end, and continued to do so for a year after her graduation. She has recently decided to return to her speciality: sculpture and prosthetics at the Kingston branch of the London prosthetics Centre, where she can use her skills to create custom made silicone limbs.
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