D R M INDEPENDENT LIVING
Patricia McCotter & DM ORTHOTICS
CHANGING LIVES AND BUILDING INDEPENDENCE Patricia McCotter is the UK Clinical Manager and Clinical Specialist Orthotist with DM Orthotics. We spoke to her to find out what an orthotist does and how they can make a difference. HAVE you ever wondered what an orthoses is or what an orthotist does and how they can support you? We interviewed Patricia McCotter to find out more about orthotics, her journey and what DM Orthotics can do for you…
Hi Patricia, can you tell us why you decided to become an orthotist?
I became interested in and aware of prosthetics when Rick Allen, the drummer from Def Leppard, lost his arm in a car crash. I was a big fan and thought I could make him
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a replacement! That led to me studying Prosthetics and Orthotics at Strathclyde University in 1994. It was orthotics that most interested me, though.
What does an orthotist do?
We specialise in correcting issues that result from neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions by prescribing orthoses (artificial external devices) that are specifically designed to help patients move in a way that is as painfree and energy efficient as possible.
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