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                                                    About me
                            Synergy Orthotic Clinical Services is run by Stephen Seccombe who has a wide range of clinical expertise gained working as a Clinical Specialist for one of the UKs largest Orthotic service providers to the NHS as well as experience gained in private practice. He has particular experience with foot and ankle, athletes and paediatrics. Has very close links with specialist physiotherapists and Physical Trainers to ensure treatment is holistic.
                        
                                                    Areas of interest
                            Biomechanics;
Gait Analysis;
Sports Injury Treatment;
Brain Injury Management e.g. Cerebral Palsy or Acquired;
AFOs & KAFOs ("splints");
Lycra Garments;
Specialist Footwear for Diabetic or Rheumatoid Patients; Safety Footwear;
Children's Footwear;
Muscle Stimulation;
Expert Witness Reports;
                        
                        
                        
                                                
                     
                                            
                            
                                About me 
                            
                                                                    External resources
                                    
                                                                                    - Company website                                                    : http://www.synergy-ocs.co.uk
 
                                                                            
                                                                                                                                    Research interests
                                    Foot and Ankle 
Lycra
Gait Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                    
                                        (Additional) Languages spoken
                                        
                                     
                                                                                                                                    Courses offered to GPs
                                    If you would like to receive a seminar based on Orthotics, please contact office@synergy-ocs.co.uk
                                                             
                         
                    
                    
                                            
                            My outcomes 
                            
                                                                                                    Outcomes (self-reported)
                                    100% Patient satisfaction rating for explanation of process
96% Patient satisfaction rating for treatment
95% Patient satisfaction rating for availability of appointment
                                
                             
                         
                    
                                            
                            
                                
                                My qualifications & training 
                            
                            
                                                                    
                                                                                    Qualifications
                                                                            
                                    
                                                                                    - MSc Clinical Biomechanics 
                                                University of Staffordshire 2009
                                            
 
                                                                                    - PgCert Musculo Skeletal Diagnosis 
                                                University of Staffordshire 2008
                                            
 
                                                                                    - BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics 
                                                University of Salford 1999
                                            
 
                                                                            
                                                                                                    Additional training
                                    
                                                                                    - Civil Expert Witness Certificate
                                                Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon 2011
                                            
 
                                                                            
                                                                                                                                    Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
                                    
                                                                                    - BAPO 
                                                British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotists 1999
                                            
 
                                                                                    - ISPO
                                                (International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotists 2014
                                            
 
                                                                            
                                                                                                    Details of entry to specialist register
                                    
                                                                                                    Affiliations / memberships
                                    - Registered with Expert Witness Institute
- Invited guest lecture at University post graduate level 
- Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Clearance
                                
                             
                         
                    
                                            
                             My private practice 
                            
                                
                                                                    Post treatment communication
                                                                            Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
                                            in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
                                            guidelines.