Welcome to AJF Laboratories
Learn more about our services and what we can offer you.
AJF Laboratories is pleased to introduce you to our unique, well established orthotic laboratory and gait analysis clinic.
Andrew Fisher is our senior partner and has been the driving force behind AJF Laboratories since its inception in 1986.He is fully committed and enthusiastic in the field of gait analysis and biomechanics and has worked in a range of settings including Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre and RAF Cosford Rehabilitation unit. Currently he is working as part of the Foot and Ankle Team at Spire Parkway Hospital Solihull.
Andrew constantly reviews clinical research into the efficiency of foot orthoses and has developed a range that has shown to resolve and/or improve many of the clinical lower limb conditions listed below.
As well as providing a first rate service to other practitioners, his clinical knowledge comes to the forefront in the management of patients with a range of lower limb conditions, however complex.
Aimed solely at the experienced musculoskeletal practitioner we provide exceptional orthoses and a personalised full support and advice service.As an independent laboratory we are able to quickly respond to developments in orthotic prescription and manufacture, whilst at all times placing your patient at the centre of our processes.Currently AJF Laboratories uses two materials to manufacture their orthoses -Carbon Fibre and Polyethylene. Research has shown that these materials provide the most effective results, whether semi-customised devices or casted.The assessment of your patient will determine the type of orthoses required.
1.Mild biomechanical issues generally require a semi-customised device only –can also be used as a trial orthoses.
2.For more complex and severe conditions such as Tibial Posterior Tendinopathy or a supinated foot the best device would be a casted prescription orthotic.These factors will determine which of our range to prescribe, but if you are still unsure we would welcome your call when we can advise you as required.
Aimed solely at the experienced musculoskeletal practitioner we provide exceptional orthoses and a personalised full support and advice service.As an independent laboratory we are able to quickly respond to developments in orthotic prescription and manufacture, whilst at all times placing your patient at the centre of our processes.Currently AJF Laboratories uses two materials to manufacture their orthoses -Carbon Fibre and Polyethylene. Research has shown that these materials provide the most effective results, whether semi-customised devices or casted.The assessment of your patient will determine the type of orthoses required.
1.Mild biomechanical issues generally require a semi-customised device only –can also be used as a trial orthoses.
2.For more complex and severe conditions such as Tibial Posterior Tendinopathy or a supinated foot the best device would be a casted prescription orthotic.These factors will determine which of our range to prescribe, but if you are still unsure we would welcome your call when we can advise you as required.
Aimed solely at the experienced musculoskeletal practitioner we provide exceptional orthoses and a personalised full support and advice service.As an independent laboratory we are able to quickly respond to developments in orthotic prescription and manufacture, whilst at all times placing your patient at the centre of our processes.Currently AJF Laboratories uses two materials to manufacture their orthoses -Carbon Fibre and Polyethylene. Research has shown that these materials provide the most effective results, whether semi-customised devices or casted.The assessment of your patient will determine the type of orthoses required.
1.Mild biomechanical issues generally require a semi-customised device only –can also be used as a trial orthoses.
2.For more complex and severe conditions such as Tibial Posterior Tendinopathy or a supinated foot the best device would be a casted prescription orthotic.These factors will determine which of our range to prescribe, but if you are still unsure we would welcome your call when we can advise you as required.
Andrew Fisher has a wide experience with a range of practitioners in treating a varied patient/client base.Choosing our laboratory will benefit both you and your patient. Our level of involvement can be simply provision of orthoses prescribed by yourself to a full support service including advice about orthotic prescription and other treatment modalities that may be needed.
Visits to the laboratory are welcomed where you can see our manufacture processes and our recently refurbished gait analysis clinic.In some instances you may prefer to refer patients direct to us.Specialising in the assessment and treatment of chronic conditions including heel pain, running injuries, knee pain and low back pain we can assess and provide, where appropriate, prescription orthoses within a day.For further information contact Andrew at the laboratory.
At our clinic we can treat and resolve a range of conditions which will give you relief from pain and improve your quality of life.
The first step is to give us a call – in some instances just some simple free advice over the phone is all that is required. We take self referrals, meaning you do not need a referral from your GP.
If further help is needed we may suggest semi-customised orthoses (Insoles) and which can resolve your symptoms without further intervention.
Finally, in more complex cases, a visit to one of our clinics including Alveley may be suggested. A full assessment, casting for prescription orthoses if appropriate and referral to other specialists eg for an ultrasound scan, injection therapy, may be arranged.
The cost of the initial assessment and gait analysis will be advised when the appointment is made and the cost of orthoses, if needed, will be advised at this appointment. The assessment includes taking a full history, looking at your gait, reviewing footwear and discussing other possible treatment modalities. We are recognised by the major private health insurers, including BUPA.
Prefer to see us in a day? A full assessment and fitting of casted orthoses can be completed in a day at no additional cost.
Several conditions in the lower limb can be related to biomechanical dysfunction (i.e. poor posture of the foot and leg) and can be treated effectively through the use of orthoses (prescription insoles). By treating the causes of these conditions symptoms will resolve quicker, will be less likely to re-occur and you will be able to return to normal activities including sports. Click on the diagram opposite for more information about just a few of the conditions we commonly see.
For more information, please feel free to get in touch. You can contact us by the following methods: