Sandie Waddell MBAPO

Sandie is part of the Össur, Technology team, working as a Clinical Specialist Orthotist. She graduated from Strathclyde University in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 1986, is registered with the UK Health Professions Council (HPC) and is a member of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO).

Sandie specialised in paediatrics whilst also continuing her career in the adult sector, taking a particular interest in lower limb biomechanics. As a Senior Paediatric Orthotist Sandie worked closely with physiotherapists, podiatrists, paediatricians and orthopaedic consultants and has been instrumental in establishing multi disciplinary team work in her clinical practice.

With her emphasis in children’s orthotics, she became aware of the issues surrounding head shape deformity and began to observe Stephen Mottram’s work with cranial remoulding.

As a practicing clinician, Sandie has been working alongside Mr. Mottram for several years and has also received formal training in the U.S.A. She has a full appreciation of the complexities of treating these very young babies and has successfully established herself as a key authority within the broader PlagioCare™ team environment.

As an active member of BAPO, initiating regional professional orthotic meetings in the North of England and in Scotland and speaking at the other allied health professional meetings on paediatric orthotics, she is highly regarded within her field of work. She is a key member of the |BAPO conference committee which organises the annual professional Conference for all BAPO members and other health professions. 

She is married with 3 children and, originally from Glasgow, she moved to Yorkshire in 1988 working in continuous orthotic practice since then.