TalarMade

What TalarMade does

TalarMade Ltd is a UK-based specialist orthotic products and clinical services provider, founded in 1997 and headquartered at Edinburgh House, Millennium Way, Chesterfield. The company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive orthotic portfolio organised across foot orthoses (proprietary ranges including DiabetiX™ for diabetic foot protection, KinetiX™ prescription-specific insoles, and the Trio, Gaitway, and Foot Clinic families), spinal and cervical supports (TLSO, Philly Collar, lumbar supports, abdominal binders, Spinal Hyperext Brace), lower limb orthoses (AFOs, knee separators, ankle stabilisers, post-op footwear), pressure care products (heel protection boots, pressure redistribution pads), and clubfoot devices distributed under exclusive UK rights for MD Orthopaedics' Ponseti Method product line. Its underlying technology is rooted in biomechanical engineering rather than digital/AI, with proprietary material combinations (viscoelastic stabilising bases, D-X1 top covers for shear absorption) and injection-moulded polyurethane systems with multiple density options, alongside emerging 3D scanning and printing capabilities for custom orthotic production.

The company earns revenue through four primary streams: one-time product sales via its SSL-compliant e-commerce store, phone/email and post ordering (with unit prices ranging from £11.64 for a Philly Collar to £337.43 for a TLSO and next-working-day delivery), NHS Orthotic Services delivered through clinics nationwide using an in-house team of Orthotists (a managed-services model), private clinical services at the Chesterfield clinic (gait and biomechanical assessment, ShockWave therapy, orthotic bracing, AFO/KAFO provision), and education and training programmes for NHS providers, clinicians and international partners. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting NHS hospitals, private hospitals, private clinics, community stores, and community health centres across UK regions, alongside direct-to-consumer online and clinic channels, with the company acting as exclusive UK distributor for multiple international brands (MD Orthopaedics, Becker Orthopedic UK, MedSpec, nora Systems, Ortho Baltic, Trend Medical, Schein Orthopädie, and OPSB).

Ownership and commercial posture is that of a privately held, professionally managed small UK medical device operator owned by clinicians (orthotic, podiatry and physical therapy professionals) led by Chairman and Founder Bernie Crewdson, CEO Ryan Thomas, Medical Director Simon Dickinson, and Commercial Director Francis Barrett. In July 2025 the company received a strategic investment from Rockpool Investments to accelerate expansion and enhance innovation, in the context of an 11-50 employee organisation generating growth through new product launches (TLSO 2025, KinetiX NHS pilot publication August 2025, DiabetiX™ January 2026), exclusive international brand distribution, and embedded NHS service delivery.

Name

TalarMade

Legal name

TalarMade Ltd

Website

https://talarmade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TalarMade Ltd is a UK-based specialist orthotic products and clinical services company that designs, manufactures and distributes proprietary foot, spinal and lower-limb orthoses (including DiabetiX™ and KinetiX™ lines) and provides NHS orthotic services, private clinical care, and exclusive UK distribution for global orthopaedic brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Orthotic medical devices
• Foot orthoses insoles
• Clinical orthotic services
• Spinal bracing products
• Pressure care solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of orthotic products through online store, phone, email, and post. Products include foot orthoses, spinal supports, lower limb devices, pressure care, and rehabilitation equipment. Standard next working day delivery available.
2. NHS Orthotic Services: TalarMade provides Orthotic Services in the NHS, managing many clinics nationwide with a team of Orthotists providing specialist treatment to a large number of patients.
3. Education and Training: Education programme helping customers expand clinical expertise and knowledge of TalarMade products. Training programmes for NHS providers, clinicians, and international partners.
4. Private Clinic Services: Clinical facilities for private assessments at clinic in Chesterfield offering gait assessment, biomechanical assessment, Piedro footwear, insoles, ShockWave therapy, orthotic bracing, AFO, and KAFO services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TalarMade designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of orthotic medical devices including foot orthoses, ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), spinal and cervical supports, pressure care products and clubfoot orthoses. The company also provides clinical orthotic services to the NHS through managed clinics and operates a private assessment clinic at its Chesterfield headquarters, complemented by an education and training programme for clinicians.

Product overview

TalarMade is a UK-based provider of orthoses and clinical services offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices. The product range centres on foot orthoses (insoles) including DiabetiX™ for diabetic foot protection, KinetiX™ prescription-specific insoles, and the Foot Clinic/Trio/Gaitway insole families. Beyond insoles, the portfolio spans spinal/cervical products (TLSO, collars, lumbar supports, abdominal binders), lower limb orthoses (AFOs, knee braces, ankle stabilisers, hip orthoses), pressure care solutions (heel protection boots, pressure redistribution pads), and clubfoot products. TalarMade also operates clinical services including NHS orthotic services, a private treatment clinic in Chesterfield, and an education/training programme. The company serves NHS hospitals, private hospitals, clinics, and community health centres across the UK as both a manufacturer and UK distribution partner for multiple international orthopaedic brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TalarMade Custom: Custom orthotics division accessible via talarmadecustom.com
• TalarMade Clinic
• Foot Clinic
• FootMedics

Products and services

• DiabetiX™ Prefabricated insole engineered to protect the at-risk diabetic foot through clinically validated pressure-mapping technology. Combines geometry and materials developed from a biomechanical perspective to deliver functional load management and pressure reduction. Features a D-X1 Top cover that dampens compressive forces and absorbs shear, with a viscoelastic stabilising base that dissipates pathological loads. Indicated for patients with at-risk feet without deformity including those with peripheral neuropathy, fat pad atrophy, rheumatoid arthritis, hypersensitivity, and painful plantar skin conditions.
• KinetiX™ Insoles Prescription-specific insoles engineered to target specific Kinetic parameters for foot or ankle conditions. Range includes KinetiX™ A (Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction), KinetiX™ B (Achilles Tendinopathy) and KinetiX™ C (Plantar Fasciopathy). Uses injection-moulded polyurethane in three hardness options for consistent control and durability, and is supported by NHS pilot evidence showing 70-95% symptom improvement and £80-£120 per-patient cost savings.
• Trio Insoles Functional insoles available in Full Length and 3/4 Length options providing excellent talo-navicular support with a high arch profile. Features an integrated 4° medial extrinsic heel post, 1st MTH cushioning, and multiple extrinsic wedging options. Available in three densities (Medium/Blue 45 Shore, Firm/Red 60 Shore, Extra Firm/Black 75 Shore). Indicated for plantar fasciitis, midfoot control issues, hallux limitus, metatarsalgia and patellofemoral pain.
• Trio Heel Pain Insole Specialised insole engineered specifically for plantar fasciitis with a cobra design providing targeted arch support and heel pain relief. Features an inverting heel cup, centred skives, an intrinsic 4° medial heel wedge, and a shock-absorbing lateral heel cushion. Available in 3/4 and full length medium density EVA with an anti-bacterial top coat.
• Gaitway Insoles (Classic/Slim/Full) Cost-effective functional foot orthoses for the pronating foot offered in three formats: Gaitway Classic (3/4 length for broad footwear compatibility, A50 shore for consistent control), Gaitway Slim (low profile design for slip-on and fashion footwear), and Gaitway Full (full-length coverage). All variants include a microfibre top cover and medial heel post options.
• Foot Clinic Insole Range Comprehensive range of Foot Clinic insoles providing tailored solutions for sports, workwear, comfort and plantar fasciitis treatment, available across variants including 3/4 Length, Active, Comfort, Endurance and Metaflex. Designed to provide optimal support and relief across lifestyles and footwear types.
• Pressure Relief AFO Ankle-Foot Orthosis that completely suspends and protects the heel from pressure or friction. Features a soft, breathable and washable liner, adjustable toe length support, anti-rotation bar, and easily removable sole plate. Used for prevention of ankle contractures, heel ulcer prevention and treatment, and lower level ambulation.
• TALARMADE TLSO (Thoracolumbo-Sacral Orthosis) Supportive spinal orthotic for the thoracolumbar spine (T4-S1) with a unique dynamic thoracic extension system providing low-load dynamic extension. Features a dual pulley system for independent thoracic and lumbar adjustment, breathable mesh material and moisture-wicking lining. Suitable for T4-S1 stable fracture conservative management and post-operative care.
• Spinal Hyperextension Brace Designed for stable vertebral compression fractures of the lower thoracic and lumbar spine. Features a unique spring-controlled floating pelvic band that adjusts as the patient changes from standing to sitting, eliminating brace shift. Includes padded pelvic bands and sternal and lateral pads with adjustment slots.
• Philly Collar Moderate to firm cervical support with a two-piece contoured moulded foam shell. Features rigid occipital and mandibular posts, a tracheotomy aperture, and bilateral front touch-and-close fastening. Available in Small through Extra Large sizes with multiple height options.
• Abdominal Binder Abdominal wrap with ventilated elastic and soft padded front panel for post-surgical support. Features touch-and-close fastening and is available in three brace heights (16.5cm, 23cm, 28cm) for abdominal hernias and post-operative care, in sizes Small through Extra Extra Large.
• Hernia Belt Designed to eliminate discomfort associated with common reducible inguinal hernias. Provides comfortable direct pressure via anatomically shaped pads with removable pads allowing double or single-sided application. Available in Small through Extra Large sizes based on thigh circumference.
• Neurotec Knee Separator Universal size knee orthosis for severe flexion contracture over 110°. Features a soft, padded wrap-around design with touch-and-close fastening and Outlast lining. Includes removable foam insert blocks to gradually reduce flexion and increase range of motion (ROM).
• MED SPEC Supinator PPT Stabiliser Ankle stabiliser that reduces over-pronation by applying a supinating force with an adjustable supination strap. Generates arch-raising moments through an arch strap and repositionable arch pad. Features a calcaneal inversion strap and Speed Lacer II closure system for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and moderate to severe Pes Planus.
• Teardrop Met Domes Teardrop-shaped metatarsal domes available in EVA with MicroGrip or PU Gel with self-adhesive. Used as neuroma pads, cuboid/Fatty pads, or for Morton's neuroma and specific metatarsal head pressure reduction. Compatible with all TalarMade foot orthoses and Piedro footwear.
• Clubfoot / Ponseti Products TalarMade is the exclusive UK distributor for MD Orthopaedics, the global leader in Ponseti Method clubfoot orthoses. Range includes clubfoot accessories, AFO custom, AFO stock and bars. MD Orthopaedics sells products in over 120 countries and has changed the lives of over 300,000 children worldwide.
• Clinical Orthotic Services TalarMade provides NHS orthotic services, managing clinics nationwide through a team of Orthotists delivering specialist treatment to large numbers of patients. Services include gait assessment, biomechanical assessment, Piedro footwear, insole provision, ShockWave Therapy, orthotic bracing, AFO and KAFO services. Private patient assessments and treatments are also provided at the Chesterfield clinic, with exercise and treatment plans provided.
• TalarMade Custom Orthotics Custom orthotics division operated via talarmadecustom.com providing bespoke orthotic devices manufactured using scanning technologies to capture patient anatomy, with 3D printing capabilities being developed for custom orthotic production.
• Education & Training Programme Education programme helping customers expand clinical expertise and knowledge of TalarMade products for maximum clinical success. Includes courses on adult and paediatric biomechanics, AFO design, MSK foot and ankle conditions, orthotic prescription writing, and material science, delivered to NHS providers, clinicians and international partners across the UK and in Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• KinetiX™ insoles achieved 70-95% symptom improvement compared to 25-46% with previously prescribed insoles in NHS pilot study
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MD OrthopaedicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTalarMade is the exclusive UK distributor for MD Orthopaedics, the global leader in Ponseti Method clubfoot orthoses. MD Orthopaedics sells products in over 120 countries and has changed the lives of over 300,000 children worldwide.
• Becker Orthopedic UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTalarMade is the only authorised distributor of Becker Orthopedic products in the UK. Becker Orthopedic manufactures high quality, innovative orthotic components for the orthotic industry worldwide.
• OPSBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPSB was the first company to focus exclusively on paediatric solutions in orthopaedic care. Since 2006, the company has led innovation in paediatric orthopaedics, developing new products and services.
• Medical Specialties (MedSpec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical Specialties represents a broad base of national and international manufacturers and distributes new, cost-saving products. TalarMade distributes many MedSpec products including the popular ASO ankle brace.
• nora® Systems GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributornora® offers a comprehensive range of EVA products and stands for top material quality, innovative product development. EVA sheets from nora® have become the material standard in orthopaedic shoe engineering.
• Ortho BalticcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrtho Baltic has grown into one of Europe's biggest producers of individual orthopaedic devices since 2001, focusing on custom-made products for the lower limb combining expertise of footwear technicians, engineers, physicians, and IT engineers.
• Trend MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrend Medical is a leading orthopaedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment manufacturer established in 2016, dedicated to developing clinically driven, superior quality functional orthoses.
• Schein Orthopädie Service KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchein is a family company committed to producing top-quality foot orthoses. Every Schein product helps people gain more mobility and enhances well-being.
• British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA)minorOthersTalarMade is a member of the British Healthcare Trades Association, adhering to industry standards and trade practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Surestep: US-based pediatric orthotic specialist focused on Ponseti clubfoot management. Directly comparable to TalarMade's exclusive MD Orthopaedics UK distribution for the same clubfoot treatment method.
• Ottobock: Global leader in orthopedic technology with a strong orthoses franchise (AFO/KAFO, spinal, upper/lower limb). Direct competitor across TalarMade's full orthotic device portfolio and NHS/private market position.
• ssur: Major Icelandic-headquartered orthopedic/prosthetic company offering foot/ankle orthoses, braces, and supports. Comparable product categories and clinical positioning to TalarMade's foot orthoses and lower-limb AFO ranges.
• medi UK: German orthopedic brace and compression manufacturer with established UK presence. Directly competes on spinal (TLSO), knee, ankle, and foot orthoses in NHS and private channels.
• Peacocks Medical Group: UK-based orthotic manufacturer serving NHS and private markets with a comparable product portfolio (foot orthoses, AFOs, spinal). The most direct UK domestic manufacturing peer to TalarMade.
• Dorset Orthopaedic: UK-based orthotic manufacturer and clinical provider with NHS service contracts. Closely comparable business model spanning device manufacture, NHS-managed services, and private clinical work.
• Allard Support: Swedish specialist in ankle-foot and lower-limb orthoses with international distribution. Overlaps directly with TalarMade's Pressure Relief AFO and clubfoot/lower-limb orthotic product lines.
• DJO / Enovis: US-headquartered orthopedic brace manufacturer (Aircast, DonJoy, Exos brands). TalarMade already distributes MedSpec products through similar UK channel relationships, making DJO a directly comparable peer in ankle/knee bracing.

Broad incumbents

• Hanger Clinic: Largest US orthotic and prosthetic clinical services provider. Comparable services-led operating model; primarily US-focused but a relevant benchmark for NHS-managed orthotic services at scale.
• BSN medical (Essity): Diversified medical supplies incumbent (now part of Essity) offering wound care, compression therapy, and orthopedic bracing with broad NHS supply-chain presence across multiple categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/talarmade

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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