What STEPS Prosthetics does

STEPS Prosthetics Limited is a UK independent prosthetics and orthotics provider founded in 2022 and headquartered in Sheffield, operating as the clinical-prosthetics arm of the STEPS Rehabilitation family. The company designs, manufactures, fits, and supports bespoke prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices for individuals recovering from serious injuries such as road traffic collisions and workplace accidents, with specialisms including lower-limb and upper-limb prosthetics, osseointegration via the Integrum OPRA system, microprocessor-controlled components, sports prostheses, custom silicone cosmesis, and 3D-printed covers. Because STEPS is manufacturer-independent, it sources components from global suppliers including Ottobock, Ossur, Blatchford, Fior & Gentz, and Myomo, prescribing the best-fit device per clinical presentation rather than a single-vendor stack.

The business operates an integrated interdisciplinary model unique in the UK market: STEPS Prosthetics is the only UK prosthetics clinic to design, manufacture, fit, and support amputee clients within the residential rehabilitation setting delivered in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation's 23-bedroom purpose-built facility (Alexander House) in Sheffield. The clinical team — co-founded by prosthetists Colette Shaw and Peter Durkin with 20+ years' combined industry experience — includes prosthetists, orthotists, specialist amputee physiotherapists, prosthetic technicians, a consultant clinical psychologist, and operations staff, all coordinated under one roof. Distribution is via three outpatient clinics (Sheffield HQ, Manchester at MIHP, Gateshead) plus the Sheffield residential site, serving regional markets across Yorkshire, the North West, and the North East of England.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: bespoke prosthetic device sales (one-time), orthotic device sales (one-time), residential rehabilitation packages in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation, ongoing outpatient services, and Part 35-compliant medico-legal expert witness reports instructed by claimant or defendant solicitors. Pricing is quote-based per clinical presentation and is typically funded by third parties — case managers, solicitors, or insurers handling catastrophic-injury claims — rather than direct out-of-pocket payment by clients. The go-to-market combines B2C direct-to-patient service delivery with an enterprise referral channel targeting medico-legal professionals and insurers via training days, the annual STEPS Amputee Conference, and ongoing case-manager relationships. Six weeks of post-supply follow-up appointments are included free of charge. No external institutional investment or private equity backing is disclosed.

Name

STEPS Prosthetics

Legal name

STEPS Prosthetics Limited

Website

https://stepsprosthetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STEPS Prosthetics is a Sheffield-based UK independent provider of bespoke prosthetics, orthotics, and integrated residential amputee rehabilitation, serving seriously injured clients across Yorkshire, the North West, and the North East through three clinics and a partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetics and Orthotics Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Amputee & Prosthetic Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)

Keywords

• Prosthetics services
• Orthotic devices
• Amputee rehabilitation
• Bespoke socket design
• Medico-legal expert witness

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Device Sales: Sale of bespoke prosthetic limbs designed, manufactured, and fitted for individuals following serious injury. Includes upper limb, lower limb, and activity-specific prostheses.
2. Orthotic Device Sales: Sale and fitting of orthotic devices including custom-made and off-the-shelf products for neurological and traumatic injuries.
3. Expert Witness Services: Medico-legal expert witness reporting services for prosthetics, orthotics, and specialized amputee physiotherapy. Accepts instructions from claimant or defendant solicitors.
4. Residential Rehabilitation Services: Integrated amputee and orthotic rehabilitation programme delivered in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation. Includes prosthetic provision, daily therapy, nursing care, and accommodation.
5. Third-Party Funded Treatment: Treatment funded by case managers, solicitors, or insurers following serious injury claims. Payment accepted from clients directly or third parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STEPS Prosthetics designs, manufactures, fits, and supports bespoke prosthetic and orthotic devices for individuals following serious injury. The company delivers lower limb prosthetics, upper limb prosthetics, osseointegration solutions, and orthotic devices through three outpatient clinics in Sheffield, Manchester, and Gateshead. It also provides residential amputee rehabilitation in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation, and Part 35 compliant expert witness reporting for medico-legal cases.

Product overview

STEPS Prosthetics is a specialist prosthetics and orthotics healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of services for individuals following serious injury. The core offering includes bespoke prosthetic services (featuring socket design, lower limb prosthetics, upper limb prosthetics, osseointegration, and cosmetic finishes), orthotic devices (including lower limb orthotics, stance control devices, off-loading orthosis, and the MyoPro robotic orthosis), residential rehabilitation programmes delivered in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation, expert witness medico-legal services, and outpatient clinic services across Sheffield, Manchester, and Gateshead. The company is independent and works with prosthetic technology from multiple global manufacturers including Ottobock, Ossur, Blatchford, and Fior & Gentz.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prosthetics Bespoke prosthetic design, manufacture, fitting, and rehabilitation services for individuals following serious injury. Includes socket design, lower limb prosthetics, upper limb prosthetics, osseointegration, and individual cosmetic finishes.
• Orthotics Orthotic devices designed and fitted to support optimum movement and comfort. Includes lower limb orthotics, off-loading orthosis, stance control devices, upper limb orthotics, and the MyoPro Mark 2 robotic orthosis.
• Residential Rehabilitation Residential amputee and orthotic rehabilitation service delivered in partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation, offering intensive interdisciplinary team-led programmes in a purpose-built 23-bedroom Sheffield facility.
• Expert Witness Medico-legal expert witness reporting service for prosthetics, orthotics, and specialist amputee physiotherapy, providing Part 35 compliant reports for claimant or defendant solicitors.
• Outpatient Services Ongoing prosthetic and orthotic support delivered through outpatient clinics in Sheffield, Manchester, and Gateshead, including specialist amputee physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
• Lower Limb Prosthetics Advanced lower limb prosthetic components including microprocessor-controlled knees (Genium X3, Linx, C-leg 4, Kenevo, Orion3, Rheo XC), microprocessor-controlled feet (ElanIC, Meridium, Empower, Proprio), hydraulic self-aligning ankles (Avalon, Echelon range), and activity-specific prostheses.
• Upper Limb Prosthetics Upper limb prosthetics including advanced powered devices (Espire Elbow, Taska hand, bebionic hand), pattern recognition control systems (Coapt, Myoplus), myoelectric partial hand prostheses (i-limbs Digits), and Naked Prosthetics mechanical fingers.
• Osseointegration Direct skeletal fixation prosthetic solution using titanium implants anchored into residual bone, including the OPRA osseointegration implant system from Integrum for amputees seeking improved comfort and control.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 weeks post-supply follow-up included free of charge
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Cobden House ChambersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2026Joint Amputee Conference 2026 (1st October at Manchester Hall) delivered in partnership with Cobden House Chambers, a set of barristers specializing in catastrophic injury cases.
• Neural PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in establishing the North East Amputee Support Group in 2024, providing guidance and support for amputees in the North East region.
• STEPS RehabilitationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEPS Prosthetics works in close partnership with STEPS Rehabilitation to deliver a world-leading amputee residential rehabilitation programme. STEPS Rehabilitation is an award-winning purpose-built facility offering comprehensive amputee rehabilitation with an interdisciplinary team. STEPS Prosthetics is the only UK prosthetics company to design, manufacture, fit and support amputee clients within a residential rehabilitation setting through this partnership.
• OttoBockcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of advanced prosthetic components including microprocessor-controlled knees (Genium X3, Kenevo, C-leg 4) and feet, stance control devices, and MyoPro Mark 2 upper limb robotic orthosis.
• OssurcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of prosthetic components including microprocessor knees (Orion3, Rheo XC, Navii) and feet (ElanIC, Meridium, Empower, Proprio), hydraulic ankles (Avalon, Echelon range).
• BlatchfordcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of prosthetic components including Linx microprocessor system, hydraulic ankles, and pre-preg carbon fibre technology. Former employer of founders Colette Shaw and Peter Durkin.
• Fior & GentzcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of stance control knee joints for KAFO devices and electronic microprocessor stance control joints for neurological conditions.
• Integrum / Professor Rickard BrånemarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of OPRA osseointegration implant system for direct skeletal fixation of prosthetic limbs. Professor Brånemark was keynote speaker at STEPS Amputee Conference 2024.
• Day One Trauma SupportflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity providing practical, emotional, and financial assistance to individuals and families after major trauma. STEPS team participates in fundraising events (Tour du Mont Blanc trek) and refers clients to the charity. All proceeds from Cobden House Chambers Amputee Conference donated to Day One.
• Bond TurnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsoring the Bond Turner Tour du Mont Blanc Trek in support of Day One Trauma Support's 5th anniversary.
• Irwin MitchellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading law firm specializing in catastrophic injury cases. Partner in North East Amputee Support Group and frequently instructs STEPS for client rehabilitation and expert witness services.
• Udall Associates / Abbie UdallminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational Therapist and Case Manager partner in North East Amputee Support Group, specializing in brain injury and complex cases.
• Fish InsuranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended insurance provider for prosthetic and orthotic devices, specializing in medical device insurance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ability Matters Group: UK provider of prosthetics, orthotics, mobility equipment and rehabilitation services across multiple clinic sites. Comparable as a multi-site UK prosthetic and orthotic clinic network with a similar medico-legal and NHS customer base.
• Dorset Orthopaedic: UK private provider of bespoke prosthetics, orthotics and silicone cosmesis, with strong medico-legal referral relationships. Comparable in product range (limb prosthetics, custom silicone, orthotics) and customer mix (amputees, case managers, solicitors).
• Opcare: One of the UK's largest independent providers of prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair services to the NHS and private sector. Comparable as a multi-site UK prosthetic and orthotic clinic operator serving both amputee and mobility patients.
• Blatchford Group: UK-headquartered global manufacturer of prosthetic components (Linx, ElanIC) that also operates clinical services and was the former employer of STEPS' co-founders. Comparable as both a component supplier and a competing UK clinical provider; STEPS' independence is partly defined against Blatchford.
• Pace Rehabilitation: UK specialist provider of prosthetic rehabilitation for amputees, offering bespoke prosthetic and orthotic services with residential and outpatient programmes — directly comparable in clinical model and target customer (catastrophic-injury amputees) to STEPS Prosthetics.
• Steeper Group: UK manufacturer and provider of prosthetic and orthotic products, with clinical services and an apprenticeship pipeline. Comparable as a UK-based prosthetic manufacturer-clinician hybrid; Colette Shaw's prior career included product roles at Steeper.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, supplying the Genium X3/X4 and C-leg 4 microprocessor knees that STEPS fits, and also operates its own patient-care clinics. Comparable as the dominant OEM whose products STEPS prescribes and whose UK clinical network is a competitor.
• Össur: Global manufacturer of prosthetics (Rheo XC, Proprio, Power Knee) and orthotics. Comparable as a major OEM supplier to STEPS and as a vertically integrated competitor with its own UK clinical channel.
• Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore) – Prosthetic Service: NHS specialist tertiary provider of complex prosthetic and orthotic services, including osseointegration. Comparable as a high-complexity amputee prosthetic provider in the UK market where STEPS competes for medico-legal and self-pay referrals.

Emerging players

• The Alternative Limb Project: Bespoke artistic and functional prosthetic covers and cosmesis studio with which STEPS already partners. Comparable as a creative, premium-positioning prosthetic adjunct that targets the same self-pay and medico-legal amputee segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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