AposHealth

What conditions can Apos® treat?

Apos® has been used by more than 120,000 patients worldwide for a number of various reasons and conditions.

With Apos®, patients regain precious mobility, function, and freedom.

Apos® can make life better for people with knee, hip, ankle, and lower back pain.

Can Apos® help avoid surgery?

Apos® has the proven potential to delay the need for surgery for some but not necessarily all patients. In a 2-year clinical study on patients with knee osteoarthritis, 86% of patients eligible for total knee replacement (TKR) treated with Apos® were able to delay TKR over a two-year period, compared to 12% in the control group. If you are considering surgery, ask us about Apos®.

Am I a good candidate for Apos®?

Apos® is generally not suitable for people who suffer from severe balance problems, severe complications from diabetes, ongoing Rheumatoid arthritis, or other systemic disorders affecting joints.

Is Apos® FDA-cleared, CE marked and NICE approved?

Yes - Apos® is FDA-cleared for treating knee osteoarthritis and can be used for general wellness to support conditions of the hips and lower back. It is CE marked and the National Institute of Clinical and Health Excellence recommend Apos as an alternative to knee surgery for those cannot or do not want surgery.

How do I use the Apos® footwear?

Our innovative scientific approach transforms your painful walking into a way of healing. In other words, we made complex science simple and created solutions tailored for your pain. All you need is to wear the shoe and our science will do the rest.

For a specific explanation of how to use the Apos® medical device, please enjoy this video about How to use your Apos® footwear.

What is the technology behind the Apos® footwear?

The key to Apos® is that it redirects the pressure away from the affected areas of the knees and lower back. Over time, the muscles gain the coordination and control to maintain the improved walking pattern even when not wearing the Apos® footwear.

Short-term off-the-shelf solutions and quick fixes may not work. Instead, you need a scientific, innovative treatment tailored to your unique knees and back. Enjoy this video about how Apos® works - Effortless Success - How Apos® Works in the Background

What is the difference between Apos® and orthopedic shoes (rocker bottom shoes)?

While orthopedic shoes buffer the pressure on your joints, Apos® does the opposite. Apos® challenges your muscles, particularly your stabiliser muscles, to improve the way you move and function, thus teaching the body to relieve pain and pressure on your joints by functioning better.

How often should I wear my Apos® footwear?

Your Apos® clinician will recommend the best treatment program for you. Typically, patients walk in the Apos® footwear for a few minutes daily at the start to get the most benefit and work up to 12 minutes of daily Apos® walking time.

What is included in the Apos® treatment?

The Apos® program includes the personalised Apos® footwear, follow-up monitoring, care from a qualified Apos® trained clinician, a personalised treatment program, follow-up consultations, adjustments of components of the foot-worn device according to the clinical needs at the follow-up consultations, and patient support services.

When will I begin to see results with Apos®?

You should begin to see improvement as early as 6 weeks to 3 months after you start your treatment. According to clinical research, 85% of Apos® patients feel improvement in the first 3 months of starting Apos® treatment. To monitor your progress with Apos®, be sure to attend your regularly follow-up appointments where your Apos® trained clinician will measure exactly how you are walking, among other things, to monitor your progress and advance your treatment.

What does clinical research say about Apos®?

Apos® is a clinically proven treatment for knee osteoarthritis. A 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that 92% of patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated with Apos® reported more than a 30% reduction in pain while 83% reported more than a 50% reduction in pain.

Clinical studies have also shown improvement in function and quality of life, as well as a significant reduction in pain medication use among patients with chronic knee pain. According to a patient satisfaction survey, 98% of patients said that they would recommend Apos® to friends and family.

How do I get started with Apos®?

Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to prescreen your suitability for an assessment.

The plan costs £1750 and covers you for:

· An initial assessment and 3 follow ups over 12 month period

· a pair of calibrated boots (Apos) if suitable

· Digital gait analysis to analyse your walking pattern at each appointment

· all replacement parts

· the clinician’s time

· 2 years warranty of the boots

Insurance:

You may be eligible for cover under the following private medical insurance:

WPA, The Exeter, Willis Towers Watson. Please contact your insurer and mention you would like preauthorisation for an AposHealth assessment.