Apos Treatment

newbury1
newbury1 Member Posts: 112
edited 23. Sep 2009, 19:20 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All,

Through work, I have BUPA membership and they send a newsletter thing every now and again. There was an article in the last one about Apos treatment which is now available in the UK. Have had a look at their website and if the advertising blurb is to be believed, it looks quite good for those with knee and back pain.

Has any one used this?

See what you think, the website is http://www.apostreatment.co.uk/

Heather

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Heather

    Thanks for that, it was very interesting and food for thought!

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Heather
    Dare I ask - do you know how much?
    Toni x
  • newbury1
    newbury1 Member Posts: 112
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Haven't been brave enough to investigate the cost yet, but I will see if I can find out
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I could see no mention of price - so it is going to be pricey surely? :wink:

    From what I understood there are only 2 places in the country where this is being carried out.......

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    elnafinn wrote:
    I could see no mention of price - so it is going to be pricey surely? :wink:

    From what I understood there are only 2 places in the country where this is being carried out.......

    Luv
    Elna x
    Ones quite close to me thughElna! and ones fairly near you?
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Where was it Toni? Can I get there by bicycle? :lol: If you belong to BUPA will they pay, do you think? :wink:

    Luv
    Elna
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    elnafinn wrote:
    Where was it Toni? Can I get there by bicycle? :lol: If you belong to BUPA will they pay, do you think? :wink:

    Luv
    Elna
    Reading I think...get on the train!!!
    Bet Bupa won't pay...worth finding out of you're in it though... :wink:
  • newbury1
    newbury1 Member Posts: 112
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Have checked the prices and the treatment costs a mere £3250 :!: if you go private. They weren't sure if BUPA would cover the total cost but think they would pay towards it.

    They do easy(?) payment schemes as well £1750 ish up front and 5 monthly payments of £300. (works out more expensive this way).

    The good news (if there is any) is that the consultation is free and lasts for 2 hours after which you can decide if you want to go ahead.

    Looks like I'll have to keep taking the painkillers and wait until Saturday when I win the lottery for this one! :roll:
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for that, Newbury. You have done your homework well. :D

    I think for the time being I will stay with my crocs and MBT's. Worth bearing in mind though, so again thank you for that info. I shall file that away in my one brain cell. :lol::lol:

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    APOS (All Phases Of Step) is a diagnostic/exercise treatment in association with BUPA and looks at faults in posture and walking.

    Special diagnostic machines assist in the diagnostic of the faults by looking at the way you walk and then APOS supply special shoes which they claim help to correct your posture.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8F8X54sqDs

    As most people slump forward when they walk or stand, simply standing/walking more upright should help everyone with back or knee problems. And, as per normal, its FREE. Wearing good, comfortable shoes is a must.
    k015.gif Upright, not uprise. Smileyclot.


    Joseph 8)
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