APOS Therapy?

JuliaHod12

Has anyone heard of this or had any experience with it?
It seems tohave some success rate with improving mobility and reducing pain without the need for surgery.
Maybe I am a tad sceptical as its recommended by BUPA, and the only centre offering this at the BUPA London Centre? ;-)

I've just called my insurers for the authorisation to see my Ortho consultant, and they mentioned it. Am interested to get views from your exprience.
I will be asking my consultant his view anyway.

Julia :-)

JuliaHod12

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dreamdaisy

I have read about this and the one thing that struck me was the expense of it. I think there was an article in either the Express or the Mail about this, if you search their archives I reckon you'll find the thing I read. I note their web-site only says 'could' help and although I only had a quick look I couldn't find any mention of costs anywhere (which is always alarming). I cannot see that they offer anything different to a NHS orthotics department, who I think will do a gait analysis and make individual orthotics or shoes. Yet again it comes down to need and personal choice, and if you think you could be covered via insurance then why not? It worries me that people like us are very vulnerable to things like this and there are many out there who happily line their pockets with our money whilst giving us very little in the way of benefit in return. I'd have more trust if these wonderful personal stories were backed up with a contact number - but even then could you guarantee you would be talking to the genuine person?

Mrs Maud Smudge of Wittering-next-the-Gasometer wrote 'I cannot believe the difference this product has made to my life! Once again I am climbing trees, running marathons, playing over 65's rugby and out dancing every night!'

Does she exist? Nah, just made her up! I hate to sound so negative (and I am glad to read that you are wary) but we see so much of this stuff. My Ma spent £130 on a magnetic pain relieving device which is utterly useless. I tell her it works because that is the kindest thing to do but it grieves me that she spent all that money for nothing. It's wrong on more than one level. DD

JuliaHod12

Thanks DD
That's just re-affirmed my thoughts............am very sceptical. The costs of the "system" i.e special shoes is covered on my insurance, but i am drawn to the conclusion that they are pushing this so as to avoid large bills for surgery!

I went to a store called Foot Solutions where they do almost the same thing, pressure analysys, gait etc.........and the shoes are upwards of £200 each pair........hmmm, am wondering if APOS replace said "system" at regular intervals?
I bought a pair of shoes from Foot Solutions at £125 as i couldnt afford the specially made ones, and cant help feeling i was ripped off :-( as they are in essence just expensive trainers!

Julia x
I will wait to see my consultant............ ;-)

barbara12

Hi Julia
Just to say thanks for the link, but yes it is a lot of money, I have read alot about the gsit and the effect it has on the joints especially the knees , its a shame we cant get it on the NHS.