Just another contribution about my own recent experience of Apostherapy:

I had serious knee problems in my teens, culminating in the removal of my right kneecap when I was 18 (in 1974). I was left with the understanding that I would inevitably have problems with arthritis in future and that the name of the game was to play for time.

Although I increasingly limited my activities, I avoided consultants until 2002, when I spent a weekend clearing out a garage, after which I was almost unable to move. My knee ballooned and remained swollen for months, until a consultant advised me to take a fortnight’s course of diclofenac. It worked like magic. The consultant subsequently carried out an arthroscopy on the right knee, which may or may not have achieved much. In all fairness to him, he had reservations about doing the operation at all. What I am sure did help was the very expert physiotherapy that I had afterwards. In my experience good physiotherapy is extremely good, whereas mediocre physio doesn’t achieve much.

More recently my “good” knee has given me increasing problems. As a result of the combined problems with the two legs, over the last year or so I have been getting up several nights a week because of pain. I also developed a dread of visiting cities, because the pain could be hellish. In addition I have increasingly avoided social gatherings that involved standing up and talking to people. None of these things has been good for my work! The worst part is when the pain stops you thinking. My world seemed to be getting steadily smaller, with no really good way to reverse that process.

Past experiences have left me rather phobic about operations. While I assume I will ultimately need a knee replacement, I also assume that like any other mechanical device it will gradually deteriorate, with unpredictable consequences. Besides, it takes time to recover from an operation, which is disruptive in itself.

I discovered Apostherapy via BUPA. If BUPA had not been involved, I would almost certainly have ignored Apostherapy on the basis that it must be an expensive fad. My first appointment was a month ago.

Since then I have slept through every night, which is a huge deal for me. I also spent half an hour standing chatting to people at a business reception this week, without pain getting in the way. I can’t say I’m completely pain free (yet, at least), but really important practical changes have occurred. It is also incredibly good for morale to see that it is possible to reverse changes that I had assumed were irreversible.

Needless to say, I plan to keep going with the Apostherapy. One of the best features is that it is possible to get on with one’s life while wearing the shoes. One problem with the traditional leg lift type exercises is that I find them very boring!

Hi All just registered on here as been reading about Apos Therapy - I am 53 and had a partial knee replacement Left leg Aug 9th 2011 have had nothing but trouble.... tendonitis being the main problem and causing a disfunctional S.I joint. That's the short version.  decision to replace was after having microfracture and cleaning out twice..  (on both knees!) right knee also needs replacing and being reviewed by consultant in March 2013.  Really dont want to go down the route of getting another replacement based on exisiting experience and pain.  I am on Naproxin and Paracetamol but choose to take it when need to numb pain for running round a dog show ring!  have arranged appointment with Apos for Feb...  price given if I go ahead if suitable is £2,480 (she mentioned they do interest free payments!) that covers one whole year treatment, adjustments etc.. approx 5 visits.  So will keep an eye on posts here to see if anyone else has success.. especially want to hear from anyone who has had a knee replacement using Apos...

Hi
I am new to this.

I have just recently had an appointment with Apos Therapy Birmingham.  I live in North Wales and have had to pay privately, saying this just to point out the desperation of my plight.

This therapy is for arthritis in my right knee I also have a touch in my left knee and my right hip.

It took quite a time for the therapist to adjust the pods until I achieved comfort, but even then I was questioning myself.

Wore the shoes for the first tme yesterday and have been uncomfortable since. Unlike most reviews where the patient seemed to find improvement immediately.

I just wondered if anyone has had the first initial experience.

I will carry on regardless hoping things will improve.  My next appointment is in a months time.

Hope my next post will be more positive.

Thanks for listening.
wanna b hiker.

when will the APOS Shoes be available in the USA ?.

Hi All

I am going for my first appointment in London on Friday for Apos therapy so any further info would be very useful! Tore my ACL first time skiiing 35 years ago and had a modified Jones repair so plenty of ups and downs with 2 arthroscopies and a my latest MRI showing I need knee replacements acording to my GP. Have put off going to any consultant because of the poor prognosis on knee replacements but was just doing some internet searches to find the best one/s when came across Apos therapy.
Something that I have been using that is worth trying is cabbage on the knees (inside my tights!) - recommended by a herbalist as a natural anti inflammatory 20 odd years ago and while not a cure - lessens the pain and is a lot cheaper than over the counter products. She also recommended eating cabbage etc for the same anti inflammatory effect.

Anyway will let you know my views after Friday. Anyone found any clinical trials on this treatment?