Change how your
joints are loaded
The position of the pods changes where pressure passes through your feet, helping shift load away from painful areas.
Apos® treatment at Miles Physio
A different approach
starts with
how you walk.
When joint pain changes the way you move, everyday activities can start to feel harder.
Apos combines individually adjusted footwear with a personalised treatment programme, designed to help reduce pain and improve walking. At Miles Physio, we’ll help you understand whether it could be a suitable next step.
Book your free discovery call Talk through your symptoms. Ask questions. Explore your options.
Personalised to your every step
Two adjustable pods.
A fit that’s individual to you.
A fit that’s individual to you.
01 / A closer lookUnderstanding Apos
More than footwear.
A programme
built around you.
Apos is a foot-worn medical device that looks similar to a trainer, with two adjustable pods underneath each shoe.
A trained clinician carefully positions these pods to change how forces travel through your joints as you walk. Your devices are fitted to you, with a programme shaped around your symptoms, movement and goals.
See it for yourself
Take a closer
look at Apos.
Watch the video, then explore how treatment could fit into your everyday life.
An introduction to Apos®Watch on YouTube
02 / How it worksMovement, thoughtfully adjusted
Small adjustments.
A different way to move.
Change how your
Help retrain
your movement
The curved pods introduce small, controlled changes to your balance as you walk. These are designed to encourage adjustments in muscle control and walking patterns.
Build treatment
into your routine
You’ll receive guidance on when and how long to wear your devices. Your wearing schedule is introduced gradually and reviewed as you progress.
Apos in everyday lifeWatch on YouTube
Treatment in everyday life
A programme that
fits into your day.
Discover how Apos is designed to work alongside everyday activities. This video introduces the thinking behind the treatment and how wearing the devices becomes part of your routine.
Apos may be worth discussing if persistent knee, hip or lower-back pain is affecting how you walk or what you feel able to do.
An assessment helps establish whether the treatment is appropriate for your condition and whether you can use the devices safely. Your medical history, walking pattern and balance all matter.
Your assessment matters.
Apos is not suitable for everyone. Tell us about any unexplained falls, significant balance difficulties or walking aids you use, so we can advise you appropriately.
03 / Your treatment journeyOne step at a time
A clear plan,
with support
along the way.
01Start with a conversation+
Tell us what’s troubling you, what you’ve already tried and what you would like to feel able to do again. A free discovery call gives you space to ask questions before arranging an assessment.
02Understand your movement+
We’ll discuss your symptoms and assess how you walk. This helps us understand your starting point and explain the treatment options.
03Find your individual fit+
If Apos is suitable, your devices will be adjusted to your needs. You’ll receive clear instructions for using them and incorporating treatment into your routine.
04Review and adapt+
Follow-up appointments give us time to discuss changes, review your walking and adjust your devices and programme where needed.
Your initial assessment
Your first step,
explained.
Knowing what to expect can make getting started feel easier. Take a closer look at an Apos initial assessment before arranging your own appointment.
Your initial assessmentWatch on YouTube
04 / Clinical evidenceInformed choices
An approach
supported
by research.
Read the NICE guidance Apos has been studied for knee osteoarthritis.
NICE recommends it as an option for certain adults whose non-surgical care has not worked well enough, who meet the referral criteria for knee replacement but do not want surgery, with long-term outcome data collected.
That recommendation applies to a defined group of patients. We’ll discuss how the evidence relates to your circumstances and what you can reasonably expect from treatment.
Expert discussion · Talking KneesWatch on YouTube
Understanding knee health
A closer look
at knee health.
Understanding your knee health can help you ask better questions about your care. Watch Professor Oliver Pearce discuss knee health issues, then bring your own questions to a conversation with us.
05 / Patient storiesEveryday life, rediscovered
What getting back to
everyday life can mean.
01 / 04
Hear from people who have shared their experience of treatment with Miles Physio.
This is one of those examples of things that you have to try to believe. Both my father and I have used these. I had a huge knee trauma at 16. My knee was getting worse and worse. I'd had 5 operations on it. The surgeon said I had 10 years left with the knee when I was 38. Dad saw Apostherapy and we went. It took time but things got better and better. After 7 months I was playing squash again. After 12 months I went skiing. I had done either of those things since my 20's. It is wierd looking but it works. It's genius.
Matt BradneyAtrium Fitness Owner
Having played a lot of hockey for many years I was in a lot of pain with both my knees. Couple this with an occupation that involved a large amount of kneeling and my knees were very swollen and painful. Having worn the boots for over a year now, I feel completely different. I have much less pain and no swelling. I have even just started Couch to 5k.
Sue FieldRetired Teacher
This note could not be big enough for the thanks I have for my AposTherapy boots and the people I have seen, in the last 3 years, checking my pain levels, stiffness, adjusting my boots and advice on how to help me live a pain-free knee and hip life. Now I do, I am back walking, aqua classes and enjoying everyday things that make life worthwhile again, Thank you, thank you, thank you, love Patricia Young xx
Patricia YoungEssex patient
Treatment really does help relieve my knee joint problem. I am coming to the end of my 3 year programme and am still more mobile now than when the treatment commenced.
Keith CambridgeEssex patient
06 / Treatment pricingClear from the start
Understand the cost
before you decide.
Apos starter package
£1,050
- Clinical assessment and walking analysis
- One pair of individually adjusted Apos devices
- Device fitting and personalised programme
If you are unsuitable or decide not to begin treatment, only the £100 assessment fee applies.
Discuss treatment12-month maintenance
£400
- Three follow-up consultations
- Walking analysis and progress review
- Device adjustments and parts
- Review of exercises and symptom management
Individual follow-up
£150
- One follow-up consultation
- Review of symptoms and walking
- Device adjustments
- Review of your home programme
Common questions
A few things
you may be
wondering.
Where can I receive treatment?
Appointments are available in Chelmsford at Beaulieu Community Centre, online, or through a combination of both, depending on your needs. Clinic visits are by appointment.
Beaulieu Community Centre
Beaulieu Square, Centenary Way
Chelmsford, CM1 6AU
Will my insurance cover treatment?
Some insurers cover Apos. Check your policy and obtain authorisation before treatment; we can help with questions about the process.
How long will it take to notice a difference?
Progress varies. We’ll discuss realistic expectations at your assessment and review changes over time. Improvements are not guaranteed.
Can Apos replace the need for surgery?
Apos is not a guaranteed alternative to surgery. Any decision to delay or proceed with joint replacement belongs in a discussion with your orthopaedic team.
Do I need to decide before getting in touch?
No. The discovery call is a chance to understand the treatment and ask questions before choosing your next step.
Here when you’re ready
Let’s find
your next step.
You may have questions about the footwear, the programme or whether Apos could help with your symptoms.
Start with a conversation. We’ll listen to what matters to you and help you understand your options.
Book your free discovery callPrefer to contact us directly?
07980 700 940
info@milesphysio.com