Q: First and foremost, for those who are unaware, what it the x10 technology?
A: The X10 Knee Recovery System™ is a new knee surgery recovery protocol centered around the X10 Knee Machine. The X10 prepares knee patients for an upcoming surgery (strength and range-of-motion) and helps them recover months more quickly when compared to traditional therapy after surgery. The X10 machine stops muscle atrophy, regains knee range-of-motion and does it quickly without pain.
Q: How did the X10 come into creation? How long has it been around? What is the story behind it?
A: The X10 was invented by Paul Ewing (an engineer) and Dr. David Halley (an orthopedic surgeon). It came about as Dr. Halley was nearing the end of his surgical career and continued to find that while surgeries had dramatically improved, outcomes continued to lag due to the lack of innovation in physical therapy.
It took six years of extensive research and development and testing to develop the first X10 1.0 model. The X10 2.0 was first put into use in 2010 in a small test in Michigan. We have treated more than 4,100 patients at this point with significant expansion in the number of X10 machines available for use happening in early 2018.
Q: I am aware that it can help people with arthritis who are considering or will have an upcoming knee surgery or surgeries. Is everyone a candidate, why or why not?
A: Nearly everyone is a candidate as the machine is easy to use, provides strong therapy feedback and extra motivation, and allows patients to get in lots of therapy in the comfort of their own home without rehab pain. The obstacle has been that insurance coverage has been limited and that there is a cost to the patient to use the X10. We have been covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield in our home state of Michigan for three years; we expect other insurers will follow in 2018.
Another obstacle is simply awareness of the X10. There may be some surgeons who have a very specific protocol for their patients and who are yet unaware of the X10. We open up a dialogue with those surgeons on behalf of prospective patients as requested by the patient.
Q: What sets the X10 apart from other knee technologies that have been on the market for years? In other words, what does the X10 have to offer that others do not and can’t provide?
A: The X10 is truly unique. There is no tool that reads the knee 100% of the time, adjusting the therapy to the bending and comfort levels of the patient. Additional there is no other tool that combines this patented sensing with a complete battery of strengthening tools.
Q: Is this currently available to everyone in the United States? If not, which states could we see get the X10 in the coming year and on?
A: As of January 2018 The X10 is available in 19 states on the East Coast, Southeast and Midwest. The offering is expanding dramatically in 2018 with more X10 machines and the opportunity to serve a larger population. The geography may expand by the end of the year. We are looking for a significant footprint expansion in 2019.
Q: What can people expect from the X10 technology in the coming year?
A: We are launching a bilateral X10 in early 2018. This X10 4.0 machine allows patients to more easily build strength on both legs prior to surgery and continue to work both knees afterwards to stop atrophy, build strength and range-of-motion on both legs. For bilateral knee surgery patients (surgeries on both knees at the same time) this is a particularly important advancement, but it will be a big benefit for all patients.
We also are increasing our efforts on marketing outreach through The X10 Meta-Blog, a forum for different knee authors, surgeons, patients, therapists. We publish a different author each week. To sign up for the weekly blog click here: X10 Meta-Blog Subscription.
Q: For those who are interested in potentially using the X10 and want to learn more, where can they go check out more information and who can they contact in their area?
A: Our website is a great place to go to learn about X10: www.x10therapy.com. To schedule a free consultation one can go to this address: Schedule a 15 Minute Call with a Knee Recovery Coach
Additionally, our YouTube Channel is an easy way to get to know us though patient and practitioner videos. Channel: X10 Therapy.
Lastly for those who may or may not be interesting in X10, but are interesting in a lively dialogue about knee recovery and health we have created a wonderful private Facebook Discussion Group entitled: Knee Surgery Recovery and Rehab. All are welcome there.
*Answers to this Q&A Interview were provided by PJ Ewing, Chief Marketing Officer of X10 Therapy.
I had knee replacement operation on Saturday 18th August and now have to have MUA on Monday 29th October. Is,X10 Machine anywhere available in the U.K please? I was thinking of hiring/renting CPM Machine. Thank you.
The X10 from my knowledge is only in the United States. You can contact them though to see when or if it will be overseas and what they could do for you. The CPM could work for you as everyone is different. Have a talk with your surgeon and try it for a bit just to see if it helps because you never know until you try. Nothing is guaranteed- if only it was then we would all have it easier. Best of luck and keep in touch with how you are doing. Thanks for reading!
I had TKA or replacement late January I’m going on 6 weeks out of surgery and range of motion is only at 18 straight and 78 bend my injury is Wyoming Workers Compensation was wondering if they cover the X10 and if there are any in Wyoming.
Hi Chad,
I’m not sure if they are in your state. I would suggest you contact X10 and speak to PJ. I know they have started to get into more states. Best of luck and hang in there, you’re still fresh out of surgery.
I am 4 months post op and still struggling with flexion and extension. Flexion is at 108 pre physio treatment and have gotten 116 a couple of times post physio treatment. Still very frustrated because it is as though my knee just locks up at a certain point in flexion. It just stops dead…Can the X10 be used this far out from my surgery and has there been any articles/statements from clients to reflect the success in this case. I am presently water walking/bending/stretching as well I am going to the weight room using knee flexion/extension machine, leg press, calf raises almost daily. This is my new daily job…
Hi Lori- I can relate to your frustrations as I also have had a difficult time with my flexion. My extension is at 0 degrees and sometimes less than that if I stretch frequently. However, in my case I had scar tissue build up and went into surgery bone on bone. There are several factors that can make your knee feel like its locking/stopping at a certain point- even minimal inflammation in the joint can do that. I looked into using x10 when I was 6 months out of surgery, as that is when I came across it online after searching tirelessly for solutions when nothing was working. There have been a couple people who have used it several months or a year post-op with success but its best to address your concerns with the x10 team and talk to them specifically about your knee journey. They will be best able to answer if you are a candidate this far out. The contact info is in the article. Hope you improve fast, I am right there with you! Let me know if you need anything. I will for sure be using this if and when I need to ever (hopefully not).
I live in Illinois, notice nowhere in your literature how much does it
COST to rent this machine, on Medicare,I know they won’t pay for it.
So what does it cost?
Hi William- they actually didn’t have it in IL available when I shared this and I never used it because I was way past the recovery period to do so. I would highly suggest contacting PJ Eqwing directly whose company is mentioned and ask him as it could have changed since. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by.