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The X10 Knee Recovery System™ is an in-home knee recovery smart machine that comes with your own assigned personal telemedicine X10 PT. This program supports recovery from total knee replacement, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, Makoplasty, fractured patella, ligament tears (ACL, MCL, PCL), tendon rupture & repair, and torn meniscus.
Solve a Difficult Recovery Now
Unlike all other devices, X10 is a proven way to avoid an MUA or recovery quickly afterward.
Research shows that the X10 saves time, money, and avoids extended painful rehab. A two to three week engagement can be the difference between solving your rehab and a secondary procedure like a manipulation under anesthesia.
Here's what our patients have to say about us!
“The X10 is the best physical therapy experience I have ever had” – Matthew J.
“If anyone is having a total knee replacement I would recommend X10 Machine for their in home therapy. Everyone there were Amazing and I will be using them again when I receive my next knee come fall.” – Renique G.
“I used the X10 pre and post surgery and truly believe I would not be where I am today if I had not been using the machine. It strengthen my leg prior to surgery and help me to regain my range of motion after surgery.” – Gloria C.
“The X10 program was truly amazing! By using the X10 prior to my knee replacement and after, my range of motion was back to normal within a few weeks.” – Cynthia T.
“The X10 was a game changer had me knee replacement feeling great after 4 weeks. Thanks for having a great product and I would recommend to anyone going through a knee replacement.” – Durrand B.
“I absolutely contribute my speedy recovery to the X10 chair, 2 weeks after my surgery I did not need the walker, I transitioned to a cane. My Coach Candice was extremely engaging as well as a great motivator to me.” – Candie T.
“This machine was the miracle I was praying for!!! Avoided MUA (Manipulation) because of this machine. I’ve only had the machine for 3 days and am seeing improvement every day, including not have to take pain meds anymore!!!” – Nicole M.
Enhanced Recovery Quality and Speed
X10 increases the quality (i.e., strength, muscle activation, range of motion), and speed of knee surgery recovery allowing patients to quickly re-engage in the activities they enjoy. The average X10 patient gets back to normal life much faster than those who do not use the X10.
Equally important the X10™ achieves impressive results in a significantly shorter time with less pain than typical physical therapy. X10 patients on average achieve their full range of motion in four weeks.
Those who use the X10™ for pre-habilitation and rehabilitation achieve more than their full pre-surgical strength in one month. In contrast, the average manual physical therapy patients may require six months to achieve their full range of motion, and over one year to regain their pre-surgical strength if they ever regain it.
Many knee surgery patients lose the race against scar tissue and may require additional procedures (Manipulation Under Anesthesia), or may be forced to settle with results less than what they had hoped for. The X10 is the single best solution for these problem cases. Click here if you are struggling with knee surgery recovery.
Why is X10 so Special for Knee Surgery Recovery?
- It allows you to avoid PT-induced therapeutic pain.
- The program is patient-centric. On X10 the patient is in control in contrast to manual physical therapy where the therapist is in control. So the X10 causes no pain while manual physical therapy can be extremely painful. – Learn More
- X10 patients get more physical therapy than with any other method (they use it more because it doesn’t hurt).
- The X10 machine restores range of motion so quickly that patients rarely require follow-up procedures for scar tissue (Manipulation Under Anesthesia, MUA, or surgery to remove scar tissue). – Learn More
- X10 patients who use the machine for strengthening before and after surgery eliminate the typical strength deficit of 30% in approximately three weeks; at the end of one month they have more strength than they did before surgery. – Learn More
- The X10 restores patient independence in days or a few weeks as opposed to months to years.
- Wirelessly the X10 communicates your progress to your surgeon, therapist and coach daily. – Learn More
- The X10 is particularly beneficial for patients who have other health problems as these patients are often prone to complications. – Learn More
The X10 Knee Recovery System™ is an in-home knee surgery recovery program for total knee replacement, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, Makoplasty, fractured patella, anterior cruciate ligament, ACL, medial cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, tendon rupture or repair, and torn meniscus. For more on how to get X10 for your recovery click here: Get X10.
Many people put off knee surgery because of the pain, opiate use, lengthy knee surgery recovery, failed / stiff knee, and the fear that their lives will never be the same. The X10 solves all of these problems and more. It significantly decreases pain, opiate use, and swelling. Knee physical therapy can be painful and pain can lead to complications. Knee surgery recovery no longer has to last for months. The X10 provides in-home knee physical therapy under the guidance of a recovery coach.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is X10 covered by insurance?
X10 is covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for use in your home with or without home therapy.
For most, the X10 is a short-term rental. X10 patients usually need the X10 for three weeks for range of motion and possibly a fourth week to address a strength deficit. We have a partnership with Care Credit to make payments easy – there should be no major financial obstacle to obtaining X10 for recovery.
Covered by Medicare? A qualified no.
In SE Michigan X10 is covered by Medicare through the home care provider, VNA. This is only available for post TKA recovery. To learn more reach out to us and we can connect you with a provider who can help you.
Where is X10 Available?
X10™ is available in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Southern & Central California, Western Nevada.
Delivery, setup for the X10 in my home; and how big is the X10?
We set up the machine in a convenient place (preferably near your TV as you can enjoy entertainment while using the machine). It takes up as much room as does an easy chair (approximately 3.5 feet x 3.5 feet). The X10 plugs directly into your wall power outlet with a normal three-pronged plug. It has no special power requirements. It is easy to get on and off the machine. You will be instructed on how to use the X10, and within a few minutes, you can begin your therapy. At the end of your weeks of therapy, we will pick up the machine from your home.
Is X10 a CPM machine or Romtech?
In a word, no. This is a very common question for those who have heard of or used the CPM/Romtech in the past so we included it here in this X10 FAQ. The X10 is the first in a new class of far superior machines when compared to the CPM. These machines are called PMKR machines, PMKR stands for Pressure Modulated Knee Rehabilitation.
CPM (continuous passive motion) machines–
are based on technology from the 1970s that simply moves a patient’s leg between two set points without helping to expand the range of motion in any meaningful way. More about the CPM machine here.
PMKR machines–
are far more effective for knee patients. The machines read a patient’s knee pressure and adjust to the level of tension to minimize discomfort and deliver effective therapy. X10 technology is based upon two unique method patents that allow us to move the knee joint in a fundamentally different way that leads to rapid gains in flexibility and strength without creating pain. This helps the patient work with the therapy and overcomes the chronic therapist issue of Protective Muscle Guarding. X10 incorporates active and passive ROM, along with isotonic and eccentric strengthening.
The X10 is completely unique, patented, and represents a giant leap in knee surgery care. There is no comparable device. Important attributes (shared here in this X10 FAQ) of the X10 include:
- Passive movement that adjusts to the human body
- Keeping patients out of pain
- Enabling range of motion gains with no new swelling
- Reduction of edema
- Controlled active motion (mobility under your own power)
- Highly efficient strength training:
- Works quadriceps, hamstrings, calf
- Stops muscle atrophy soon after surgery
- Helps regain pre-surgery strength
- Wireless data transmission to a personal X10 Recovery Coach (assigned to each patient)
The X10 is a significant improvement to antiquated technology like the CPM machine, The value of the CPM machine for knee surgery recovery has been debunked over the past 10-15 years, and for most surgeons, hospitals and insurance companies it is no longer in use.
Why is X10 better than other forms of rehab?
X10 is more gentle than traditional physical therapy. You get more therapy in your home than you do with traditional home care. X10’s onboard computer allows you to track your progress in real-time, providing you with measurable targets and goals and a daily record of your leg’s flexibility and strength.
The X10’s patented Comfort Threshold™ allows you to start muscle retraining within days of your surgery, weeks faster than with traditional rehabilitation. Rebuilding the strength in your leg will help ensure that you make a full recovery and can get back to all your daily activities – unlimited by knee pain!
Finally, why not recover at home with the best technology? In-Patient nursing care is a necessity for some who are elderly or need special care, but it can be costly and unfamiliar, and most facilities do not have experience with orthopedics. With X10 you get more therapy than any other setting while recovering in the comfort of your own home.
Is there concrete proof that X10 is better than traditional rehab?
Yes there is. Click here to view a complete comparison of X10 and traditional rehab both with and without the use of CPM machines. Patients recover significantly faster with X10. To view new research about the X10 click here: The Global Journal of Orthopedics Research Study
Can the X10 help me recover after a Manipulation Under Anesthesia?
Yes, yes, yes. The X10 is highly effective after an MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia). It is of paramount importance that you begin working on the X10 within 24 hours of your Manipulation. Scar tissue is often the culprit for patients who require a MUA. The X10 can help you beat the race against the formation of scar tissue, but research has shown that it matters how soon after surgery you start on the machine. The sooner the better. Click here for more.
Do I have to follow my hospital’s home care program?
No. The choice of how to rehabilitate from knee surgery is up to you. Your surgeon and hospital discharge planner may recommend specific home care solutions that are part of their medical system.
Can I use my own outpatient facility after using the X10 in my home?
The choice of an outpatient therapy provider is up to you. You can choose any physical therapy clinic you like. It is our experience that X10 patients have much less of a need for outpatient care; in some cases, they do not need any outpatient care at all.
Do I need a prescription for X10?
Yes (& no). You don’t need a separate prescription for X10 Therapy. Many patients decide to add the X10 to whatever therapy solution they have arranged. If they are not covered, patients can pay for X10 on their own. We offer financing with very reasonable terms through our partner, Care Credit.
If you live in Michigan you can get a prescription (or “orders”) from your surgeon specifically for the X10 if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. To get started, all you have to do is call (586) 200-4701. We will verify that your insurance will cover home healthcare and start the process of getting orders from your surgeon.
At any time you can call us to sort this out (1-586-200-4701). We will answer all of your questions, and if you want to go ahead with X10 we can get started together.
Is it too late to benefit from the X10?
- With the X10 we have treated patents prior to surgery (pre-hab), right after surgery, six to 12 weeks post surgery, and even five months post-surgery with great success
- In some instances patients have seen important benefits from X10 more than 12 month after their surgery
- Every recovery is different, however X10 is successful in reducing/eliminating swelling, gaining knee range of motion, and recovering lost strength quickly
- The X10 has successfuly helped patients recover from:
- Patellar Fracture (surgical and non-surgical treatment)
- ACL/MCL Repair
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery
What does it cost to use the X10?
- The X10 is fully covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in the state of Michigan (cost = BCBS Copay)
- Select Home-care companies include X10 in their care of knee surgery patients (cost = BCBS Copay)
- X10 is available as a weekly rental with the corresponding costs:
- Transportation: The total depends on distance from an X10 Hub (see availability)
- Rental Cost per week for as many weeks that you need the X10 (typically two weeks)
- We accept Care Credit which allows patients to pay small monthly payments with no interest for their time in our program.
How long will I need the X10?
The X10 gets the job done quickly: it is traditionally a short term rental.
Patient use X10 for 10-21 days to:
- Recover directly after surgery
- Avoid a knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia/Arthroscopy
- Recover after A Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia/Arthroscopy
Pre-hab programs (pre-surgery range of motion and strength building) run from 10-21 days
Patients who use X10 after a patella fracture may need the machine for a 21-28 days
Is the X10 well known in the U.S?
X10 Therapy was founded in 2008. The X10 Machine is primarily in use in the state of Michigan, our home state. In Michigan it is well-known in the orthopedic surgery community. X10 machines are designed, developed, and manufactured in Michigan.
Geographic Expansion
As we expand geographically we introduce the X10 to surgeons as part of our work with new patients. Patients have introduced X10 to hundreds of surgeons across the nation. New research, published in The Global Journal of Orthopedics Research in December 2018, has greatly expanded our profile internationally. As we expand we expect medical professionals who keep up with the newest published research will be aware of the X10.
If your surgeon does not yet know about X10, we are ready to send a packet of information to your surgeon’s office and schedule a meeting to introduce the X10 in-person.