Adam Bates - C-Leg

The best way I can describe the staff at APC would be to say, “They are my mates”!

After losing my leg in a farming accident in country NSW in 2005, a colleague of my father, who spoke very highly of the practice, referred me to APC Prosthetics.
It was approximately 12months post accident, so I was back at work, living & walking “normally” again.

I decided to visit with David Howells at APC to enquire about more & different types of legs. I had been very curious about a new style of knee, which was relatively new to the market… We met, we spoke, we spoke & we spoke so more! I was made to feel more than welcome & every effort was made to make me feel comfortable.

The enthusiasm David exuded at the challenge ahead excited me to the core. I knew from that point that this bloke knew what he was talking about & would do whatever he could to assist in the betterment of my personal & professional life.

Since the initial visit, 15 months ago my quality of life has improved 2 fold. I am now able to enjoy the odd game of golf (or 2) & walk without discomfort.
The professionalism of David, Cathy & the rest of the wonderful team at APC is second to none.

At the clinic you are treated as “family”, not just another number. I now reside in Brisbane QLD, but still attend the practice in Northmead. It is well worth the 10-hour drive to be treated by (in my opinion) the BEST in the country & possibly the world.

I have since recommended APC Prosthetics to numerous people in both QLD & NSW. Now I can only hope these people along with anyone else who might be “unfortunate” enough to loose a limb can surpass the tyranny of distance to be able to work alongside the team at APC in the re-building of life as an amputee.

Adam Bates
April 2008

Adam is also a member of the Spinning Bullets Basketball Team which competes in the National Wheelchair Basketball League of Australia.
Click here to visit their website.