Who We Are
APEX Rehabilitation Technologies is an R&D and production hub established within the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda. Located at MUST in Mbarara, APEX operates at the intersection of biomedical engineering, clinical rehabilitation, research, and advanced manufacturing, creating a collaborative environment where engineers, and healthcare professionals work together to develop meaningful rehabilitation solutions.
APEX was founded to bridge the gap between rehabilitation technology innovation and access to contextual and personalized assistive devices. While proven prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive technologies exist globally, many individuals continue to face barriers related to availability, affordability, customization, and geographical access. Through research, digital technologies, and local production, APEX seeks to strengthen existing rehabilitation systems by making high-quality solutions more accessible.
Although our commitment is to serve all individuals requiring rehabilitation technologies, our greatest focus is on children and young adults whose disabilities can limit participation in education, employment, social engagement, and other opportunities essential for personal growth. We believe that early and appropriate access to functional rehabilitation devices can restore independence, improve confidence, and enable individuals to participate in society actively.
By combining engineering innovation with clinical expertise, APEX develops context-appropriate, evidence-based, and patient-centered rehabilitation technologies. Our goal is not to replace established rehabilitation practice, but to advance and modernize it by improving the design, production, and delivery of solutions that promote mobility, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. We're not just developing medical devices; we're building an integrated rehabilitation ecosystem.
This is APEX. This is the new era of rehabilitation medicine.
Our Mission
To research, design, manufacture, and deliver affordable, high-quality rehabilitation technologies including prosthetics, orthotics, assistive devices, and digital rehabilitation solutions by integrating advanced engineering, additive and subtractive manufacturing, clinical expertise, and patient-centered care to improve functional outcomes and expand access across Africa.
Our Vision
To produce context- and evidence-based rehabilitation technologies,, transforming lives through accessible, patient-centered, and digitally enabled solutions that restore mobility, independence, and dignity for all.
Core Values
Patient-Centered Care
We place patients at the heart of everything we do, designing solutions that improve independence, dignity, functionality, and quality of life.
Innovation
We embrace research, technology, and engineering to develop practical, evidence-based rehabilitation solutions that address real-world challenges.
Accessibility
We are committed to eliminating barriers to rehabilitation by expanding access to affordable, high-quality technologies and services for all communities.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards of quality, safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement in every product, service, and partnership.
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility in all our decisions and interactions.
Collaboration
We believe lasting impact is achieved through partnerships with patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, engineers, institutions, and communities.
Equity and Inclusion
We promote equal opportunities by ensuring rehabilitation technologies and services are inclusive, culturally appropriate, and responsive to diverse needs.
Empowerment
We strengthen individuals, caregivers, and healthcare providers through education, capacity building, and access to knowledge and technology.
Sustainability
We develop locally relevant, environmentally responsible, and economically sustainable solutions that create long-term value for communities and healthcare systems.
Our Team
The engineers and clinicians behind APEX's rehabilitation innovation.
Dr. Johnes Obungoloch
SENIOR LECTURER, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Tumusiime Julius
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER, MEDICAL - AI INTEGRATION RESEACHER, PROJECT LEAD
Aaron Ndyowawe
Research & Development
Akirwoha John
Software Engineer
Abaho Prosper
Biomedical Engineer — Design & Evaluation (SolidWorks)
Kemigisha Kellen
Mechanical Engineer — Basic Design (SolidWorks)
Collaborators
Ruharo Mission Hospital
Clinical partner
Faculty of Medicine
Department of Physiotherapy