Physiotherapy Equipment Market

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Size

The global physiotherapy equipment market was valued at USD 18.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to exhibit growth at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2034 period. The market is growing due to several key factors, including the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders, advancements in medical equipment, and greater awareness of treatment options for various diseases.

An aging population and increased awareness of therapy options are other contributing factors to this trend. For instance, almost 20% of EU citizens were 65 years of age or older, according to the European Commission's 2023 Ageing Europe study. The report also noted that in 2023, the median age in the EU was 44.5 years old. Older adults are generally at greater risk of developing chronic conditions, which would increase the need for physiotherapy equipment.

In addition, the surging figure of cancer patients, along with the need for rehabilitation post-recovery, stands as yet another important factor supporting the growth of the physiotherapy equipment market. The World Cancer Research Fund reported approximately 20 million new cancer cases in 2022. These patients need well-planned rehabilitation programs that help them to relearn activities of daily living, thus raising the demand for physiotherapy products.

Physiotherapists rely on a range of tools in their practice, such as laser therapy units, hot/cold therapy equipment, electric stimulators, and exercise devices. These tools are essential for therapies that help maintain or restore patients' health and well-being.

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Trends

• Sports-related injuries have become more common over the past couple of years, as they are an unavoidable part of sports activities and tournaments. The steady rise in sports injuries is driving the growing demand for physiotherapy equipment.
  
• Recently, governmental aid in the form of schemes and other facilities has prompted a greater number of sports practitioners. For example, Stanford Medicine claims that over 3.5 million teenagers and children sustain injuries while actively participating in sports in the U.S. With more individuals involving themselves in sports along with practice sessions, the frequency of injuries is rising, which heightens the need for physiotherapy devices.
  
• The injury incidence rates in high-speed and high-contact sports are due to the continuous interaction between players. For instance, it is not uncommon for basketball players to suffer from patellar tendinopathy (commonly known as jumper’s knee) during games or practice. Recovering efficiently is crucial to ensure that patients can return to their favorite sporting activities, and this, in turn, increases the need for rehabilitation physiotherapy aids.
  
• Insufficient access to various supports and professional supervision at these tender ages, combined with improper training techniques and training at a very young age, are also some of the factors propelling the physiotherapy equipment market growth.
  
• Moreover, the deployment of monitoring and surveillance systems during major events is aiding in sports injury prevention and management more proactively. For instance, organizations have put surveillance systems in place for the FIFA World Cup, Olympics, and Rugby World Cup. Such systems enable prompt assessment of injuries, which accelerates the rehabilitation process.
  

Trump Administration Tariff

• The costs of essential physiotherapy equipment, such as robotic rehabilitation systems, electrotherapy units, and ultrasound equipment may increase due to the Trump administration imposed duties on Chinese imports of medical electronics, rehabilitation equipment, and therapeutic components supply-chain issues could also result from these tariffs, particularly given how many manufacturers of physiotherapy equipment depend on low-cost Chinese suppliers for parts like sensors, circuit boards, and actuators.
  
• As a result of the imposed tariffs, the physiotherapy equipment industry may need to recalculate these dependency relationships owing to the Chinese supply chains. This may prompt a gradual shift towards procuring components from alternative manufacturing countries such as India, Mexico, or South Korea, and even Eastern Europe, all of which boast lower production costs alongside reduced geopolitical strife.
  
• Among other short-term setbacks, this shift may also lead to longer lead times, increased production costs owing to switching vendors, and stagnation in product launch or servicing speed. Companies may also face some form of regulatory and standardization issues in quality control when merging new subcontractor components into existing physiotherapy device platforms.
  

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is segmented as equipment and accessories. The equipment segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%, reaching over USD 21.9 billion by 2034. The global market for physiotherapy equipment was valued at USD 17.2 billion in 2023.

• The patients undergoing a surgical treatment for range of conditions, need access to proper rehabilitation for a comprehensive recovery process. It may include physiotherapies such as electrotherapy, cryotherapy, etc. for faster and better results.
  
• The ultrasound therapy involves the detection and treatment of hardening of the arteries and other bone-related diseases. In addition, it also enhances the speed and reparative quality of the tissues involved, besides alleviating pain.
  
• Ultrasound, as a therapeutic procedure, is widely adopted because of its effectiveness in managing chronic discomfort in the knee, hip, shoulder, and back regions. A Focused Ultrasound Foundation report points out that more than sixty thousand patients globally have received ultrasound treatments.
• Pain management through muscle strengthening, tissue damage repair, and pain relief is today primarily achieved through electrotherapy. Its application is useful for managing chronic, nerve, and muscle-wasting pains due to its precise electrical stimulation.
  
• The physiotherapy equipment manufacturing companies are working towards more sophisticated and novel technologies for different processes. Take, for instance, HMS Medical Systems’ DIGILASER 203n laser therapy device, which integrates infrared and red lasers. This equipment is meant for uses such as controlling pain, healing wounds, nerve regrowth, treating soft tissue injuries, and more.
  
• Alongside medications and physical therapy, physiotherapy equipment is essential in aiding recovery from cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, postoperative care, neurological rehabilitation, and routine geriatric ailments, allowing patients to regain their optimal functional level.
  

Based on application, the physiotherapy equipment market is segmented as neurology, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular & pulmonary, pediatrics, gynecology, and other applications. The musculoskeletal segment was valued at around USD 8.9 billion in 2024.

• Growing incidence of patients mobility and restriction issues further fuels the increasing industrial adoption of physiotherapy equipment. For instance, according to the data reported by World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2022, over 1.71 billion individuals worldwide suffer from some form of musculoskeletal condition, which substantially contributes to the global demand for treating these disorders.
  
• Electrotherapy, exercise therapy, and different pain management techniques offer vital solutions for musculoskeletal impairments, which encompass more than 150 different diseases or conditions involving the bones, joints, and muscles.
  
• Other significant contributors to the much-needed physiotherapy treatments include joint injuries, fractures, and back pain due to excessive wear and tear, degradation, or degeneration. Increased availability of personalized therapies offered by numerous facilities aids in improved treatment and recovery outcomes.
  
• Musculoskeletal disorders are increasingly present, causing further expansion of the physiotherapy equipment market. Injuries such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and fractures, especially in older adults, are increasing the need for rehabilitative care, thus facilitating the growth of the market.
  
• It is concerned with the restoration of movement and function of the musculoskeletal system, including the spine, through the application of various methods. It also aims at the restoration of mobility through biomechanical and structural rehabilitation for patients with accident injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other mobility impairments. Consequently, it is foreseen that these factors will greatly restrain the growth of the musculoskeletal segment during the analysis period.
  

Based on end use, the market is classified into hospitals & clinics, rehabilitation centers, homecare settings, and other end users. The hospitals & clinics segment dominated the physiotherapy equipment market with a revenue share of 43.2% in 2024.

• Physiotherapy helps restore range of motion and functions to people who have suffered from acute injuries or have chronic illnesses or disabilities. It also prevents any further complications. Clinics and Hospitals have paramount importance in rehabilitation care by guiding the patients through their recovery process.
  
• Hospitals that have physiotherapy departments also try to relieve pain and discomfort, along with providing faster recovery from injuries and disabilities, most particularly from cardiac ailments. These health care facilities intend to support patients throughout their entire life, which aids the mental and physical health, enhancing the quality of life.
  
• Apart from providing physiotherapy to admitted patients, hospitals also attend to outpatients. It deals with various patients suffering with cancer, trauma, stroke, and even Parkinson's disease. Hospitals also have special provisions to provide care for children suffering from developmental disabilities, ensuring that the pediatric patients are well catered for.
  
• The growing rate of physiotherapy services is fueled by the constant demand for more advanced care and rehabilitative services due to the high rate of sports injuries among athletes and active individuals.
  
• Physiotherapy devices are in increasing demand with the rising number of patients suffering from neurological disorders. As an example, The Lancet Neurology published data showing that in 2021, neurological disorders impacted approximately 43% of the global population. Stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease are some of the conditions that require physiotherapy during post-treatment rehabilitation.
  

The U.S. physiotherapy equipment market size crossed USD 6.4 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2025 and 2034.

• The number of patients with chronic disorders, elderly patients, and further advancements in physiotherapy equipment will significantly elevate the demand for physiotherapy services in the U.S.
  

• People suffering from cancer and cardiovascular diseases form the primary groups that require rehabilitation services to return to their baseline level of function. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a heart attack occurs every 40 seconds in America. This amount accumulates to more than 0.8 million people per year. A good number of people after such events rely on physiotherapy services, which assist in full recovery.
  
• Furthermore, the ability to choose physiotherapy services tailored to individual needs or self-referral in some states fuels demand.
  
• The unregulated and supportive policies of reimbursement by the government, together with the heightened knowledge of the varied therapies available, have also increased physiotherapy equipment market growth.
  
• America has a robust healthcare landscape, which helps patients with different health issues. For example, the country’s physical therapy sector, which has over 38,000 centers and employs 578,000 practitioners, which is expected to increase by 20 percent by 2029.
  
• Further, certain therapies are predicted to grow in demand in the following years, including cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, combination therapy, and continuous passive motion (CPM) therapy. This is primarily due to technology improvements in physiotherapy equipment. These conditions are expected to increase the demand for physiotherapy equipment in the U.S. for the entire period of this analysis.
  

Germany physiotherapy equipment market is projected to grow remarkably in the coming years.

• With centralized administration offices in Stuttgart, physical therapy centers in Germany are managed locally to ensure relevant clinical physiotherapy services.
  
• Good physiotherapy involves skeletal muscle rehabilitation, which is active and exercise-oriented, in addition to involving passive treatments. All these measures are meant to rehabilitate and help patients physically and functionally return to their everyday lives.
  
• Furthermore, the increasing marketable population with neurological disorders in Germany is likely to offer a boost to the physiotherapy equipment market. For instance, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) reports that more than 2 million people with dementia or Parkinson’s disease reside in Germany. This increase in the burden of disease will, in turn, increase the supply for neurorehabilitation aids that assist in the treatment of therapeutic massage, therapeutic exercises, and restoration of voluntary movements of the upper limbs.
  
• In addition, physiotherapy aids have an exceptionally high demand now due to the increasing number of road accidents, which has been the primary reason to treat peripheral musculoskeletal and neurological patients in Germany. The Federal Statistical Office of Germany has recorded over 2.5 million accidents in 2023 alone, out of which a staggering 366,557 victims sustained injuries. This results in more road-related injuries and consequently increases the need for physiotherapy services.
  
• The growing prevalence of orthopedic patients in Germany is also expected to fuel the expansion of this segment. Treatments within orthopedic rehabilitation therapies often include electrical stimulation, spinal decompression systems, various types of manual therapy, laser therapy, mechanotherapy, and massage, among others.
  

China holds a dominant position in the Asia Pacific physiotherapy equipment market.

• China's market is driven by its aging population, increasing awareness, greater physiotherapy disposable incomes, and advancements in physiotherapy instruments. For instance, a report published by the World Health Organization suggests that by 2040, approximately 28% of China's population, which is about 402 million, will be over the age of 65. This rapidly aging population will create a surge in demand for physiotherapy equipment during the forecast period.
  
• In addition, China is constructing and expanding rehabilitation clinics and other related infrastructure, which forms part of the country’s healthcare facilities upgrade. For example, the country has more than 11,600 rehabilitation centers for persons with disabilities. This rise in rehabilitation centers is expected to significantly increase the demand for physiotherapy apparatus across the country.
  
• Another factor is the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases among the Chinese populace, which is expected to drive the industry.According to an article published in Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, there are over 330 million cardiovascular disease patients in China. The large number of patients is likely to increase the number of surgical operations, leading to increased demand for physiotherapy equipment in the country.
  
• China modified its rigid birth control policies from the past 50 years and brought in a new Three-child policy in the year 2021. Additionally, the number of cesarean deliveries over the last few years has also increased in the country.  With the new policy set in place, it is anticipated that the C-section delivery rates will continue to rise. This pattern is expected to increase post-surgical rehabilitation and, in turn, fuel market growth.
  

Brazil physiotherapy equipment market is anticipated to record robust growth during the projected timeframe.

• The growing number of backbone rehabilitation centers, exercise therapy programs, and muscle recovery practices in physiotherapy, along with better access to healthcare, is driving a significant demand for physiotherapy equipment in Brazil. This trend is especially noticeable in Brazil, which has the largest healthcare system in Latin America, as more people face conditions like windpipe inflammation, circulatory system disorders, osteoarthritis, strokes, and other long-term issues that require physiotherapy.
  
• Sports injuries are among a major factor contributing to physiotherapy equipment market growth owing to country's vibrant sporting culture. Additionally, governments are working to improve healthcare infrastructure, and this is driving more funding toward rehabilitation centers. These centers, facing growing operational and clinical needs, rely on commercial-grade physiotherapy equipment. They require devices for treatments like electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, and exercise therapy to meet patient demands effectively.
  
• New technologies, like robotics, virtual reality, and wearable sensors, are transforming rehabilitation practices and drawing healthcare professionals toward more innovative physiotherapy products. Cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília are seeing a rise in private clinics and homecare services, creating significant opportunities for portable and user-friendly devices.
  
• That said, economic ups and downs and budget limitations in public healthcare could slow growth slightly. Even so, the long-term outlook is positive, with manufacturers increasingly recognizing Brazil as a key market for physiotherapy equipment in Latin America.
  

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Share

The top market players in the physiotherapy equipment industry include STORZ MEDICAL, Zimmer MedizinSysteme, ENRAF NONIUS, Dynatronics, and Mecmedix Mectronic contribute to about 40%-50% of market share. The companies engage in extensive research to develop sophisticated tools catering to different needs, and they emphasize automation. Besides forming various business alliances, partnerships, and collaborations with other healthcare companies and institutions to expand their operations, many businesses are using the growth of physiotherapy equipment as an opportunity to strengthen their global presence.

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Companies

Prominent players operating in the physiotherapy equipment industry include:

• ALGEOS
• Bio-Med
• BTL Corporate
• Dynatronics
• EMS Physio
• enovis
• ENRAF NONIUS
• HMS Medical Systems
• ITO Physyiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Mecmedix Mectronic
• Mettler Electronics
• Richmar
• STORZ MEDICAL
• Zimmer MedizinSysteme
• ZYNEX MEDICAL
  

Enovis - The company manufactures physiotherapy instruments designed with a focus on improving patient experience and clinical outcome. Company's has a wide product offering including bracing and support systems, recovery and rehab equipment among others. Enovis focus on innovating novel products that can be integrated in patient rehabiliatation journey in order to provide effecient and personalized solutions.

Dynatronics - Dynatronics offers a broad range of portfolio including light therapy systems and electrotherapy among others. The company is a key industry provider of various physiotherapy equipment to rehabilitation therapy centers and specialty clinics. The company is focused to offer advance products with a eye on user-freindliness, cost-effective as well as durability among other parameters.

Physiotherapy Equipment Industry News:

• In June 2024, ENRAF NONIUS partnered with Kismet Holdings Group, aiming to broaden its range of rehabilitation and physiotherapy products in the U.S. This move could significantly enhance the companies' market presence.
  
• In May 2024, Richmar unveiled its REX, a four-part sequential leg compression system. Designed to accelerate recovery, it boosts circulation and lymphatic drainage. This launch could bolster Richmar's product lineup and sales potential.
  
• In January 2022, Zynex, Inc. has launched post-operative and OA (Osteoarthritis) knee braces. This new product launch will expand its product offerings in pain and rehabilitation products segment.
  

The physiotherapy equipment market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2021 - 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Equipment
  • Electrotherapy
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Exercise therapy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Heat Therapy
  • Combination therapy
  • Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Other equipment
• Accessories
  • Physiotherapy furniture
  • Other accessories

Market, By Application

• Neurology
• Musculoskeletal
• Cardiovascular & pulmonary
• Pediatrics
• Gynecology
• Other applications

Market, By End Use

• Hospitals & clinics
• Rehabilitation centers
• Homecare settings
• Other end use

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE