Market Overview

 

Physiotherapy equipment are devices that aid the rehabilitation process through various therapeutic exercises and modalities. They help treat or manage conditions such as musculoskeletal problems, sports injuries, chronic pains, cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular disorders. Key types of physiotherapy equipment include cryotherapy equipment, continuous passive motion equipments, electrical muscle stimulation equipments, ultrasound equipments and therapeutic exercise equipments. These help stimulate muscles, relieve pain and improve mobility and range of motion. Growing geriatric population and associated target diseases have augmented demand for physiotherapy services globally.

The Global Physiotherapy Equipment Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 28.41 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 10% over the forecast period 2024 to 2030.

 

Key Takeaways

 

Key players operating in the Global Physiotherapy Equipment Market Size are Abbott Laboratories, Agilent Technologies, Affymetrix Inc., Beckman Coulter, Inc., Illumina Incorporated, Life Technologies Corporation, Randox Laboratories Ltd., Surfix B.V, GE Healthcare, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, and AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH.

Growing incidence of chronic diseases and road accidents have fueled demand for physiotherapy services. Technological advancements have allowed development of compact and portable physiotherapy equipment with added features for improved patient outcomes.

 

Market Trends

 

Increasing popularity of telephysiotherapy - With advancements in telemedicine, telephysiotherapy services have gained popularity during the pandemic. It involves remote monitoring and delivery of physiotherapy through video conferencing.

Rise in home-based rehabilitation - Due to constraints in hospital visits, home-based physiotherapy devices have gained prominence for post-operative and chronic condition management at home. Wearable devices and interactive digital platforms help enhance adherence to therapy.

 

Market Opportunities

 

Growing healthcare infrastructure in emerging nations - Markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America are expected to witness high growth owing to rising healthcare investments, healthcare awareness and lifestyle changes in these regions.

Portable and wearable devices - Miniaturization of technologies is allowing development of compact, affordable and easy-to-use portable physiotherapy solutions for home settings and remote monitoring. This presents lucrative opportunities.

 

Impact of COVID-19 on Physiotherapy Equipment market growth

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the physiotherapy equipment market. During the initial outbreak phase, there was a steep decline in demand for equipment as physiotherapy clinics and rehabilitation centers were temporarily shut down to follow social distancing protocols. Manufacturing and supply chain operations were also disrupted globally. However, as the focus shifted to home-based rehabilitation and virtual physiotherapy sessions, demand started gaining traction again. Various equipment manufacturers ramped up production of home care devices like treadmills, resistance bands, and electrotherapy units to cater to the growing need for at-home recovery.

 

Post pandemic, the market is expected to witness robust growth. The crisis has highlighted the importance of physiotherapy in reducing fatalities and speeding up recovery from respiratory complications. It has also boosted telehealth adoption. This will encourage more referrals and funding for physiotherapy services. Manufacturers will focus on developing remote monitoring enabled high-end equipment as well as portable devices to facilitate tele-rehabilitation. Governments are also likely to allocate higher healthcare budgets for preventive care and community-based rehabilitation programs involving exercises and physical therapy. Overall, while COVID-19 impacted revenues temporarily, it has created new opportunities for long term expansion of the market.

 

Europe has traditionally been the largest regional market for physiotherapy equipment in terms of value. Major factors driving market concentration in Europe include higher healthcare spending per capita, aging population base prone to musculoskeletal disorders, and well-established reimbursement policies supporting widespread availability and adoption of physiotherapy services.

 

However, Asia Pacific is poised to emerge as the fastest growing regional market during the forecast period. This growth will be fueled by rising lifestyle disease burden, increasing health awareness, preference for non-surgical treatments, growing medical tourism industry and favorable government policies promoting healthcare access in developing Asia Pacific countries. Improving standards of living and rapid urbanization are also expected to boost demand from the upper middle class population for advanced rehabilitation aids.

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