Physiotherapy Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Electrotherapy Equipment, Exercise Therapy Equipment, Cryotherapy & Heat Therapy Equipment, Magnetic Therapy Equipment, Shockwave Therapy Equipment, Mechanical Therapy Equipment and Others), By Applications (Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Cardiorespiratory and Others), By End-User (Hospitals & Clinics, Rehabilitation Centers and Others), 2025-2033

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Size

The global physiotherapy equipment market size was valued at USD 21.90 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach from USD 23.35 billion in 2025 to USD 39.06 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.64% during the forecast period (2025-2033).

Factors like the rise in the geriatric population, the surge in sports injuries, joint disorders, and sedentary lifestyles, and the increasing frequency of mergers and acquisitions are expected to spur market growth.

Physical therapy or physiotherapy evaluates, diagnoses, and treats physiological defects resulting from abnormal movement or disease. Physiotherapy also involves physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and techniques that optimize the body's strength, function, mobility, and general health. Physiotherapists are medical specialists with specialized clinical skills who provide individualized physical therapy plans to patients with various diseases, injuries, or disabilities.

Physiotherapists evaluate and diagnose patients' conditions and create a treatment plan that includes an exercise program with the aid of physiotherapy equipment. Common clinical practice areas in physiotherapy include neurology, pediatrics, sports, orthopedics, senior health, women's health, and private practice. Long-term care facilities, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, home care programs, geriatric settings, and acute care facilities utilize physiotherapy devices the most. Physiotherapy devices increase patients' flexibility and mobility, reduce pain, and avoid injury.

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Driving Factors

Rising geriatric population and sedentary lifestyle

Physical inactivity has been deemed the most significant public health problem of the 21st century and has been shown to kill more people than diabetes, smoking, and obesity combined. A recent analysis of international data collected by the WHO estimated that 31.1% of adults worldwide are physically inactive. Despite the well-known health advantages of physical activity, more than 50% of men and women aged 65 and above have a sedentary lifestyle.

As the aging population continues to expand, there is a pressing need to expand geriatric programs that address the onset of chronic pain throughout the retirement years. This is a significant consideration as this demographic enters the later stages of life. Thus, the growing geriatric population and rising sedentary lifestyle among people for various reasons contribute to the growth of the global physiotherapy equipment market.

Rising frequency of product launches by emerging players

The majority of global physiotherapy equipment market participants are expanding their consumer base and expanding their product offerings.

• In February 2018, EMS Physio Ltd. (UK) released the NeuroTrac PelviTone Dual-channel Stimulator, a dual-channel stimulator unit designed for pelvic floor pain alleviation, lack of sensitivity, and pelvic floor exercise.

Technological advances in physiotherapy devices and the rise in competition among existing players have contributed to a considerable surge in product launches.

• For instance, in August 2021, DJO, a subsidiary of Colfax Corporation and a prominent global supplier of medical technologies to get and keep people moving, introduced EMPOWER Dual Mobility. EMPOWR Dual Mobility is the most recent addition to the EMPOWR Hip portfolio and provides surgeons with a treatment option for a large patient population requiring enhanced joint stability. Thus, the rising number of product launches by prominent players is expected to drive the growth of the global physiotherapy equipment market during the forecast period.

Market Restraining Factors

Lack of reimbursement

The impact of modifications to healthcare insurance policies and coverage significantly affects the financial burden patients bear in terms of out-of-pocket expenses. This may lead to irregular services and impact the quality of health care. Patients are also prone to uninformed hospital visits that reduce yearly and do not fall under the initial diagnosis or severity conditions, leading to variabilities in rehabilitation progress and complications. As a result, most patients face several constraints in receiving therapy under insurance benefits, as out-of-pocket payment is the only option for them to continue receiving services. Thus, variabilities in coverage will hamper the overall market growth during the forecast period.

Market Opportunities

Launch of software applications to promote physiotherapy

In recent years, smartphone and iPad applications have been adopted among physical therapy patients and professionals. Many inexpensive or free applications provide handy resources such as exercise videos, physiotherapy glossaries, clinical tests, orthopedic diagnosis tools, and 360-degree visual anatomy. Other applications, such as PTGenie, are designed to assist patients with their home exercise programs (HEPs). With printable and emailable exercises, protocols, images, and evaluation forms, these intuitive applications assist clinics in saving time and money while increasing patient compliance.

Healthcare companies are focusing on building applications that will help them reduce the long waiting times for their patients, leading to enhanced patient experience.

• For instance, in August 2021, Exakt Health launched a free and fully digital physiotherapy application for sports injuries across the UK and EU countries. The company has extended easy access to personalized sports injury treatment. The application adheres to high qualitative and medical standards and has recently been certified as a Software-as-a-Medical Device (SaMD) under the European Medical Device Directive. Thus, the launch of such software applications is expected to create opportunities for market growth.

Regional Insights

North America: dominant region with 5.89% cagr

North America is the most significant global physiotherapy equipment market shareholder and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.89% over the forecast period. The American Physical Therapy Association undertook a national campaign to increase understanding about the advantages of regular physical activity and encourage Americans of all ages and abilities to embrace active lifestyles. According to HHS, over 80% of adults and adolescents in the country do not meet the physical activity guidelines recommended for their age and ability. People are also consulting physiotherapists to relieve the pain and other treatments. Thus, all these factors contribute to the surge in demand for physiotherapy equipment.

In addition, the surge in the rate of outpatient arthroplasty across North America will propel the demand for home-based physical therapy, and access to such services will be of paramount importance, which will augment the expansion of the regional market during the forecast period. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading reason of mortality in the US, responsible for 840,768 deaths (635,260 cardiac) in 2016. With the prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses in the region, people are increasingly adopting physiotherapy as a treatment, which is expected to drive the regional market's growth.

Europe fastest growing region with the highest cagr

Europe is predicted to exhibit a CAGR of 7.28% over the forecast period. In Europe, 1.5 million individuals are affected by strokes yearly, costing the region's countries more than EUR 60 billion annually. Although there has been a decline in global stroke incidence, the prevalence rate has been high among young adults in European countries, which has propelled the need for strategies to improve prevention. With the rise in life expectancy in the region, there has been a considerable surge in stroke events, long-term sequelae, and related costs are expected to increase dramatically. Therefore, the growing risk of stroke in the region is accelerating the demand for physiotherapy services and equipment. In addition, CVD contributes 45% of all deaths in Europe and 37% in the EU. In 2040, 155 million Europeans will be in the above-65 age group. The incidence of CVDs is expected to rise sharply as the population in the area ages, which will boost demand for physiotherapy tools and supplies.

In Asia-Pacific, insufficient physical activity is a prominent risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, leading to other ailments, such as chronic pain. Low back pain has emerged as a global problem, contributing to the highest number of years of disability among all musculoskeletal conditions. Factors like low levels of physical activity, a sedentary lifestyle, and back pain are related and create a vicious cycle. Prolonged inactivity can increase back pain because the back becomes stiff and weak, which forces patients to forego physical activity. Thus, the lack of physical activity increases back pain, and the cycle continues. Physiotherapy has also emerged as the most effective treatment for acute pain, enabling many regional patients to avoid surgical interventions.

In recent decades, several initiatives have been undertaken by various governments in Latin America to improve healthcare and offer better protection against infectious diseases. However, aging and population growth have surged the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, soaring mortality, and disability because of stroke and cardiovascular diseases. According to the WHO, about 25% of all annual deaths in Latin America are attributable to cardiovascular diseases. In addition, cardiovascular risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, and tobacco use, are highly prevalent in Latin America and contribute to three-fourths of CVD cases. Such factors propel the demand for physiotherapy, especially exercise therapy, fueling the adoption of physiotherapy equipment or equipment in Latin America.

Physiotherapy Equipment Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product

The physiotherapy equipment market is segmented into electrotherapy equipment, exercise therapy equipment, cryotherapy & heat therapy equipment, magnetic therapy equipment, shockwave therapy equipment, mechanical therapy equipment and others.

Exercise Therapy Equipment dominates the Physiotherapy Equipment Market, driven by its widespread use across various rehabilitation settings, including musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary therapy. This segment benefits from the increasing emphasis on physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and post-operative recovery, making exercise therapy tools such as resistance bands, therapy balls, balance trainers, and suspension systems essential in physiotherapy treatments.

Additionally, rising awareness of preventive physiotherapy, particularly in managing chronic pain, workplace injuries, and sports rehabilitation, has boosted demand for exercise therapy equipment in both clinical and home-based settings. The affordability and versatility of these devices further contribute to their widespread adoption, positioning this segment as the leading revenue generator in the physiotherapy equipment market.

By Application

The physiotherapy equipment market is segmented into musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, cardiorespiratory and others.

Musculoskeletal Disorders dominate the Physiotherapy Equipment Market, primarily due to the high prevalence of conditions such as arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs. As sedentary lifestyles, aging populations, and occupational injuries continue to rise, the demand for physiotherapy solutions targeting mobility restoration, pain management, and muscle strengthening has surged.

Additionally, musculoskeletal physiotherapy is widely adopted across hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home care settings, utilizing electrotherapy, exercise therapy, and mechanical therapy equipment for treatment. The increasing focus on preventive care, sports rehabilitation, and ergonomic injury prevention further strengthens this segment's leading position in the market.

By End-Users

The physiotherapy equipment market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, rehabilitation centers and others.

Hospitals & Clinics dominate the Physiotherapy Equipment Market, driven by the high demand for physiotherapy services in acute care settings, post-surgical recovery, and chronic disease management. These facilities account for a significant portion of the market due to their broad patient base, which includes individuals with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.

Additionally, hospitals and clinics invest heavily in advanced physiotherapy equipment, such as electrotherapy, shockwave therapy, and mechanical therapy devices, to provide comprehensive treatment options. The increasing adoption of integrated rehabilitation units within hospitals further boosts this segment's growth, ensuring its dominance in the market.

Recent Developments

• May 2023- Startoon Laboratories received US FDA (510 K Exempt) clearance for its wearable device, PHEEZEE. Pheezee is useful for assessing joint health during physiotherapy following musculoskeletal, neurological, and spinal cord injuries and neuropathologies such as paralysis, hemiplegia, paraplegia, muscular dystrophy, etc.
• May 2023- SynPhNe, based in Singapore, collaborated with Indegene, a life sciences commercialization company, to launch its Synergistic Physio-Neuro Platform.