Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The physical therapy rehabilitation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.17 billion in 2024 to $27.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased awareness of preventive healthcare, technological advancements, aging population, rising incidence of chronic diseases, and expanding insurance coverage.

The physical therapy rehabilitation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to healthcare demand, technological advancements, aging population, insurance coverage, and regulatory changes. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for telerehabilitation services due to pandemic-induced restrictions on in-person visits, increasing integration of AI and wearable tech, expanding geriatric population, rise in sports injuries, and emphasis on preventive care and wellness.

The escalating number of accidents and injury cases is poised to drive growth in the physical therapy rehabilitation market. This increase is attributed to factors such as distracted driving, insufficient safety measures, and heightened risk-taking behavior. Physical therapy rehabilitation plays a pivotal role in facilitating recovery and restoring mobility for individuals affected by accidents and injuries. For example, a report by the European Commission in October 2023 highlighted a concerning trend, with 20,640 deaths on EU roads recorded the previous year, indicating a 4% increase compared to 2021 as traffic levels rebounded post-pandemic. This underscores the critical importance of physical therapy rehabilitation in addressing the consequences of accidents and injuries, thus fueling the growth of the physical therapy rehabilitation market.

Leading companies in the physical therapy rehabilitation market are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, such as AI-powered rehabilitation solutions, to gain a competitive advantage. These AI-based systems improve patient care, optimize therapy sessions, and enhance treatment outcomes. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, these solutions analyze patient data, track progress, personalize treatment plans, and offer real-time feedback to both therapists and patients. For example, in December 2023, GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based medical technology company, launched the SIGNA Champion AI-enabled MRI System. This system features AI tools like AIR Recon DL and Sonic DL, which improve efficiency and deliver high image quality. The SIGNA Champion is a 1.5T wide bore MRI system equipped with GE HealthCare’s AIR Coils.

In September 2023, Enlyte Corporate expanded its network offerings and clinical services through the acquisition of Therapy Direct, underscoring its commitment to growth and innovation in the rehabilitation market. Therapy Direct, a US-based provider of rehabilitation services and solutions, brings valuable expertise and resources to Enlyte Corporate, enhancing its position in the market and broadening its service portfolio. This strategic acquisition reinforces Enlyte Corporate's dedication to providing comprehensive cost-containment solutions and further solidifies its presence in the rehabilitation sector.

Major companies operating in the physical therapy rehabilitation market are Medline Industries LP, Baxter International Inc., Cerner Corporation, Smith+Nephew, Invacare Corporation, Caremax Rehabilitation Equipment Co. Ltd., eviCore healthcare MSI LLC, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, SWORD Health Inc., Kareo Inc., Hinge Health Inc., Saunders Group, Reflexion Health, Graham-Field, Isalus LLC, Dynatronics Corporation, Meditab, Alimed Medical Supplies, Carex Health Brands, Roma Medical Aid Ltd., Motekforce Link, Hausmann Industries, GestureTek HEALTH, TherapySync, MIRA Rehab Limited.

North America was the largest region in the physical therapy rehabilitation market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the physical therapy rehabilitation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the physical therapy rehabilitation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The physical therapy rehabilitation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy that help with improving mobility, reducing pain, and improving overall quality of life for individuals recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The physical therapy rehabilitation market also includes sales of resistance bands, balance boards, therapy balls, foam rollers, electrical stimulation devices, and hot and cold therapy packs. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Physical therapy rehabilitation involves a structured process aimed at restoring function, mobility, and strength to individuals recovering from injury, illness, or surgery. Physical therapists employ specialized exercises, manual therapy techniques, and other interventions to enhance patients' overall well-being and assist them in reclaiming independence in their daily activities.

The primary solutions available for physical therapy rehabilitation encompass both software and hardware components. Software comprises programs and instructions that dictate the operations of computers or electronic devices. These solutions cater to various applications such as hip joints, spinal cord injuries, forearm and wrist joints, shoulder and elbow joints, knee joints, among others. They serve a wide array of end users, including ambulatory surgical centers, self-insured employers, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), commercial payers, government entities, physiotherapy clinics, hospitals, as well as homecare and rehabilitation centers.

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