The Global Rehabilitation Equipment Market is projected to reach USD 19.8 billion by 2027 from USD 14.9 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.
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Mobility Equipment Market Dynamics
Drivers:
The manual handling of disabled patients may result in severe musculoskeletal injuries to caregivers. The risk of back injuries increases during lateral transfer, as caregivers must reach over the stretcher to the bed and physically pull the patient across onto a stretcher. This movement forces the body of caregivers into an awkward posture, which can cause musculoskeletal discomfort.
Restraints: Lack of awareness and access to rehabilitation services in emerging markets
A general lack of awareness on the effective use of rehabilitation equipment is expected to restrain the growth of this market. For example, in the case of a stroke, the lack of proper assistance and rehabilitation at the correct juncture can have significant ill-effects on the functioning of the body. This lack of awareness can also lead to patients neglecting the symptoms of critical conditions entirely, which affects the adoption of rehabilitation. This is a key problem in countries, such as Malaysia and Taiwan, where the effects of this factor are compounded by a lack of sufficient infrastructure and manpower.
Opportunities: Rising demand for home healthcare services
Globally, an increasing number of government regulations are being implemented to reduce the duration and cost involved in healthcare treatments. The provision of services at a patient’s home is typically more cost-effective than in institutions, particularly if the available informal care is used effectively. Moreover, with the evolution of new technologies, such as remote patient monitoring, the home care segment is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. The growing demand for home care will, in turn, increase the demand for equipment required for treating patients in home care settings, including patient transfer devices, mobility devices, and medical beds, in the coming years
Challenges: Reimbursement issues
Reimbursement is a key area that directly affects the adoption of rehabilitation equipment. A number of products in this market are priced at a premium and may not be affordable for patients; in such a case, they would have to depend on reimbursement to access the equipment. Various organizations, such as Medicare and Medicaid in the US, provide only limited coverage for rehabilitation equipment such as hospital beds, patient lifts, commode chairs, crutches, walkers, and manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters. Moreover, this coverage is only applicable for the purchase or rentals from Medicare suppliers, as the supplier is prohibited by Medicare rules to charge more than the Medicare-approved amount for equipment.
“Europe to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period.”
Europe accounted for the largest share of the global rehabilitation equipment market. The large share of this regional segment is attributed to a significant contribution from an economically stable and technologically advanced countries such as Germany, UK, and France. Increasing geriatric population and rising prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders across these countries are driving the market growth in Europe. The Asia Pacific market is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Market growth in the Asia Pacific is attributed to the rising healthcare expenditure and growing number of healthcare facilities in Asian countries.
Recent Developments
· In May 2022, Etac AB (Sweden) announced the launch of R82 Crocodile (size 0), the smallest walking aid by the company.
· In March 2022, Medline Industries, LP (US) announced a USD 725 million prime vendor partnership with Mount Sinai Health System (US), to enhance their supply chain strategy and improve patient outcomes.
· In March 2022, Prism Medical (UK) announced a partnership with IoT Solution Group (UK), to enable Prism Medical to advance its existing product portfolio and expand into the smart healthcare market.
· In February 2022, Invacare announced the launch of its next-generation e-fix eco Power Assist Device to upgrade its manual wheelchairs.
Key Market Players:
Baxter International (US), Invacare Corporation (US), Medline Industries, LP (US), Arjo (Sweden), Colfax Corp. (US), Dynatronics Corp. (US), Handicare Group AB (Sweden), Drive DeVilbiss International (Germany), Etac AB (Sweden), GF Health Products Inc. (US), Joerns Healthcare LLC (US), Prism Medical UK Ltd. (UK), Guldmann (Denmark)
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