
Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy), which uses mechanical force and movement for treatment is gaining popularity, at a fast pace due to various reasons like urban lifestyle, elderly population, and corporate lifestyle. This being a completely noninvasive technique, involves very low risk. The increasing incidences of cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders and increased ailments due to sedentary lifestyle and urbanization, have created the need for Physiotherapy Equipment. Physiotherapy is used to treat ailments like injuries, fractures, joint disorders, amputation, back and neck pain, arthritis and post-operative conditions. Recently, with the development of technology, many new types of physiotherapy equipment have been introduced into the market. The rising number of elderly population, growing incidences of cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders are the drivers of global Physiotherapy Equipment Market. Furthermore, urbanization and sedentary lifestyle have fuelled the need for physiotherapy equipment. Factors restraining the market growth are lack of trained professionals and lack of awareness about physiotherapy in developing regions.