Hydrotherapy Equipment Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

The hydrotherapy equipment market is expected to witness a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period. Hydrotherapy has been found to be beneficial for patients with arthritis, burns, peptic ulcers, amputations, and other injuries. Pools, whirlpools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, thermal capsules, and physiotherapy tanks are all examples of hydrotherapy equipment. The use of water in hydrotherapy is used to treat pain and some medical conditions.

During the forecast period, the market growth will be bolstered by the rising incidence of back pain and arthritis, either as a result of old age or from an increase in sports-related injuries. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that 1 in 4 (or 54.4 million) US adults have some form of arthritis, a figure that is projected to reach 78 million by the year 2040. Hydrotherapy equipment or a hydrotherapy system can help these by putting them in warm water. As a result, a large number of sports organizations are quickly adopting this equipment, increasing market demand over the forecast period.

Based on type, the market is segmented into chambers/tanks, hydrotherapy pools, hydrotherapy tub/bath, underwater treadmills, and others. Among them, the hydrotherapy pools category is to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to its health-related benefits such as hydrotherapy reducing body pain and joint impact from injuries, improving fitness & balance, and decreasing anxiety and mental stress. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows that 22,887,137 patients were estimated who reported to the emergency department for nonfatal injuries in 2020 in the U.S.

On the basis of application, the market is categorized into cardiology, dermatology, pain management, and others. Among these, pain management to hold a significant share of the market in 2020. This is mainly due to increasing awareness that has resulted in the adoption of hydrotherapy in pain management for the treatment of various indications. In addition, moving both actively and passively in warm water during hydrotherapy helps to improve circulation, which in turn aids in pain relief and loosens up stiff joints and muscles.

Based on end-use, the hydrotherapy equipment market has been classified into hospitals & rehabilitation centers, spa & wellness centers, and others. The spa & wellness centers category is to witness the fastest adoption of hydrotherapy equipment during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the spas & wellness centers providing treatments for pain relief & overall health improvement and they can also reduce muscle and joint pain which is the first benefit of hydrotherapy spas & wellness centers.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of the hydrotherapy equipment industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the demand for the market will be further driven by the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the United States and the growing awareness of the health benefits of aquatic therapy for disabled and injured individuals. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year an average of around 6 million car accident cases occur in the U.S. among them, approximately 3 million people are injured.

Some of the major players operating in the market include: EWAC, HydroWorx International Inc., Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation, BTL, HYDRO PHYSIO, Technomex, Stas Doyer, Transcom S.L., Kohler Co., Jacuzzi Brands LLC.