Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Market Report 2025

The outpatient rehabilitation services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.29 billion in 2024 to $10.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth during the historic period can be linked to the increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related disorders, a rise in post-operative recovery requirements, growing demand for affordable healthcare, an uptick in musculoskeletal injuries, and heightened emphasis on early intervention therapies.

The outpatient rehabilitation services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period can be credited to the rising adoption of tele-rehabilitation services, increased healthcare spending, greater focus on personalized rehabilitation plans, expanding insurance coverage for outpatient treatments, and the growing incorporation of digital health technologies. Key trends expected during this period include progress in virtual rehabilitation platforms, the creation of AI-powered therapy tools, innovations in wearable rehabilitation devices, improvements in remote patient monitoring systems, and the emergence of multidisciplinary outpatient care models.

The rising incidence of neurological disorders is expected to drive the growth of the outpatient rehabilitation services market in the coming years. Neurological disorders are conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves, resulting in issues with movement, coordination, sensation, or cognitive abilities. The increase in these disorders is largely due to the aging population, as older adults are more vulnerable to illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and stroke. Outpatient rehabilitation services play a crucial role in managing neurological disorders by providing specialized therapies - including physical, occupational, and speech therapy - that help patients regain mobility, coordination, speech, and cognitive function, while enabling them to stay at home and maintain their daily routines. For example, in December 2024, Alzheimer's Research UK, a UK-based dementia research charity, reported that dementia caused 75,393 deaths in the UK in 2023, an increase of about 1,000 deaths or 1.5% compared to 2022. Thus, the growing prevalence of neurological disorders is boosting the outpatient rehabilitation services market.

Key players in the outpatient rehabilitation services market are developing innovative approaches such as home-based outpatient rehabilitation programs to improve patient convenience, treatment adherence, and access to care, especially for those facing mobility or transportation issues. Home-based outpatient rehabilitation involves delivering therapies like physical, occupational, or speech therapy directly at a patient’s residence to support recovery and improve accessibility for individuals unable to visit clinics. For instance, in October 2024, South Shore VNA, a US-based home health care provider, introduced a home-based outpatient rehabilitation program offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy services at patients’ homes without requiring a homebound status. This program removes barriers for patients who find it difficult to travel to clinics by bringing skilled therapists to their homes. Benefits include personalized care tailored to the home setting, enhanced patient independence, convenience, and privacy. Patients receive referrals from their doctors, after which therapists conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans.

In November 2024, Fremman Capital, a UK-based mid-market investment firm, acquired Rehaneo GmbH for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Fremman Capital intends to accelerate Rehaneo’s expansion by acquiring additional outpatient rehabilitation centers, strategically developing existing facilities, and further consolidating the fragmented rehabilitation sector to establish a leading company in Europe. Rehaneo GmbH is a Germany-based firm specializing in outpatient rehabilitation, aftercare, medical treatments, prevention, and occupational health services.

Major players in the outpatient rehabilitation services market are SSM Health Outpatient Rehabilitation, Encompass Health Corporation, Genesis Healthcare, Select Rehabilitation, LHC Group Inc., Concentra, Athletico Physical Therapy, Upstream Rehabilitation, NovaCare Rehabilitation, North Memorial Health, BenchMark Physical Therapy, ATI Physical Therapy, U.S. Physical Therapy Inc., Pivot Physical Therapy, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Ivy Rehab, NeuroRestorative, Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy, JAG Physical Therapy, Mission Health, P.T. Services Rehabilitation Inc., Kinetic Care Group.

North America was the largest region in the outpatient rehabilitation services market in 2024. The regions covered in outpatient rehabilitation services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the outpatient rehabilitation services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The outpatient rehabilitation services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as pain management programs, cardiac rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation services, sports injury rehabilitation services, and post-surgical recovery programs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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).

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.

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Outpatient rehabilitation services encompass medical treatments provided to patients who do not need overnight hospital stays. These services aim to help individuals recover, enhance, or maintain physical, occupational, or speech abilities following illness, injury, or surgery.

The primary types of outpatient rehabilitation services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Physical therapy is centered on regaining movement and physical function through customized exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as heat, cold, and traction. These services are offered in settings like outpatient rehabilitation centers, specialty clinics, community health centers, and hospitals, and are applied to conditions including neurological disorders, sports injuries, cardiovascular issues, pulmonary conditions, and others.

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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