Physiotherapy services market seen topping $74 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the global physiotherapy services market is on track to exceed $74 billion by 2030, driven by chronic disease, aging populations and wider use of non-invasive care. North America and the U.S. are projected to lead the market, while therapeutic exercise remains the biggest service segment.

Why it matters: - Physiotherapy services are becoming a larger part of healthcare as demand rises for rehabilitation, pain management and mobility support. - The market’s projected scale suggests more spending on non-invasive, drug-free treatment options across hospitals, clinics and outpatient settings. - North America’s expected dominance and the U.S. lead point to where providers, insurers and equipment makers may see the biggest opportunities.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published a 2026 report on the physiotherapy services market with forecasts through 2035. - The report says the market will surpass $74 billion in 2030. - The market is projected to grow at a 7% CAGR leading up to 2030. - North America is forecast to be the largest region in 2030 at $26 billion, up from $20 billion in 2025. - The USA is expected to be the largest country in 2030 at $25 billion, up from $18 billion in 2025.

The details: - Physiotherapy services are measured against the parent Hospitals market, which is projected to reach about $4,896 billion by 2030. - Physiotherapy services would represent about 2% of that parent market. - Within the broader Healthcare Services industry, projected at $11,335 billion by 2030, physiotherapy services would account for nearly 1%. - Therapeutic exercise is expected to be the largest type segment, at 31% of the market or $23 billion in 2030. - The type segment also includes hydrotherapy, electric stimulation, ultrasound, heat therapy and continuous passive motion, or CPM. - The application segment includes cardiovascular and pulmonary, geriatric, integumentary, neurological, orthopedic, palliative care, pediatric, women’s health and other uses. - The end-user segment includes hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, sports and fitness facility centers and other users. - Growth in North America is linked to more musculoskeletal and chronic pain disorders, a larger aging population, better preventive care awareness, broader insurance coverage and wider use of advanced rehabilitation technologies. - U.S. growth is linked to more sports injuries, more orthopedic conditions, rising post-surgical rehabilitation demand, digital physiotherapy and tele-rehabilitation, higher spending on non-invasive pain management and investment in specialized rehab centers. - Therapeutic exercise is supported by demand for non-pharmacological care, more exercise-based rehab programs, a stronger focus on mobility and functional independence, and better monitoring technologies. - The report says the hydrotherapy market is projected to grow by $4 billion from 2025 to 2030. - Electric stimulation is projected to grow by $3 billion over the same period. - Ultrasound is projected to grow by $3 billion. - Heat therapy is projected to grow by $2 billion. - Therapeutic exercise is projected to grow by $7 billion. - Continuous passive motion is projected to grow by $1 billion. - Combined, those segments are expected to add more than $20 billion in market value by 2030. - The report also lists new analytical features in its 2026 market reports, including market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, and updated graphics and tables. - The Business Research Company says it has published more than 30,000 reports across 27 industries and 60+ geographies. - The firm says its research uses 1,500,000 datasets, secondary research and interviews with industry leaders. - A free sample and the full report are available through the company’s website: the sample request page and the market report page.

Between the lines: - The forecast points to a market shaped less by acute care and more by long-term rehabilitation needs. - The strongest demand drivers are structural, including aging populations, chronic disease prevalence and broader acceptance of non-surgical treatment. - The segment data suggests providers are focusing on therapies that can be standardized, measured and scaled across care settings. - The report’s emphasis on digital physiotherapy and tele-rehabilitation signals a wider shift toward hybrid care models.

What’s next: - The next five years will likely show whether the fastest growth comes from in-person rehab capacity, digital therapy platforms or a mix of both. - The largest gains are expected in therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy and electrical stimulation. - Regional growth will likely remain concentrated in North America unless adoption accelerates faster in other major healthcare markets.

The bottom line: - Physiotherapy services are moving from a niche rehabilitation category toward a larger, more technology-enabled part of healthcare delivery.