Canesand Crutches Market, by Product Type (Canes (Folding, Quad, Offset, andOthers), Crutches (Axillary, Forearm, Platform, and Others), by DistributionChannel (Hospital Channel, Retail Channel, and Others) and by Region (NorthAmerica, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Size,Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 – 2027
Crutch is an assistive aid whichtransfers the weight from legs to the upper body. Canes are similar tocrutches, and used as walking aids which redistribute the weight in the body,improve stability, and helps the user maintain balance. Canes have fourcomponents – handle, column, shaft, and ferrule. Crutches are able to take moreof the body weight than canes. These are used in cases of fracture, arthritis,obesity, walking impairment, developmental disabilities, and balancing problemsamong others.
Global Canes and Crutches MarketDrivers
The global canes and crutchesmarket growth is expected to accelerate during the forecast period, owing tothe increasing geriatric population. Senior citizens are likely to suffer frommusculoskeletal disorders or other orthopedic conditions which in turnincreases the demand for canes and crutches. According to World HealthOrganization (WHO), between 2015 and 2050, the world’s geriatric population(people over the age of 60) is expected to be increased by 12% to 22%.According to the same source, in 2015, around 900 million people over the ageof 60.
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Also, approvals of novel designsfor canes and crutches from regulatory bodies to the key players are expectedto boost the global canes and crutches market growth over the forecast period.For instance, in January 2018, Mobility Designed LLC received an approval fromthe European Medical Agency for its canes and crutches. The crutch which ismade using anti-microbial material has hinged arm that allows free movement ofhands which was not possible in conventional crutches.
Furthermore, geographic expansionsby the key players is expected to have a positive influence on the global canesand crutches market growth. For instance, in December 2018, GF Health Products,Inc., set up its new global headquarters to Gwinnett County, U.S. It opened anoperating and manufacturing facility for its products such as canes, crutches,wheelchair, and other personal aids.
Global Canes and Crutches MarketRegional Analysis
North America is expected to holda dominant position in the global canes and crutches market, owing to factorssuch as increase in research and development activities by key manufacturers inthe region. For instance, in December 2018, a group of researchers from PurdueUniversity, Indiana, U.S. designed a ‘clutch crutch’. It is a hands-freecrutch, and its purpose is to eliminate the pain and discomfort caused byforearm crutches.
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Global Canes and Crutches MarketRestraints
Presence of alternative for canesand crutches is expected to hamper the global canes and crutches market growth.For instance, knee walkers and wheelchairs can be used in place of canes andcrutches. A knee walker has wheels which facilitates free movement, andrequires no upper body strength. Moreover, it has more stability and is easy touse. Wheelchairs are assistive aids which have wheels attached to the chair.Wheelchairs offer more ease of movement and also prevents the risk of pressuresores. Such alternate products are expected to restrain growth of the globalcanes and crutches market.
Global Canes and Crutches MarketKey Players
Some of the major playersoperating in the global canes and crutches market include Home Medical ProductsInc., Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, TFI HealthCare, Cardinal Health, SunriseMedical, Mobility Designed LLC, Nova Medical Products, Besco Medical, MedlineIndustries Inc. and Ossenberg GmbH.
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