Therapy, stimulation and rehabilitation devices
28,580 suppliers, or 50.3% of the directory, list at least one category in this family. Therapy and rehabilitation devices help with pain relief, muscle recovery, joint movement, and communication.
What does this equipment family include?
The family spans TENS and NMES stimulators, continuous passive motion machines, traction equipment, heat and cold applications, dynamic splints, bone growth stimulators, neurostimulators, speech generating devices, and automated external defibrillators. Many of these items are rented rather than purchased, and some require clinician training before first use.
Which categories belong to therapy, stimulation and rehabilitation devices?
14 categories have enough listings for their own pages. The table ranks them by the number of suppliers.
| Category | Suppliers | Accept assignment | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat & Cold Applications | 25,907 | 49% | Hot packs, cold packs, and similar devices used to manage pain and swelling. |
| (TENS) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators and/or Supplies | 6,988 | 29% | Small devices that send mild electrical pulses through the skin to relieve pain. |
| Traction Equipment | 5,744 | 22% | Devices that apply controlled pulling force to the spine or limbs. |
| Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies | 4,322 | 22% | Stimulators that trigger muscle contractions to limit muscle loss or restore movement. |
| Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices | 4,204 | 23% | Machines that gently and continuously move a joint through a set range after surgery. |
| Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies | 3,416 | 20% | Light-therapy units used to treat certain skin conditions. |
| Speech Generating Devices | 2,861 | 13% | Devices that produce spoken or written output for people who cannot speak reliably. |
| Osteogenesis Stimulators | 2,348 | 26% | Devices that use electrical or ultrasound signals to help certain fractures heal. |
| Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or Supplies | 1,980 | 27% | Heating pads that use infrared energy for pain relief. |
| Automatic External Defibrillator (AEDs) and/or Supplies | 1,602 | 14% | Portable devices that analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock during sudden cardiac arrest. |
| Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint | 1,533 | 41% | Splints that apply gentle, adjustable force to restore joint motion. |
| Neurostimulators and/or Supplies | 1,253 | 38% | Implanted or external devices that deliver electrical signals to nerves. |
| Rehabilitative Therapy Devices | 155 | 50% | Devices used as part of a clinician-directed rehabilitation program. |
| External Electrical Stimulation Devices (Not Otherwise Classified) | 120 | 57% |
Which states have the most suppliers in this family?
California leads with 2,370 suppliers, ahead of Texas (2,137) and New York (2,089).
- California 2,370
- Texas 2,137
- New York 2,089
- Florida 2,001
- Illinois 1,280
- Pennsylvania 1,127
- North Carolina 1,020
- Ohio 949
Which supplier types serve this family?
The largest groups are pharmacies (73%), medical supply companies (19%), medical supply companies with a respiratory therapist (8%), and orthotic personnel (7%). On average, a supplier in this family lists 24.6 equipment categories overall, and 47.5% accept Medicare assignment.
What other equipment families can you browse?
- Respiratory and oxygen equipment
- Mobility aids and wheelchairs
- Hospital beds, lifts and patient room equipment
- Diabetes supplies
- Ostomy and urological supplies
- Nutrition, infusion and dialysis equipment
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Prosthetic lenses and vision supplies
- Wound care and compression products
- Pharmacy-dispensed drug categories
Related reading: Rent or Buy Medical Equipment? and How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier.