OTC Braces and Support Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.8% to reach US$ 2,238.98 Million from 2020 to 2028

OTC Braces and Support Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Product ( Knee Braces and Support, Back Hip and Spine Braces and Support, Lower Spine Braces and Support, Neck and Cervical Braces and Support, Shoulder Braces and Support, Elbow Braces and Support, Hand and Wrist Braces and Support, Facial Braces and Support ); Type ( Soft and Elastic Braces and Support, Hard and Rigid Braces and Support, Hinged Braces and Support ); Application ( Ligament Injury Repair, Preventive Care, Osteoarthritis, Compression Therapy, Other Applications ); End User ( Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Specialty Clinics, Others ), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00006196
  • Category : Medical Device
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 202
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The OTC braces and support market was valued at US$ 1,454.55 million in 2020 and is projected to reach US$ 2,238.98 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2021–2028.

Athletes and players frequently suffer due to injuries during sports activities. These injuries can damage cartilage and ligaments. An increasing number of sports injuries among players and athletes is driving the growth of the OTC braces and support market. According to the estimates of a study published by Stanford Children’s Health in 2020, 30 million children and teenagers participate in sports annually in the US, and ~3.5 million injuries are reported in these sports events each year. Further, most common injuries observed among children and teenagers are sprains and strains. According to estimates published by National Safety Council (NSC), 526,000 injuries were caused due to personal exercise, with or without equipment, in the US in 2017. Further, basketball caused the highest number of injuries among all the sports, i.e., ~500,000, followed by bicycling (457,000) and football (341,000) in the country. The increasing number of participations in sports leads to the surge in sports injuries among the participants. According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2018, the world is witnessing considerable surge in football participation, which is directly co-related to the rise in cases of articular cartilage injuries. Additionally, according to a study published by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), during 2018−2019, the US reported a significant growth in participation in soccer, wrestling, and tennis by boys from high schools. It also stated that school sports participation in the US was at peak during 2017−2018, for the first time since past 30 years.

Lucrative Regions for OTC Braces and Support Market

Lucrative Regions for OTC Braces and Support Market
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Market Insights

Increasing Awareness Regarding Orthopedic Braces and Supports Drives Market Growth

Orthopedic braces and supports offer users with more comfort while walking as well as help reduce pain, assist in limb movement, and minimize swelling and inflammation. Most importantly, they allow users to work and move independently. However, the awareness and use of these medical aids are more in developed and upper middle-income countries. Foundations such as the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) help create awareness regarding the use of the orthopedic braces and supports. It is a non-government organization that focuses on improving the quality of life of people with limb amputations or those with physical damages and injuries to limbs and spine, by making them aware about the benefits of prosthetics and orthotics. The ISPO provides an effective platform to exchange and communicate all the aspects of science. The organization practices and educates the associates on prosthetic and orthotic care, rehabilitation engineering, and related areas. Similarly, the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida focuses on educating and training individuals to become self-dependent through the highest-quality orthopedic care. Therefore, the increasing awareness regarding orthopedic braces and supports is contributing to the market growth.

Product: Technology Insights

Based on product, the OTC braces and support market is segmented into knee braces and support, back hip and spine braces and support, foot walkers and orthoses braces and support, neck and cervical braces and support, shoulder braces and support, elbow braces and support, hand and wrist braces and support, and facial braces and support. The knee braces and support segment held the largest market share in 2020 and is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The market growth for this segment is attributed to the rising geriatric population, and growing chronic disease and condition prevalence.

OTC Braces and Support Market, by Product – 2019 and 2027

OTC Braces and Support Market, by Product – 2019 and 2027
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End User: Insights

Based on end user, the global OTC braces and support market is segmented into hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, specialty clinics, and others. The hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2020, and it is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Hospitals use specialized scientific equipment to provide healthcare facilities. Trained staffs are assigned to address various cases received at hospitals, involving problems associated with traditional and modern medical sciences. They provide advanced treatment options for patients to treat chronic and hard-to-heal injuries. Most of the surgeries are performed in hospitals owing to their ability to ensure continuous patient monitoring and care. Also, growing government funding for hospitals and rising number of hospitalizations would support the market growth of this segment in the coming years.

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OTC Braces and Support Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 1,454.55 Million in 2020
Market Size Value byUS$ 2,238.98 Million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 5.8% from 2021-2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Collaborations and technology partnerships by the companies operating in the OTC braces and support market to bridge the demand–supply gap are anticipated to play a significant role in the growth of the market during the forecast period.

By Product

  • Knee Braces and Support
  • Back Hip and Spine Braces and Support
  • Foot Walkers and Orthoses
  • Neck and Cervical Braces and Support
  • Shoulder Braces and Support
  • Elbow Braces and Support
  • Hand and Wrist Braces and Support
  • Facial Braces and Support

By Type

  • Soft and Elastic Braces and Support
  • Hard and Rigid Braces and Support
  • Hinged Braces and Support

By Application

  • Ligament Injury Repair
  • Preventive Care
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Compression Therapy
  • Other Applications

By End User

  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centres
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Others

By Geography

  • North America

    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe

    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific

    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa

    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East and Africa
  • South and Central America

    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South and Central America

Company Profiles

  • Djo Global, Inc.
  • Orthofix Medical Inc.
  • Bauerfeind
  • Deroyal Industries, Inc.
  • Becker Orthopedic            
  • Oppo Medical Inc.    
  • Zimmer Biomet      
  • Ottobock      
  • 3m
  • Bird and Cronin Inc.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Product ; Type ; Application ; End User , and Geography

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the OTC braces and support?

Orthopedic braces are medical devices used to treat musculoskeletal injuries. Braces are used to align correctly, position, stabilize, support, and protect the parts of the body (joints, muscles, and bones) as they heal from the orthopedic injury or trauma. During the process of rehabilitation and recovery, most of the medical practitioners prescribe braces.

What are the driving factors for the OTC braces and support market across the globe?

The global OTC braces and support market is being driven by factors such elevating number of sports injuries and cases of orthopedic diseases and increasing awareness about braces and supports. Furthermore, high growth potential in emerging economies is likely to offer significant opportunities for the growth of the global OTC braces and support market.

What are the restraining factors for the OTC braces and support market across the globe?

The availability of alternate therapies is the significant factor that will hinder the OTC braces and support market growth.

The List of Companies - OTC Braces and Support Market

  1. Djo Global, Inc.
  2. Orthofix Medical Inc.
  3. Bauerfeind
  4. Deroyal Industries, Inc.
  5. Becker Orthopedic             
  6. Oppo Medical Inc.              
  7. Zimmer Biomet    
  8. Ottobock                
  9. 3m
  10. Bird and Cronin Inc. 

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