The global cold pain therapy market size is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing number of sports injuries and growing prevalence of orthopedic disorders.
We use ice packs or heating pads to treat everything from arthritis to torn muscles to inflammation. Hot and cold therapy may be incredibly beneficial for a variety of conditions and injuries, and it is also quite economical. The challenging aspect is determining which conditions necessitate heat and which necessitate cold therapy.
Cold therapy is also known as cryotherapy. It works by decreasing blood flow to a specific location, lowering inflammation and swelling that induces pain, typically around a joint or tendon. It can decrease nerve activity briefly, which can help to ease pain. Affected areas can be treated with cold therapy in a variety of methods. Ice packs or frozen gel packs, coolant sprays, ice massage, and ice baths are some of the treatment options. Cold therapy should not be used at home by people who have sensory abnormalities that prevent them from feeling certain sensations because they may not be able to tell whether damage is being done. Diabetes, for example, can cause nerve damage and decreased sensitivity. Cold therapy taken for too long or too directly can cause damage to skin, tissue, and nerves. Knowing when to employ cold therapy and when to employ heat therapy will help get the most out of your treatment. Some circumstances will need the use of both. For example, arthritis patients may use heat to relieve joint stiffness and cold to relieve swelling and acute discomfort.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Increasing prevalence of sports related injuries such as ankle sprains, knee injuries, fractures, joint injuries, tennis elbow (epicondylitis), and dislocations are projected to boost the market growth during the forecast period.
- Rising consumer awareness and increased emphasis on health-related activities such as gym are expected to fuel the market growth in the coming years.
- Growing geriatric population and increasing prevalence of obesity are key factors pushing the market growth during the forecast period.
- Increasing disposable income and growing demand & availability of various products for pain relief are anticipated to spur the market growth during the forecast period.
- Increased usage of low-priced analgesic pills for immediate pain relief and lack of awareness among people regarding the side effects of these pain relief pills possess as a key challenge that can hinder the market growth.
- Lack of clinical justification for the medicine, side effects, and discomfort associated with the treatment are anticipated to hamper the market growth in the coming years.
- Lack of reimbursement policies by government present a key factor that can impede the market growth during the forecast period.
- Increased emphasis on R&D for new product development with higher efficiency is estimated to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of the Report
The report on the global cold pain therapy market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Cold Pain Therapy Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Product (Over the Counter Products [Gels, Ointments, & Creams, Sprays & Foams, Patches, Roll-Ons, Cold Packs, and Others], Prescription Products [Motorized Devices and Non-motorized Devices]), Application (Orthopedic Conditions, Post-operative Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Post-trauma Therapy), Distribution Channel (Hospital Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, and E-Commerce)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Beiersdorf; Breg, Inc.; DJO Global; Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; ÖssurCorporate; Performance Health; Pfizer, Inc.; DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; and Romsons Group of Industries
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Market Segment Insights
The over-the-counter products segment is expected to account for a key share of the market
Based on product, the cold pain therapy market is bifurcated into over-the-counter products and prescription products. The over-the-counter products is further classified into gels, ointments, & creams, sprays & foams, patches, roll-ons, cold packs, and others. Prescription products is further bifurcated into motorized devices and non-motorized devices. The over-the-counter products segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period due to its easy accessibility in online as well as retail stores. Furthermore, increased affordability of gels, creams, and sprays, as well as the availability of a broad range of OTC products such as gels, creams, foams, sprays, roll-ons, patches, cold packs, wraps, and pads, are expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period.
On the other hand, the prescription products segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to increasing prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Both motorized and non-motorized devices can help reduce swelling, manage pain, and speed up the healing process after an injury or surgery.
Orthopedic conditions segment is expected to constitute a key share of the market
Based on application, the cold pain therapy market is segmented into orthopedic conditions, post-operative therapy, sports medicine, and post-trauma therapy. The orthopedic conditions segment is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period due to increasing prevalence of various orthopedic diseases such as musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, osteoarthritis, and joint disorders.
On the other hand, the sports medicine segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to increasing number of sports injuries. Furthermore, major players are progressively developing a variety of products particularly for persons who have had sports-related injuries.
The post-trauma segment is also anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to increasing prevalence of traumatic injuries. The growth of this market is expected to be fueled by an increase in the number of traffic accidents.
Retail pharmacy segment is expected to represent a key share of the market
Based on distribution channel, the cold pain therapy market is segmented into hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and e-commerce. The retail pharmacy segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to easy accessibility and availability of wide range of products. Furthermore, the growing number of retail pharmacies in both developed and emerging countries and frequent availability of topical products in retail pharmacies has fueled this segment's rapid expansion.
On the other hand, the e-commerce segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to its convenience of choosing the wide range of products from various websites and detailed information of products available on websites. Furthermore, attractive deals and discounts offered on various websites are propelling this market growth. As a result, the emergence of e-commerce has a favorable influence on market growth by allowing customers to buy products at their convenience.
North America is anticipated to dominate the market
On the basis of regions, the cold pain therapy market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is anticipated to dominate the market at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period. The regional market growth can be attributed to increasing prevalence of orthopedic disorders and growing implication of advance technologies in the region. Furthermore, increase in the geriatric and obese population and presence of key players in the market is driving the market growth.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit a rapid growth rate in the coming years owing to Increasing awareness among people and developing economies. Furthermore, growth in the region is driven by an aging population and increased demand for pain management solutions.
Segments
Segments Covered in the Report
The global cold pain therapy market has been segmented on the basis of
Product
- Over the Counter Products
- Gels, Ointments, & Creams
- Sprays & Foams
- Patches
- Roll-Ons
- Cold Packs
- Others
- Prescription Products
- Motorized Devices
- Non-motorized Devices
Application
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Post-operative Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Post-trauma Therapy
Distribution Channel
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy
- E-Commerce
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Beiersdorf
- Breg, Inc.
- DJO Global
- Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
- Johnson & Johnson
- ÖssurCorporate
- Performance Health
- Pfizer, Inc.
- DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
- Romsons Group of Industries
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the cold pain therapy market include/are Beiersdorf; Breg, Inc.; DJO Global; Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; ÖssurCorporate; Performance Health; Pfizer, Inc.; DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; and Romsons Group of Industries.
Some of the key business strategies employed by companies includes mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares.
For example, in 2016, Breg introduced VPULSE treatment in 2016, a device that helps prevent DVT by combining wound compression and cold treatment. Intelli-Flo, which combines cold treatment with static compression, is one of Breg's several cold pain treatment solutions.
