Performance Health
Performance Health is North America's largest rehabilitation supplier, distributing medical equipment, clinical supplies, and therapeutic modalities to physical therapy clinics, healthcare providers, and the U.S. Veterans Administration across six countries under brands including THERABAND and Sammons Preston.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersAkron, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Performance Health does
Performance Health is a global consumer branded health, wellness, and self-care company that operates as North America's largest rehabilitation supplier, founded in 1950 (per company history) and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. The company distributes medical and rehabilitation equipment, clinical supplies, and therapeutic modalities to physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine facilities, occupational and hand therapy providers, home health agencies, the U.S. Veterans Administration, and fitness and athletics organizations across six countries: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Greece, and Australia.
The product portfolio spans owned heritage brands (THERABAND resistance bands, Sammons Preston, Rolyan splinting, Cramer sports medicine, CUBII seated ellipticals, Homecraft, Days, Jamar, Bon Vital) alongside distributed third-party brands (Kinesio, RockTape, KT Tape). The portfolio is organized across capital equipment (cardio, strength training, treatment furniture), consumable clinic supplies (resistance bands, tape, wound care, topical treatments, electrodes), therapeutic modalities (electrotherapy, ultrasound, hydrotherapy), and specialized categories (hand therapy, pelvic health, pediatric therapy, lymphedema, fall prevention, mobility). Underlying technical capabilities include patented CHRISOFIX splinting technology, color-coded THERABAND resistance bands with engineered progression levels, and a nationwide network of certified technicians providing equipment installation, repair, and annual calibration services that help facilities meet CMS requirements. The company is privately held with disclosed institutional backing from Madison Dearborn Partners, Martis Capital, and WP Global Partners across multiple funding rounds.
Performance Health generates revenue through a hybrid B2B distribution model combining an e-commerce storefront with field sales representatives, inside sales teams, and dedicated direct-to-veteran delivery services operating under VA contracts (V797D-50487 and 36F79719D0002). Business account customers can access pricing up to 25% off standard pricing, with quote-based enterprise ordering and dedicated phone/fax channels. Revenue mixes one-time capital equipment sales (treatment tables, cardio, strength equipment) with recurring consumable supply purchases (resistance bands, tape, electrodes, gloves, topical treatments) and professional services revenue from equipment installation, repair, and calibration. The company employs 501–1,000 people across its global offices, with sales coverage extending into Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Performance Health firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Performance Health
- Legal name
- Performance Health
- Website
- https://performancehealth.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Performance Health is North America's largest rehabilitation supplier, distributing medical equipment, clinical supplies, and therapeutic modalities to physical therapy clinics, healthcare providers, and the U.S. Veterans Administration across six countries under brands including THERABAND and Sammons Preston.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Performance Health industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical/Rehabilitation Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Sports Nutrition, Hydration & Recovery Products Distribution (CRAOAJAL), Recovery, Mobility & Therapy Accessories Retail (Foam Rollers, Massage Guns, Braces, Taping) (CRAMADAF), Sporting Goods, Outdoor & Fitness DTC (CRAFACAJ)
Keywords
Where Performance Health is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Akron
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices9 records
Markets served
Performance Health business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical/Rehabilitation Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including treatment tables, cardio equipment, strength training equipment, and mobility devices. Products sold as one-time purchases to healthcare facilities.
- Clinical Supplies Distribution: Recurring sales of consumable supplies including resistance bands, tape, electrodes, topical treatments, gloves, and other clinical supplies. Supports repeat purchasing patterns from healthcare providers.
- Equipment Solutions & Repair Services: Installation, delivery, repair, and calibration services for medical equipment. Professional services supporting equipment lifecycle management.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Business Account Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Performance Health product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Performance Health distributes and sells medical and rehabilitation equipment, clinical supplies, sports medicine products, and home care aids through an integrated e-commerce platform and direct sales force. Its multi-brand portfolio includes owned brands (THERABAND, SammonsPreston, Rolyan, Cramer, CUBII, Homecraft, Days, Jamar, Bon Vital) and exclusive distribution rights for products such as HEELIFT suspension boots and CHRISOFIX splinting. The company also provides equipment installation, repair, and calibration services, clinical education through Performance Health Academy, and direct-to-veteran delivery under VA contracts.
Product overview
Performance Health is North America's largest rehabilitation supplier, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical and rehabilitation products through a unified e-commerce platform. The company operates primarily as a curated multi-brand distributor featuring owned brands (THERABAND, Sammons Preston, Rolyan) alongside third-party brands (Cramer, CUBII, Kinesio, RockTape), organized across clinical equipment (cardio, strength, treatment furniture), clinic supplies (resistance bands, tape, wound care), therapeutic modalities (electrotherapy, hydrotherapy), and specialized categories (hand therapy, pelvic health, pediatric therapy). The portfolio includes capital equipment requiring delivery and installation services, consumable supplies, and professional services (equipment repair, calibration, and the Performance Health Academy training platform). The company also serves veterans directly through VA contracts. In 2023, Performance Health expanded into the European market through the acquisition of Sissel France, and in 2026 became the exclusive U.S. and Canada distributor for HEELIFT suspension boots.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- THERABAND: Resistance bands and progressive resistance products for rehabilitation and exercise
- SammonsPreston
- Rolyan
- Cramer
- CUBII
- Homecraft
- Days
- Jamar
- Bon Vital
Products and services
- THERABAND Resistance Bands and Tubing Color-coded, pull-force tested progressive resistance bands and tubing products for rehabilitation, flexibility training, injury recovery, and full-body workouts. Includes Professional Non-Latex and Latex Resistance Bands, CLX consecutive loops, and tubing with handles.
- SammonsPreston Rehabilitation Products Hot and cold packs, reachers, exercise bands, fall mats, and a broad range of rehabilitation equipment for clinical and home use.
- Rolyan Splinting and Upper Extremity Products Thermoplastic splinting materials, hand therapy tools, upper extremity rehabilitation equipment, and exercise products.
- Cramer Sports Medicine Products Athletic tape, pre-wrap, and sports medicine equipment for pre-activity preparation, on-field performance, and post-injury protection.
- CUBII Seated Ellipticals Seated elliptical machines for low-impact cardio workouts, designed for use while seated at a desk or in a chair.
- Clinic Equipment Capital equipment for rehabilitation facilities including cardio equipment (treadmills, cycles, ellipticals, steppers, ergometers), strength training equipment (pulleys, stations, benches), and treatment furniture (hi-lo tables, tilt tables, massage tables, parallel bars).
- Therapeutic Modalities Therapeutic modalities including biofeedback and pelvic health, dry needling, dysphagia equipment, electrodes, electrotherapy and ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, hydrotherapy, IASTM tools, iontophoresis, massage and wellness, paraffin, traction, and topical analgesics.
- Hand Therapy Products Comprehensive hand therapy supplies including hand aids to daily living, hand evaluation instruments, hand exercise therapy, hand modalities, hand orthopedics, hand splinting, hand treatment furniture, and hand woundcare and first aid.
- Fall Prevention Products Fall prevention equipment including alarms and monitors, bathroom safety products, balance training tools, fall mats, gait belts, grab bars and safety rails, and personal safety devices.
- Home Care and Daily Living Aids Products for home care including bathing aids, tables and trays, dining equipment, dressing and grooming aids, feeders and arm supports, home rehab accessories, medication supplies, reachers, respiratory products, toileting aids, speech and cognitive therapy, and vision aids.
- Mobility and Ambulation Equipment Mobility equipment including canes, crutches, walkers, mobility accessories, transfer assists and lifts, wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, and wheelchair cushions and positioning.
- Lymphedema Management Products Lymphedema management products including bandages and stockinettes, compression alternatives, compression pumps and accessories, lower body compression garments, padding and foam, skin care, and upper body compression garments.
- Orthopedic Supports and Braces Orthopedic supports including ankle and foot supports, arm and hand supports, back and shoulder supports, compression products, hip and knee supports, tape, orthotics and insoles, maternity supports, and total body positioning.
- Diagnostic and Evaluation Equipment Diagnostic tools including dexterity, sensory and visual assessments, diagnostic tools, heart rate monitors and fitness trackers, range of motion and measuring devices, sensation testers, strength testing, and vital signs equipment.
- Taping Products Athletic and therapeutic taping supplies including kinesiology tape, athletic stretch tape, pre-wrap, first aid tape, and taping accessories from brands like Kinesio, RockTape, Cramer, and KT Tape.
- Splinting Products Splinting materials and equipment including casts and braces, dynamic splinting, hand exercise, fine motor exercise, pre-made splints, splinting sheets, and splinting tools and carts.
- Wound Care Products Wound care supplies including scar management, specialty dressings and advanced healing, tape and gauze, treatment kits, wound care bandages and dressings, and wound cleansers and prep.
- Pelvic Health Products Pelvic health supplies including clinical supplies, lubricants and topicals, modalities, orthopedics, positioners, reference tools, and treatment furniture.
- Pediatric Therapy Products Pediatric therapy equipment including bathing and toileting, furniture, pediatric mobility, relaxation tools, sensory motor products, sensory stimulation, and vestibular therapy.
- Equipment Solutions and Repair Services Equipment delivery, installation, repair services, annual inspections, and CMS calibration for rehabilitation equipment, delivered by certified technicians through a nationwide service network.
- Direct-to-Veterans Program Direct delivery of medical supplies to veterans' homes through VA Supplement Catalogs, fulfilling U.S. veterans' rehabilitation and medical equipment needs under federal contracts.
- Performance Health Academy Educational platform providing training, how-to videos, and clinical resources for clinicians on rehabilitation techniques and product usage.
Companies that use Performance Health
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Performance Health technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Performance Health partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- HEELIFT / HEELIS Inc.corePerformance Health became the exclusive authorized distributor of all HEELIFT families of suspension boots as well as ELBOWLIFT products for the United States and Canada. These are patented products developed for patient comfort and recovery.
- Sissel FrancecoreAcquisition of Sissel France, a distributor of medical and well-being products in France. The acquisition expands Performance Health's product offerings and market reach in France, leveraging local warehousing and distribution capabilities.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Performance Health competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- McKesson: Largest US pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor with broad medical-surgical portfolio. Overlaps with Performance Health on medical supplies, DME, and clinical equipment distribution, but operates at vastly greater scale across many more categories.
- Cardinal Health: Major US medical products distributor with a substantial medical-surgical and DME business. Competes with Performance Health in clinical supplies and durable medical equipment distribution to hospitals and clinics, though it is much broader in scope.
- Medline Industries: Largest privately held medical supply manufacturer and distributor in the US. Competes with Performance Health across clinical supplies, gloves, exam supplies, and many overlapping rehabilitation SKUs at greater scale.
- Henry Schein: Large distributor of healthcare products to office-based practitioners including physical therapists, chiropractors, and occupational therapists. Direct overlap with Performance Health in PT clinic supply distribution, with a broader clinical footprint.
- Owens & Minor: Global medical products distributor and healthcare logistics provider with Apria (DME) and Byram Healthcare (home medical) businesses. Overlaps with Performance Health in DME and home health supplies distribution.
- Patterson Companies: Distributor of dental, animal health, and rehabilitation products (Patterson Medical was Performance Health's former identity). Sister unit to Performance Health's origins and adjacent in physical therapy supply distribution.
Direct peers
- Enovis (formerly DJO Global): Medical technology company focused on orthopedic devices, bracing, and rehabilitation products including the DonJoy, Aircast, and Chattanooga brands. Direct competitor in orthopedic braces, recovery, and rehabilitation equipment with overlapping clinician customers.
- Breg: Designer, manufacturer, and distributor of orthopedic bracing, cold therapy, and clinical products. Direct competitive overlap in orthopedic supports, braces, and sports medicine categories served by Performance Health's Cramer and SammonsPreston brands.
- DeRoyal Industries: Vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of medical devices, surgical supplies, and rehabilitation products. Overlaps with Performance Health in orthopedic soft goods, surgical supplies, and patient positioning.
- AliMed: Distributor of medical, healthcare, and rehabilitation products to hospitals, clinics, and specialty therapy providers. Direct competitor in rehabilitation, ergonomic, and clinical supplies sold to similar PT/OT customer segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Performance Health leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Performance Health subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Performance Health funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors3 records
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Performance Health M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Performance Health
What does Performance Health do?
Performance Health distributes and sells medical and rehabilitation equipment, clinical supplies, sports medicine products, and home care aids through an integrated e-commerce platform and direct sales force. Its multi-brand portfolio includes owned brands (THERABAND, SammonsPreston, Rolyan, Cramer, CUBII, Homecraft, Days, Jamar, Bon Vital) and exclusive distribution rights for products such as HEELIFT suspension boots and CHRISOFIX splinting. The company also provides equipment installation, repair, and calibration services, clinical education through Performance Health Academy, and direct-to-veteran delivery under VA contracts.
Is Performance Health a public or private company?
Performance Health is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Performance Health founded?
Performance Health was founded in 1950. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Performance Health based?
Performance Health is headquartered in Akron, United States, in the North America region.
How does Performance Health make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical/Rehabilitation Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are clinical Supplies Distribution and equipment Solutions & Repair Services.
Who are Performance Health's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are McKesson, Cardinal Health, Medline Industries, Henry Schein, Owens & Minor and Patterson Companies. Direct peers are Enovis (formerly DJO Global), Breg, DeRoyal Industries and AliMed.
Does Performance Health have an API?
No public API is recorded for Performance Health.
What industry is Performance Health in?
Performance Health's product category is Medical/Rehabilitation Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAHAE, Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device), with a secondary code of HSABAKAA, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals. Its NAICS code is 423450 and its SIC code is 5047.