What Isokinetic does

Isokinetic Medical Group Srl is an Italian privately-held medical group specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation, founded in Bologna in 1987 and operating a network of 10 private clinics across Italy (Bologna, Milan with two locations, Rome, Rimini, Turin, Verona), the United Kingdom (London), and Greece (Athens), staffed by approximately 200 physicians, physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and administrative personnel. The group delivers a distinctive multi-environment rehabilitation methodology spanning four physical settings—hydrokinesiotherapy pool, fully-equipped gym (palestra), a neuromotor "green room" for proprioception and coordination retraining, and outdoor or indoor sports fields for sport-specific return-to-play—supported by proprietary assessment tools including isokinetic dynamometry, the Movement Analysis Test (M.A.T.), and threshold testing, plus diagnostic imaging (muscle-tendon ultrasound and MRI in Bologna). The company generates revenue on a private-pay basis, as its centers are not affiliated with the Italian National Health Service, and monetizes specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, multi-environment rehabilitation sessions, functional assessment tests, chiropractic and manual therapy, and a Virtual Plus remote telerehabilitation service, with a dedicated Pro Athletes program serving elite professionals. Isokinetic has been a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence since 2009, and operates the Education & Research Department, the annual Isokinetic Conference (the world's largest football medicine conference, partnered with FIFA), the Isokinetic Doctors' Course (50+ editions), and the newly inaugurated Isokinetic Campus (October 2023) as core research, talent, and brand-building assets serving more than 16,000 patients and approximately 225,000 treatments per year.

Name

Isokinetic

Legal name

Isokinetic Medical Group Srl

Website

https://isokinetic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Isokinetic Medical Group is a private Italian medical group operating 10 sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation clinics across Italy, the UK, and Greece. It serves 16,000+ patients annually using a proprietary multi-environment rehabilitation methodology anchored by a FIFA-recognized Education & Research Department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Home Health Care Services (6216)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAO), Home Health Physical Therapy & Mobile PT (HSADAIAO)

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Orthopedic rehabilitation
• Physical therapy clinics
• Functional assessment testing
• Telerehabilitation platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Specialist Consultations: Initial and follow-up specialist medical consultations across sports medicine, physiatry, orthopaedics, and related disciplines. First visit includes diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Muscle-tendon ultrasound and MRI (Bologna) services provided as part of the diagnostic workflow.
3. Rehabilitation Sessions: Personalized rehabilitation programs delivered across multiple environments: pool (hydrokinesiotherapy), gym, green room (neuromotor training), and sports field. Private-pay model; centres are not affiliated with the National Health System.
4. Functional Assessment Tests: Isokinetic testing, movement analysis, and threshold testing performed as standalone diagnostic/performance evaluations.
5. Chiropractic and Manual Therapy: Chiropractic sessions and osteopathic treatments provided as part of the care pathway.
6. Virtual Plus Remote Consultations: Remote physiotherapy and rehabilitation follow-up sessions delivered via the Virtual Plus platform for patients unable to attend in person.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Isokinetic is an international medical group providing sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation services through a network of 10 private centers. The offering covers the full care pathway: specialist medical consultations, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and MRI), functional assessment testing, and personalized multi-environment rehabilitation (pool, gym, Green Room neuromotor training, and sports field), plus the Virtual Plus remote physiotherapy service.

Product overview

Isokinetic Medical Group is an international healthcare provider specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. The organization operates a network of 10 private rehabilitation centers across Italy (Bologna, Milan, Rome, Rimini, Turin, Verona), United Kingdom (London), and Greece (Athens), plus a virtual telehealth service called Virtual Plus. Their integrated treatment model spans four rehabilitation environments: pool (hydrokinesiotherapy), gym, Green Room (neuromotor training), and sports fields. The offering combines specialist medical consultations, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, MRI), functional assessment testing, and structured rehabilitation programs. Beyond clinical services, Isokinetic maintains a significant Education and Research Department (ERD) that organizes the annual Isokinetic Conference (world's largest football medicine conference since 1992), operates a Fellowship Programme for training young professionals, and maintains a dedicated Campus facility. The group is recognized as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialist Medical Consultations Initial and follow-up specialist medical consultations with sports medicine physicians, physiatrists, and orthopaedic specialists for diagnosis and personalized treatment planning. The first visit includes diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. For individual patients and athletes.
• Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound and MRI) Medical imaging services including muscle-tendon ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the latter available at the Bologna center. Used as part of the diagnostic workflow to support accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions. For patients referred within the Isokinetic care pathway.
• Functional Assessment Tests Comprehensive functional evaluation combining isokinetic strength testing using dynamometers, Movement Analysis Test (M.A.T.) video and biomechanical assessment, and threshold testing to assess physiological thresholds for return-to-sport decision making. Provided as standalone diagnostic and performance evaluations. For athletes, sports enthusiasts, and patients undergoing rehabilitation.
• Hydrokinesiotherapy (Pool Rehabilitation) Pool-based rehabilitation therapy that uses the physical properties of water for low-impact, supported recovery. Part of Isokinetic's multi-environment rehabilitation methodology. For patients in early or intermediate phases of musculoskeletal and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Gym Rehabilitation (Palestra) Structured rehabilitation programs delivered in fully equipped gym facilities, focused on strength and conditioning recovery. Part of Isokinetic's multi-environment rehabilitation methodology. For patients progressing through rehabilitation milestones.
• Green Room Neuromotor Training Advanced neuromotor retraining delivered in Isokinetic's specialized Green Room environment, designed to restore coordination, proprioception, and movement quality through targeted neurocognitive exercises. Part of the multi-environment rehabilitation methodology. For patients with movement control and proprioceptive deficits.
• On-Field Rehabilitation (Campo) Sport-specific rehabilitation conducted on outdoor or indoor sports fields, enabling progressive return-to-sport through sport-specific skill work, conditioning, and movement reintegration. Part of Isokinetic's multi-environment rehabilitation methodology. For athletes and sports enthusiasts returning to play.
• Chiropractic and Manual Therapy Specialized chiropractic sessions and osteopathic treatments delivered as part of the Isokinetic care pathway for musculoskeletal conditions and pain management. For patients with joint, spine, and soft-tissue complaints.
• Virtual Plus Telerehabilitation Remote physiotherapy and rehabilitation follow-up sessions delivered via live video sessions on the Virtual Plus platform, allowing patients who travel frequently or live outside Isokinetic's geographic footprint to continue their rehabilitation programs. For existing and new patients needing remote care.
• Pro Athletes Program Dedicated program serving high-performance professional athletes with expedited access to senior medical staff, advanced functional testing (isokinetic, M.A.T., threshold), and personalized multi-environment rehabilitation including on-field return protocols. For elite athletes, sports clubs, and federations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,000 patients treated per year across the network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence designation since 2009. Isokinetic was the 11th group worldwide to receive this recognition. Since 2013, FIFA brings all FIFA Medical Centres of Excellence representatives to the Isokinetic Conference annually. FIFA's Medical Department maintains a permanent relationship with Isokinetic, making the group a key institutional partner in global football medicine.
• European Society of Sport Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsokinetic participates actively in ESSKA's scientific activities, consensus meetings, and conferences. The group contributes to ESSKA-led consensus initiatives, including the EU-US meniscus rehabilitation consensus (2024) and ongoing joint research.
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in ISAKOS scientific activities, conferences, and symposia. ISAKOS contributes specialized symposia to the Isokinetic Conference.
• International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsokinetic maintains active involvement with ICRS through joint research, consensus meetings, and conference participation, contributing to cartilage injury management guidelines for football players.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsokinetic participates in NATA activities and scientific exchanges, contributing to the international sports medicine knowledge community.
• University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding academic partner — many of the doctors and physiotherapists who established Isokinetic graduated from the University of Bologna. Active student internship, research collaboration, and thesis supervision programs.
• Miguel Hernandez University of ElchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on a systematic video analysis study of ACL tear patterns in Spanish professional female football players, identifying neurocognitive errors as targets for injury prevention.
• Rey Juan Carlos University of MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-author of ACL injury pattern research alongside Miguel Hernandez University, focusing on neurocognitive errors and situational patterns in female football players.
• University of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner in the Isokinetic university network, supporting student exchanges, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange in sports medicine.
• Università degli Studi di Milano (Statale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partner supporting student internships, research projects, and academic initiatives in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
• Università degli Studi di PadovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partner in the Isokinetic academic network, supporting student internships, theses, and joint research projects in sports medicine.
• Sapienza - Università di RomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partner in the Isokinetic academic network, contributing to degree courses in Medicine, Physiotherapy, and Sports Science, as well as residency programmes.
• KU LeuvencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university partner (Belgium) in the Isokinetic academic network, supporting international research collaboration and student exchange.
• University of ThessalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university partner (Greece) supporting academic connections and research collaboration, linked to the Athens clinic operations.
• Northwestern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner (USA) in the Isokinetic academic network, supporting research collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• McGill UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner (Canada) in the Isokinetic academic network, contributing to the global academic ecosystem.
• UCAM Universidad (Universidad Católica de San Antonio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university partner (Spain) in the Isokinetic academic network, supporting joint research and educational programs.
• St Mary's University, LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner in the Isokinetic academic network, aligned with the London clinic and supporting research and student exchanges.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Centro Medico Sportivo (CONI / Italian National Sports Medicine Network): Italian national sports medicine infrastructure for athlete care — broader institutional incumbent in the same geography and sports medicine category, providing a public-system counterpoint to Isokinetic's private-pay model.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): US-based orthopaedic specialty hospital and research institution known for orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and rehabilitation — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Isokinetic on orthopaedic rehab and elite athlete services, but at much larger scale and inpatient depth.

Regional players

• ISICO (Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale): Italian scientific institute for spinal pathologies offering rehabilitation and conservative treatment — comparable as a domestic Italian specialty rehabilitation provider with research focus, but narrower in clinical scope (spine) than Isokinetic's whole-body sports medicine remit.
• Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center: Italian private rehabilitation centre (part of Gruppo San Donato network) offering advanced rehabilitation services — comparable to Isokinetic in being a high-end private rehab provider in Italy, though with broader neuro-rehab and inpatient focus rather than sports-only specialization.
• ATOS Klinik: Germany-based private orthopaedic clinic group specializing in knee, hip and shoulder surgery plus rehabilitation — operates a similar premium private-pay specialty orthopaedic model in the DACH region, comparable in service mix but geographically distinct from Isokinetic's footprint.

Direct peers

• The Steadman Clinic: US orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic (Aspen / Vail) treating professional and Olympic athletes with sport-specific rehabilitation — directly comparable to Isokinetic's Pro Athletes program and elite return-to-play positioning.
• Fortius Clinic: London-based private orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic treating elite athletes — closely comparable to Isokinetic London in private-pay orthopaedic and sports rehab services for professional athletes in the UK market.
• Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital: Qatar-based FIFA-accredited orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital that, like Isokinetic, serves elite athletes, conducts rehabilitation research, and operates a multi-disciplinary sports medicine centre of excellence — making it the closest global comparable in scope and FIFA recognition.

Emerging players

• Sword Health: Digital MSK and virtual physical therapy provider using AI-guided exercise programs for employer and payer customers — comparable to Isokinetic in addressing post-operative and chronic MSK patients but through remote-only delivery at a fundamentally different cost structure.
• Hinge Health: Digital musculoskeletal platform delivering exercise therapy and PT programs via app and remote coaches — overlaps with Isokinetic on chronic MSK and post-surgical rehab but competes via lower-cost, scalable digital delivery rather than physical multi-environment centres.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IsokineticMed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IsokineticMed/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/GruppoMedicoIsokinetic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isokinetic-medical-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/isokinetic_officialpage

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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