Kinetec

What Kinetec does

Kinetec is a medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and orthopedic products, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified MedFac Group with country offices in France, USA (Jackson, WI), and UK, and distribution reach to 60+ countries. Its core products center on Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) therapy devices for the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist — the category the brand pioneered in the 1970s under founder M. Jean-Claude Pecheux — along with cold compression therapy systems (Cryo Pro, Dr. Aktive CCT), hand therapy materials (Manosplint, X-Lite thermoplastics), the Kinevia Duo intelligent exercise system, and orthopedic traction equipment. More recent product additions include women's health cooling products (Dr. Aktive Opal, launched 2024), 3D-printable splinting materials (3D-Lite, 3D-Lite Cut4Custom), and a distributed biofeedback portfolio from KINVENT (grip, pressure, goniometer, force-plate, and EMG sensors) paired with the KINVENT Physio app.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct e-commerce sales on kinetecusa.com and phone-based sales inquiries, supplemented by international distribution through MedFac's country offices and dealer network, plus a rental program for rehabilitation equipment. Pricing is unit-based across the catalog, ranging from roughly $10 for hand therapy consumables up to $800+ for complete cold compression kits, with select items requiring custom quotes. Customer mix spans hospitals and clinics (primary B2B), home care patients, athletes, and a newer women's health consumer segment, with marketing delivered through e-commerce, blog content, clinical evidence, email newsletters, and affiliations with VGM and Essential Women's Network.

Operationally, the company has pursued an ecosystem-buildout strategy: tripling its US warehouse footprint in February 2024, launching the Cryo Pro XL line in 2025, and adding KINVENT biofeedback, OrthoSole insoles, and MedEnvision surgical supplies as complementary distribution lines. The brand has navigated multiple ownership transitions — Smith & Nephew in the 1980s, several holding companies through the 1990s-2000s, and MedFac since 2013 — while maintaining a unified rehabilitation product portfolio anchored by the original CPM heritage.

Name

Kinetec

Legal name

Kinetec USA, Inc.

Website

https://kinetecusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinetec is a privately held medical device company (MedFac Group subsidiary) that designs, distributes, and rents rehabilitation and orthopedic products — including CPM machines, cold compression systems, hand therapy materials, and the Kinevia exercise platform — serving hospitals, clinics, physical therapy centers, home-care patients, and athletes across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Therapeutics (HLACANAJ), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Compression Therapy (Normatec/Pressotherapy) (HSADAKAH), Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)

Keywords

• CPM rehabilitation devices
• Cold compression therapy
• Hand therapy supplies
• Orthopedic rehabilitation products
• Biofeedback sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of CPM machines, cold therapy units, hand therapy products, orthopedic traction equipment, and related accessories. Products sold directly through e-commerce and sales inquiries with pricing ranging from under $10 to over $800 per item.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental program for rehabilitation equipment allowing healthcare facilities to rent devices rather than purchase outright, providing flexible access to CPM and cold therapy equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kinetec designs, manufactures, and sells professional medical rehabilitation devices used in post-operative joint care and physical therapy. Its portfolio includes Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines, cold compression therapy units, hand therapy materials, and biofeedback sensors, distributed to healthcare providers through direct sales and an international dealer network.

Product overview

Kinetec is a medical device company specializing in rehabilitation and orthopedic products, organized under the MedFac Group with country offices in France, USA, and UK. The product portfolio centers on four main categories: (1) CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) devices including knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist CPMs plus the Kinevia Duo for full-body rehabilitation; (2) Cold therapy solutions including the Dr. Aktive Cryo Pro system and Dr. Aktive CCT wraps for multiple body parts; (3) Hand therapy supplies including Manosplint thermoplastics, X-Lite splinting materials, heating equipment, cutting tools, padding, and strapping; (4) Biofeedback rehabilitation through the KINVENT system with 8 sensors (K-Grip, K-Bubble, K-Move, K-Push, K-Pull, K-Plates, K-Deltas, K-Myo) paired with a dedicated app. House brands include Kinetec (CPM/active products), Dr. Aktive (cold therapy/women's health), Manosplint (hand therapy materials), X-Lite (splinting), and Halo Medical. Additional offerings include orthopedic traction equipment, BoBo exercise equipment, surgical supplies from MedEnvision, and orthopedic supports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr. Aktive: Cold compression therapy products and OrthoSole insoles for women's health and general wellness.
• Manosplint
• Halo Medical
• X-Lite

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical study demonstrated increased vigilance, blood supply to trained muscles, stabilization of circulatory behavior, and increase in general well-being for patients using Kinevia exercise system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KINVENT (Kinvent Physio)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinetec distributes KINVENT biofeedback sensors including K-Grip, K-Bubble, K-Move, K-Pull, K-Push, K-Plates, K-Deltas, and K-Myo. These connected sensors work with the KINVENT Physio app for real-time biofeedback in rehabilitation. Kinetec offers product demos for clinics.
• Suz Hext (British Paralympic Athlete)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional athlete testimonial user of Cryo Pro cold compression therapy, providing social proof and athlete endorsements for the product line.
• VGM and Essential Women's NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated vendor networks for women's health products, expanding market reach through established healthcare purchasing networks.
• OrthoSoleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinetec distributes OrthoSole customizable insoles for plantar fasciitis and foot support, available through their product catalog.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ossur: Established orthopedic player in bracing, supports, and prosthetic components with comparable product categories (splints, orthoses, soft goods) and a similar global distribution model through clinical channels.
• Performance Health (Patterson Medical / Rolyan): Distributor of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation supplies including Rolyan splinting materials and thermoplastics, directly competing with Kinetec's Manosplint and X-Lite hand therapy lines.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device incumbent and former Kinetec owner (1980s acquisition) that sells CPM and rehabilitation products alongside a much broader orthopedics, sports medicine, and wound care portfolio, competing head-on in clinical CPM channels.

Emerging players

• GripAble: Hand therapy biofeedback device company offering a connected grip-strength and hand-function rehabilitation platform that Kinetec distributes; comparable technology and clinical use case in hand and upper-limb rehabilitation.
• KINVENT: Manufacturer of the connected biofeedback sensors (K-Grip, K-Move, K-Plates, K-Myo, etc.) that Kinetec distributes in the US; also a partial competitor as KINVENT sells its own app ecosystem and may pursue direct channels in adjacent markets.

Regional players

• Compass Health Brands: Durable medical equipment distributor with strength in rehabilitation and orthopedic products in the US home-health and DME channel, comparable to Kinetec's growing home-care and patient-direct product positioning.

Direct peers

• Breg: Specialty orthopedic device company offering cold therapy (Polar Care), bracing, and pain management products that directly overlap with Kinetec's Cryo Pro and Dr. Aktive CCT cold compression lines in clinical and DME channels.
• Mettler Electronics: Specialty manufacturer of electrotherapy, ultrasound, and CPM devices for physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics; comparable product mix in electrotherapeutic and joint rehabilitation equipment.
• DJO / Enovis (Chattanooga): Enovis (formerly DJO including the Chattanooga brand) is a leading manufacturer of CPM machines, cold therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation equipment directly competing with Kinetec's core CPM and Cryo Pro product lines in hospitals and clinics globally.
• Hyperice (Normatec): Recovery and compression therapy brand (Normatec) targeting athletes, physical therapy clinics, and consumer recovery use cases — directly comparable to Kinetec's Cryo Pro and Dr. Aktive cold compression product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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