Frei Medical

What Frei Medical does

Frei Medical, operating as FREI medical GmbH, is a German designer and manufacturer of certified medical training equipment for the physiotherapy and rehabilitation market. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Kirchzarten near Freiburg, the company offers two core device lines — the hydraulic FACTUM® range aimed at gentle, weightless training suitable for orthopedic rehabilitation, and the GENIUS ECO® line designed for easy adjustability and aesthetic integration in physiotherapy practices serving older or less mobile patients. Supporting products include the ARCUS® premium therapy table, the FREI CARDIO series of medical ergometers and cardio equipment, the EN-Dynamic training line, and the FREI GUIDE training software for isokinetic and isometric test, training, and evaluation across the device fleet. All training equipment and treatment tables are certified as Class I or Class Im medical devices under the EU Medical Device Regulation, and the company holds ISO 13485:2016 certification — a regulatory perimeter that underpins its positioning with clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers in the DACH region.

FREI medical packages its hardware into solution bundles addressing specific clinical use cases: Fall Prevention, Neuro Rehab, Sports Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, and (as of mid-2023) Back & Spine Rehab, complemented by a Functional Training Center concept launched in August 2023. The company operates a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market: direct field sales with territorial coverage in Germany for large equipment projects (including 3D room planning, individual quotation, delivery, and installation), participation in trade shows such as THERAPRO Stuttgart and ARAB HEALTH, an AkademiE training program, and a dedicated e-commerce shop (shop.frei-ag.de) for smaller products, treatment tables, accessories, and practice consumables shipped primarily to Germany and Austria. Since July 2019 FREI medical has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zimmer MedizinSysteme, a diversified European physiotherapy systems group that also includes Medset (Hamburg, 2017) and Enraf-Nonius (Netherlands, 2021), giving the company access to the group's combined distribution, sales administration, and customer relationships while operating under the FREI medical brand.

Name

Frei Medical

Legal name

FREI medical GmbH

Website

https://frei-ag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frei Medical is a German designer and manufacturer of Class I/Class Im-certified medical training equipment, including the FACTUM and GENIUS ECO device lines, the ARCUS therapy table, and FREI GUIDE training software, sold primarily to physiotherapy practices, clinics, and rehabilitation centers across the DACH region, and wholly owned by Zimmer MedizinSysteme since July 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardio Equipment Retail (Treadmills, Bikes, Rowers, Ellipticals) (CRAMADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recovery, Mobility & Therapy Accessories Retail (Foam Rollers, Massage Guns, Braces, Taping) (CRAMADAF)

Keywords

• Medical training equipment
• Physiotherapy rehabilitation devices
• Treatment tables
• Isokinetic testing software
• Medical device manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchzarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Training Equipment Sales: Sale of medical training devices (FACTUM, GENIUS ECO lines) as certified medical devices to physiotherapy practices, clinics, and rehabilitation centers. Products include weight machines, cable exercises, and cardio equipment.
2. Treatment Tables/Therapieliegen: Sale of premium therapy tables including ARCUS and configurable treatment tables through online shop and direct sales.
3. FREI GUIDE Training Software: Training control software for evaluation, planning, and execution of medical training therapy. May be sold as standalone or bundled with equipment.
4. Professional Services: Consulting services including concept development, 3D room planning, individual quotations, and technical services including installation and after-sales support.
5. Consumables and Accessories: Online shop sales of massage preparations, tapes, hygiene products, exercise equipment, and practice furnishings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frei Medical designs and manufactures certified medical training equipment and therapy tables for physiotherapy and rehabilitation, including the FACTUM® and GENIUS ECO® device lines, ARCUS® premium treatment tables, FREI CARDIO cardio equipment, and the FREI GUIDE isokinetic/isometric training software. The company sells directly to physiotherapy practices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and sports centers in the DACH region and selected international markets, offering consulting, 3D room planning, installation, and after-sales support as part of its solution portfolio.

Product overview

Frei Medical offers a portfolio of medical training equipment and physiotherapy solutions consisting of two core device lines (GENIUS ECO® and FACTUM®), supported by FREI GUIDE training software for isokinetic/isometric testing and evaluation. The product range includes treatment tables (ARCUS®), cardio devices (FREI CARDIO 900 med), functional training equipment, and practice consumables. Frei Medical organizes its offerings into targeted Rehab Solutions (Fall Prevention, Neuro Rehab, Sports Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Back & Spine) combining appropriate device selections with software capabilities for practices, clinics, and sports centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GENIUS ECO®: Medical training equipment line for physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
• FACTUM®
• FREI GUIDE
• FREI CARDIO
• ARCUS®

Products and services

• GENIUS ECO® GENIUS ECO® is a line of medical training devices certified as Class I/Class Im medical devices, designed for easy adjustment and use, particularly suitable for older patients with simplified controls and aesthetic design.
• FACTUM® FACTUM® is a line of hydraulic-based medical training devices particularly suitable for gentle and weightless training in orthopedic rehabilitation, supporting KGG (equipment-supported training therapy) and MTT (medical training therapy) applications in clinics and practices.
• FREI GUIDE Training Software FREI GUIDE is a trademarked training control software providing isokinetic and isometric test, training, and evaluation capabilities for rehabilitation facilities, enabling integrated training control and documentation across FREI medical devices.
• ARCUS® Treatment Table ARCUS® is a premium treatment table combining function and styling for everyday use in physiotherapy practices, certified as a Class I/Class Im medical device and sold direct or via the Frei online shop.
• FREI CARDIO 900 med FREI CARDIO 900 med is a medical ergometer from the FREI CARDIO series of cardio exercise equipment (ergometers, crosstrainers, treadmills, water rowers) sold for medical training therapy applications.
• EN-Dynamic Training Equipment EN-Dynamic is a line of medical training therapy equipment for medical training therapy applications, sold as part of Frei Medical's physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment range.
• Frei Medical Therapy Tables (Shop Range) Configurable Therapieliegen (treatment tables) sold through shop.frei-ag.de for physiotherapy practices, including models beyond ARCUS®, distributed within Germany and Austria with listed prices and shipping rates.
• Frei Medical Consumables and Accessories Online shop range of massage preparations, tapes, hygiene products, exercise equipment, and practice furnishings sold alongside medical devices for physiotherapists and practices in Germany and Austria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products certified as Class I or Class Im medical devices meeting latest technical standards

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zimmer MedizinSystemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince July 2019, FREI medical GmbH is part of the Zimmer MedizinSysteme family. With 50 years of experience, Zimmer MedizinSysteme is one of the leading European manufacturers for physiotherapy systems. The group includes Medset (joined 2017), FREI medical (2019), and Enraf-Nonius (joined 2021). All companies share high quality standards and customer proximity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Technogym: Global premium fitness and medical-grade equipment manufacturer with a rehabilitation/wellness product line; broader B2B/B2C scope than FREI but overlapping in medical-certified cardio and strength training equipment for clinical settings.
• Zimmer MedizinSysteme: Parent group and leading European manufacturer of physiotherapy systems with over 50 years of history; broader portfolio of electrotherapy, ultrasound, and rehab technology overlapping with FREI's rehab equipment and software offerings.
• Cybex International: Established manufacturer of commercial and medical-grade strength and cardio training equipment used in physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities; comparable product categories with broader geographic presence and larger scale.
• DJO Global (Chattanooga): Large global medical device company with a strong rehabilitation and physical therapy equipment portfolio (including Chattanooga and Compex brands); broader scale than FREI but overlapping in clinical rehab and physiotherapy device categories.

Direct peers

• Dr. Wolff Group: German manufacturer of medical training and therapy equipment including strength machines and treatment tables for physiotherapy practices; directly comparable product categories and DACH market focus.
• Enraf-Nonius: Dutch manufacturer of physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment and treatment tables; sister company under Zimmer MedizinSysteme since 2021, directly comparable product categories (medical training equipment, therapy tables) and shared distribution through the same parent group.
• Proxomed: German manufacturer of medical training therapy (MTT) equipment and rehab solutions for clinics and physiotherapy centers; directly comparable offering in certified rehab equipment circuits and rehab room planning.
• MTR+: German-based supplier of medical training equipment, therapy devices, and consumables for physiotherapy practices; comparable customer base (independent practices, clinics) and overlapping product portfolio in resistance and rehab devices.
• Medset: Hamburg-based manufacturer of medical training and rehabilitation equipment and part of the Zimmer MedizinSysteme family (since 2017); closely overlaps with FREI in product offering (strength and rehab equipment for physiotherapy practices).

Emerging players

• HUR: Finnish manufacturer of air-resistance strength training equipment specifically designed for older adults and rehabilitation; comparable niche focus on safe, easy-to-use rehab equipment for senior and clinical populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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