What Kinetec UK does

Kinetec UK (legal entity Kinetec Medical Products UK Ltd) is a UK-based medical device supplier and rental operator headquartered in Aldershot, established in January 2016 as the British arm of the France-headquartered MedFac Group, which acquired the Kinetec brand in 2013. The company supplies and rents rehabilitation equipment built primarily around Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) technology for post-operative and post-trauma joint therapy, with product lines covering the knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, and ankle, plus active motion therapy (Kinevia), neuromuscular stimulation (Vibramoov), cold compression therapy (Cryo Pro, Dr.Aktive CCT), hand therapy materials (Manosplint, X-Lite), orthopaedic traction frames compatible with all major hospital bed brands, medical footwear and therapeutic insoles (Extrostyle, Dr.Aktive), supports and braces, and digital rehabilitation tools (GripAble, Kinvent, BoBo).

Its core technology base is electromechanical CPM devices manufactured in France, with newer product tiers adding Bluetooth-connected tablet/mobile apps for patient monitoring, ROM tracking, therapy modes, and report generation. The business model combines one-time hardware sales, recurring CPM rentals (monthly subscription extensions), and consumables/accessories; revenue is generated through a hybrid go-to-market of direct B2B sales into NHS and private hospitals and clinics, e-commerce for both professionals and private consumers, and international distribution through the MedFac group to 60+ countries. Customer segments include orthopaedic and physiotherapy departments in hospitals, individual healthcare professionals (orthotists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational and hand therapists), and private patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions, served by a 11-50 person UK team under CEO Bob Donaldson.

Name

Kinetec UK

Legal name

Kinetec Medical Products UK Ltd

Website

https://kinetecuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinetec UK is a UK-based medical device supplier and rental operator (Aldershot, part of the MedFac Group) that distributes rehabilitation equipment, primarily Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines, to NHS and private hospitals, physiotherapy and orthotic professionals, and private patients across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Medical Equipment

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC), Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer) (FSAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Continuous passive motion devices
• Rehabilitation medical equipment
• Orthopaedic traction frames
• Hand therapy splinting
• Cold compression therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldershot

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Direct sales of CPM machines, orthopaedic traction frames, supports, braces, footwear, insoles, hand therapy products, and cold therapy devices to healthcare institutions and professionals. One-time purchase model with various price points from entry to premium products.
2. CPM Rental: Rental solutions for CPM devices offered to institutions and private individuals, providing continuity of device used in hospital as well as product support. Includes rental extensions and various CPM types (knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, hand/wrist).
3. Consumables and Accessories: Ongoing sales of accessories, pads, straps, consumables like cold therapy gel packs, strapping solutions, and replacement parts for CPM devices and other products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kinetec UK supplies and rents medical rehabilitation devices, with its core competency in Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) machines for knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, and ankle joints. The portfolio extends to active motion therapy systems, cold compression therapy units, orthopaedic traction frames compatible with major hospital beds, hand therapy splinting materials, therapeutic footwear, and supports/braces. Revenue is generated through direct sales to hospitals and healthcare professionals, an e-commerce platform for both professionals and private patients, and CPM equipment rental programs.

Product overview

Kinetec UK offers a comprehensive rehabilitation equipment portfolio built around continuous passive motion (CPM) therapy as its core competency. The product range includes knee, shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, and ankle CPM machines (Prima, Spectra, Centura, Maestra, Breva lines), complemented by active motion therapy systems (Kinevia, Kinevia AL/AL+). Supporting products include cold therapy (Cryo Pro, Dr. Aktive CCT), orthopaedic traction frames compatible with major hospital bed brands, hand therapy splinting materials (X-Lite biodegradable and Manosplint thermoplastic lines), and rehabilitation assessment tools (GripAble, Kinvent K-Force ecosystem). The company also distributes Pulman medical footwear, therapeutic insoles, and supports/braces for various joints. Rental programs and training workshops provide additional service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinetec: Market leading brand for CPMs, orthopaedic traction and active motion therapy.
• Manosplint
• Dr.Aktive
• X-Lite
• Halo Medical
• Florence Paediatrics

Products and services

• Kinetec Knee CPM Machines (Prima Advance, Prima XL, Spectra Essential, Spectra Kompanion) Continuous passive motion machines for knee joint rehabilitation, including entry-level models (Spectra Essential) and app-controlled models (Spectra Kompanion with Bluetooth 4.0 and patient monitoring) for post-operative joint recovery in hospitals, clinics, and home settings.
• Kinetec Centura Shoulder CPM Machine Shoulder continuous passive motion machine available in single motor, dual motor, and Lite variants for post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation therapy in clinical and home settings.
• Kinetec Maestra Hand & Wrist CPM Machine Hand and wrist continuous passive motion device for finger and hand joint rehabilitation following surgery or trauma.
• Kinetec Breva Ankle CPM Machine Ankle continuous passive motion device for foot and ankle joint rehabilitation therapy following surgery or injury.
• Kinetec Kinevia Active Motion Therapy System Active-passive exercise therapy system (Class IIA medical device) for lower and upper limb rehabilitation, including Kinevia AL/AL+ variants with configurable arm and leg modules for clinic use with multiple patients.
• Vibramoov Proprioceptive Therapy Device High-frequency stochastic resonance neuromuscular stimulation device for sensory motor and proprioceptive rehabilitation.
• Cryo Pro Cold Compression Therapy System Controlled cold compression therapy unit available in standard and XL variants with portable battery option, supplied with wraps for knee, shoulder, ankle, back, and hip for orthopaedic pain relief and swelling management.
• Dr. Aktive Cold Compression Therapy Devices Cold compression therapy devices for shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, and hip with gel pack options, available for consumer self-selection without therapist input.
• Kinetec Orthopaedic Traction Frames Full and partial orthopaedic traction frames compatible with hospital beds from Linet, Arjo-Huntleigh, Drive Devilbiss, Hill-Rom, Stryker, and MMO brands, supplied to hospitals directly and through bed manufacturer channels.
• Thomas Splint Emergency leg splint with leg supports, thigh hoops, foam covers, slings, and windlass for trauma immobilisation.
• X-Lite Biodegradable Splinting Materials High-quality biodegradable low-temperature thermoplastic splinting materials including X-Lite Classic, Plus, Premium, 3D-Lite, and Classic Natural variants for hand therapy and splinting applications.
• Manosplint Thermoplastic Splinting Materials Low-temperature thermoplastic splinting materials including Carolina, Ohio, Ohio T, Ohio S, Ohio F, Arizona, Montana, Wisconsin, and Neoprene Sheet variants for hand therapists, with customisable printing options for design, pattern, image, or information.
• GripAble Pro Hand Assessment & Rehabilitation Device Digital hand and grip strength measurement and therapy device for clinical assessment and rehabilitation, paired with the GripAble Home variant for ongoing home-based hand therapy.
• Kinvent Rehabilitation Equipment Packs Bundled rehabilitation device packs (Essential, Rehab, Sports) including K-Deltas, K-Grip, and K-Move devices, paired with the K-Force mobile application for clinic-based assessment and training.
• BoBo Smart Balance Boards (Pro 2.0 and Home 2.0) Smart balance boards for balance, coordination, and vestibular training, available in a professional clinic variant (BoBo Pro 2.0) and a home rehabilitation variant (BoBo Home 2.0).
• Extrostyle Medical Footwear Medical footwear range including Active, Energy, and Tecnica lines for men, women, and diabetic patients, with children's shoes, house shoes, sandals, and AFO-compatible shoes available.
• Therapeutic Insoles (Dr. Aktive Comfort, Carbon Fibre, OrthoSole, Heel Lifts) Orthotic insoles including Carbon Fibre, Dr. Aktive Comfort, OrthoSole, and heel lift products available for consumer self-selection without therapist input.
• Kinetec Supports and Braces Orthopaedic supports and braces for back/hip, elbow, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, knee, and shoulder, including hyperextension braces, ROM knee braces, AFOs, F3 Hero Paediatric AFOs, F3 Anterior Carbon Fibre AFOs, and Capovario protective helmets.
• CPM Rental Program Rental service for CPM machines including knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and hand/wrist CPMs as well as Cryo Pro units, available to both institutional customers and private patients with monthly extension pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12+ years average life expectancy of CPM devices
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MedFac GroupcoreOthersKinetec companies belong to MedFac group. Underlying belief is that by manufacturing own products in Europe, they guarantee product quality with outstanding support. MedFac group incorporates factories in UK for footwear, insoles and AFOs, and France for core Kinetec products. Group established Kinetec UK office in January 2016 following 2013 acquisition.
• Bed Manufacturers (Linet, Arjo-Huntleigh, Drive Devilbiss, Hill-Rom, Stryker)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKinetec are primary manufacturers of orthopaedic traction frames in Europe, making full and partial frames compatible with all main hospital bed brands. They distribute traction frames through these bed manufacturers' sales channels and directly to hospitals requiring compatible equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker is a broad orthopaedic medical device incumbent whose hospital beds (and historical traction frame partnerships) and orthopaedic implant business intersect with Kinetec's traction frame and CPM categories.
• Smith & Nephew: Smith & Nephew previously owned Kinetec (1986 onward as Smith & Nephew Kinetec) and continues to operate in orthopaedic reconstruction and sports medicine, overlapping in post-surgical rehab demand and joint replacement supply chains.
• Össur: Össur is a major global orthopaedics company with overlapping product categories including braces, supports, and AFOs (Unloader, Rebound lines), competing with Kinetec's Supports & Braces and Extrostyle footwear ranges.
• Performance Health (Patterson Medical): Performance Health, the successor to Patterson Medical (former Kinetec owner, 2003-2013), distributes a wide range of rehabilitation and physiotherapy products and remains a competitor in hand therapy, CPM, and clinic supply.

Direct peers

• Breg: Breg manufactures orthopaedic bracing, cold therapy (Polar Care line), and rehabilitation products sold to the same hospital and clinician customer base that Kinetec targets with supports, braces, and Cryo Pro cold therapy.
• DJO Global (Chattanooga / Artromot): DJO's Chattanooga and Artromot brands are the most direct global competitors in CPM machines for knee, shoulder, and elbow rehabilitation, serving the same orthopaedic hospital and physiotherapy channels as Kinetec.

Emerging players

• BTL Group: BTL is a leading manufacturer of electrotherapy, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation equipment (including shockwave and high-intensity laser), competing with Kinetec in the PT clinic modality category alongside CPM and active motion therapy.
• Kinvent: Kinvent is a digital rehabilitation assessment company (K-Force, K-Grip, K-Move sensors) whose products Kinetec distributes in the UK but which increasingly competes for connected-rehab wallet share at physiotherapist customers.
• DeRoyal Industries: DeRoyal manufactures orthopaedic braces, traction equipment, and CPM-adjacent rehabilitation products sold to US and international hospitals, providing comparable traction frame and support competition to Kinetec.

Others

• Arjo (Arjo-Huntleigh): Arjo-Huntleigh is both a hospital bed OEM partner for Kinetec's traction frames and an indirect competitor in patient handling, lifting, and rehabilitation equipment for hospitals and elder care settings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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