ORTEMA

Name

ORTEMA

Legal name

ORTEMA GmbH

Website

https://ortema.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical devices
• Outpatient rehabilitation services
• Medical fitness facilities
• Physiotherapy occupational therapy
• Sports protection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Markgröningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physiotherapy and Ergotherapy Services: Ambulatory physiotherapy, ergotherapy, and physical therapy services provided under statutory health insurance (GKV) and private insurance (PKV) prescriptions. Revenue is generated per treatment session authorized by a physician's prescription.
2. Ambulatory Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Comprehensive rehabilitation programs (Heilverfahren, AHB, EAP) billed to public health insurers (AOK, TK, DAK, Barmer, etc.), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV), Berufsgenossenschaften (DGUV), and private insurance companies. Includes multimodal therapy, medical training therapy, and psychological services.
3. Medical Fitness Memberships: Monthly or annual membership fees for access to the 1,000+ m² medical fitness facility including equipment, group courses, and coaching. Membership is direct-to-consumer (B2C). Special promotions such as free trial months and multi-month contracts drive acquisition.
4. Sport Protection Products (ortema-shop.com): Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of protective sports equipment including helmets, body armor, and custom-fitted protectors. Sold through the company's own online store.
5. ORTEMA Analytics – Return 2 Sports Testing: Fee-for-service sports performance testing and analysis packages, including movement analysis, training plans, and personal training sessions. Paid out-of-pocket by patients and athletes.
6. Corporate Health Management (BGF) Programs: RV Fit and Prevention First workplace health programs for employers. RV Fit costs are fully covered by Deutsche Rentenversicherung; Prevention First costs are shared between employer, employee, and health insurer. ORTEMA acts as the service provider.
7. Nutrition Counseling: Individual and group nutrition counseling sessions offered as separate fee-for-service or as part of rehabilitation programs. Group weight-reduction program priced at €199 for 6 weeks.
8. Rehabilitation Aftercare (IRENA): Post-rehabilitation aftercare program (IRENA) of up to 24 sessions, fully funded by Deutsche Rentenversicherung for its insured members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ORTEMA GmbH is a healthcare services provider delivering integrated orthopedic technology, ambulatory rehabilitation, physiotherapy/occupational therapy, medical fitness, and sports protection products. Operating from Markgröningen with branches in Ludwigsburg and Pforzheim and closely affiliated with the Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen, the company coordinates patient care across clinical, rehabilitative, preventive, and fitness stages. Offerings include custom orthotics/prostheses (including the proprietary ORTEMA K-COM intelligent knee orthosis), insurance-billed outpatient rehabilitation programs (DRV, GKV, DGUV), a 1,000+ m² medical fitness facility, and a separate e-commerce storefront (ortema-shop.com) for sport protective equipment sold direct-to-consumer.

Product overview

ORTEMA GmbH is a healthcare services provider offering four interconnected service pillars: (1) Orthopädie-Technik & Sanitätshaus (orthopedic technology and medical supplies store) featuring the intelligent knee orthoses concept ORTEMA K-COM, plus orthoses, prostheses, bandages, compression therapy, and custom foot orthotics; (2) Ambulante Rehabilitation (outpatient rehabilitation) with the IRENA Nachsorgeprogramm for extended aftercare and Rehasport for rehabilitation sports; (3) Physio- und Ergotherapie (physical and occupational therapy) including Dartfish digital motion analysis, shoulder pacemaker technology, Return 2 Sports testing services, and Leistungsdiagnostik for performance diagnostics; and (4) Medical Fitness spanning 1,000+ m² with equipment brands (Matrix, milon, Concept2), specialized systems like Skillcourt and five fascia training, plus corporate wellness programs (RV Fit, Prevention First, Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung). The ORTEMA Arthrose-Konzept integrates expertise across all four pillars for holistic osteoarthritis treatment. Sport Protection products are sold through the separate ortema-shop.com e-commerce platform. The company operates from its headquarters in Markgröningen with branches in Ludwigsburg and Pforzheim, closely affiliated with the Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ORTEMA K-COM (Intelligent Knee Orthosis Concept) ORTEMA's proprietary intelligent knee orthosis concept that delivers smart, individualized support and stabilization for the knee joint. Developed in-house as a configurable orthosis framework distinct from standard knee orthoses in the catalog.
• Orthopädie-Technik & Sanitätshaus Custom orthopedic technology and medical supply services including bandages and compression therapy, custom shoe inserts and foot orthotics, knee orthoses, neuro-orthoses, arm and shoulder orthoses, torso orthoses, prostheses, and a Sanitätshaus assortment. Available at the Markgröningen headquarters and at branch locations in Ludwigsburg and Pforzheim. Delivered to orthopedic patients and sports-orthopedic clients on prescription and direct order.
• Ambulante Rehabilitation (Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation) Comprehensive outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation program (Heilverfahren, AHB Anschlussheilbehandlung, EAP Erweiterte Ambulante Physiotherapie) for complex musculoskeletal conditions including chronic pain, joint degeneration, instabilities, and post-operative recovery. Authorized under § 111c SGB V for ambulatory musculoskeletal rehabilitation with multiple statutory health insurers and under § 38 SGB IX with Deutsche Rentenversicherung. Includes multimodal therapy, medical training therapy, and psychological services.
• IRENA Nachsorgeprogramm (Intensified Rehabilitation Aftercare) Aftercare program by Deutsche Rentenversicherung offering up to 24 sessions of multimodal follow-up care, including medical training therapy and exercise sessions, for patients completing primary rehabilitation. Fully funded by DRV for insured members.
• Rehasport (Rehabilitation Sports) Group-based rehabilitation sports programs including general rehabilitation courses, back courses, and knee/hip courses designed to improve coordination, strength, and mobility. Available to patients with physician prescriptions for rehabilitation sports.
• Physiotherapie Physical therapy services including manual therapy, lymphatic drainage, exercise therapy, Schroth therapy for scoliosis, therapeutic climbing, gait training with prosthetics, Kinesio taping, hydrotherapy pool (Bewegungsbad) sessions, physical modalities (massage, fango, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy), and medical training therapy under physiotherapist supervision. Prescribed by physicians and delivered in Markgröningen.
• Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy) Occupational therapy with individualized splint and orthosis fabrication, hand therapy, and care coordination with the hand surgery department. Targets patients recovering from hand, wrist, and upper-limb conditions.
• Schulter-Schrittmacher (Shoulder Pacemaker) Motion-activated neuromuscular stimulation system for functional shoulder instability and rotator cuff injuries. Uses kinematic sensors to automatically activate electrodes based on detected movement patterns, supporting rehabilitation of shoulder function.
• Return 2 Sports (ORTEMA Analytics R2S) Sports return-to-play testing program using computer-based functional tests and Dartfish video analyses for shoulder, knee, and ankle assessments at 3, 6, or 9 month intervals. Includes psychological accompaniment testing and is certified by VBG for professional sports. Offered as self-pay tiered packages (Single Movement Analysis €169; 2 Testings €299; 3 Testings €455; Training Plan €99; Combined 2 Testings + Training Plan €359).
• Leistungsdiagnostik (Performance Diagnostics) Performance diagnostics services including lactate threshold testing, Functional Movement Screen, coordination tests, flexibility assessments, and body composition analysis for fitness and health sport participants. Self-pay Physio-Check available at €54.99 for patients without a prescription.
• Medical Fitness Membership Medical fitness membership providing access to a 1,000+ m² single-floor training facility featuring Matrix strength and cardio equipment, milon chip-card-controlled resistance circuits, Concept2 rowing ergometers, Functional Training platforms, group courses (Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Aqua Fitness), and coaching. Memberships sold on annual and multi-year subscriptions with active promotional offers such as the 2026 Summer Special (up to 2 months free).
• Skillcourt Training System Interactive digital training system within Medical Fitness that combines cardiovascular, muscle, and brain training through gamified cognitive and motor skill exercises with progressive difficulty levels, used for rehabilitation and athletic performance development.
• RV Fit Präventionsprogramm (Deutsche Rentenversicherung prevention program) Ambulatory prevention program operated by Deutsche Rentenversicherung spanning 6 months across 4 phases: a 3-day introductory phase, 3-month training phase with milon circuit and group courses, and a follow-up session. Conducted in cohorts of up to 18 participants. Program costs are fully covered by Deutsche Rentenversicherung for insured members.
• Prevention First Prevention program combining strength-endurance training with certified group courses for back health and cardiovascular health within occupational health management. Costs are shared between employer, employee, and health insurer. Delivered as part of the Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung offering.
• Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung (Corporate Health Management / BGM) Corporate wellness services including workplace ergonomics analysis, workplace exercise programs, and prevention at work tailored to production environments. Sold B2B to employers leveraging tax-advantaged benefits under § 3 Nr. 34 EStG (up to €600/year per employee). Delivered via dedicated contacts at [email protected].
• Ernährungsberatung (Nutrition Counseling) Nutritional counseling offered as individual consultations (€79 initial hour, €59 follow-up 45 minutes), therapy consultations for medically prescribed nutrition, and a 6-week group weight reduction program priced at €199 including weekly nutrition training, body composition measurement, motivation, and group exchange.
• ORTEMA Arthrose-Konzept (Osteoarthritis Care Concept) Holistic interdisciplinary care concept for osteoarthritis patients that coordinates orthopedic technology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sports therapy, and rehabilitation medicine under one pathway. Coordinated through a dedicated case manager at the ORTEMA Arthrose-Kompetenzzentrum.
• Sport Protection (ORTEMA Sport Protection Shop) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of sport protective equipment including helmets, body armor, and custom-fitted protectors via the dedicated ortema-shop.com storefront. Also distributed at sports events, trade fairs, and world championships. Pickup available at the Markgröningen headquarters. Targets athletes and sports organizations requiring sport-specific protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% of ACL injuries occur without direct contact with an opponent, typically from single-leg landing after a jump or sudden deceleration with directional change — highlighting the need for systematic return-to-sport testing.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RKH Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994ORTEMA is co-located with the Orthopädische Klinik Markgröningen and provides therapy services for its inpatients. The two organizations share medical staff (Dr. Bernd Hofbauer serves as Chefarzt for both ORTEMA Rehabilitation and the hospital), and the RKH logo is featured prominently on ORTEMA's website as part of joint events. Patients receive direct internal referrals for post-surgical rehabilitation and aftercare. This is a foundational strategic partnership that underpins ORTEMA's entire healthcare model.
• Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) Baden-Württemberg & DRV-BundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORTEMA is authorized under § 38 SGB IX by both DRV Baden-Württemberg and DRV-Bund to provide ambulatory musculoskeletal rehabilitation and aftercare programs (IRENA). ORTEMA also operates the RV Fit prevention program — an official DRV program for maintaining work capacity. This partnership is central to ORTEMA's rehabilitation revenue model and provides guaranteed patient volume through the German pension system.
• Berufsgenossenschaften / DGUV (Statutory Accident Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORTEMA is authorized under § 34 Abs. 8 SGB VII i.V.m. § 21 SGB IX to provide EAP (Erweiterte Ambulante Physiotherapie) for patients covered by the Statutory Accident Insurance (Berufsgenossenschaften/DGUV). This covers workers injured in workplace or commuting accidents. ORTEMA is also certified by VBG (Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft) for Return 2 Sports testing for professional athletes.
• AOK Baden-Württemberg, Verband der Ersatzkassen (TK, DAK, Barmer, KKH, HEK, hkk), BKK Baden-Württemberg, IKK Classic, KnappschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORTEMA holds § 111c SGB V authorizations from the major statutory health insurers in Baden-Württemberg, enabling it to provide ambulatory rehabilitation services billed to these insurers. This panel of health insurers constitutes a core distribution and revenue partnership.
• Landeszentrum Barrierefreiheit (LZ-BARR), Baden-WürttembergminorOthersAs part of its accessibility compliance (BITV 2.0, European Accessibility Act), ORTEMA has designated the Landeszentrum Barrierefreiheit Baden-Württemberg as the official escalation body for accessibility complaints, with the Schlichtungsstelle located at Else-Josenhans-Straße 6, 70173 Stuttgart.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups, operating numerous orthopedic and rehabilitation departments. Comparable to ORTEMA's hospital-co-located care model, but Asklepios operates at national scale with broader service portfolios than ORTEMA's integrated specialty focus.
• BG Kliniken (BG Unfallkliniken): German statutory accident insurance (DGUV) hospital group operating trauma and orthopedic specialty hospitals. Comparable to ORTEMA's relationship with the RKH Orthopädische Klinik and its DGUV/EAP authorizations for work-accident rehabilitation.
• m&i-Klinikgruppe: Private German rehabilitation clinic group operating multiple specialty centers, including orthopedic/orthopedic-rehab facilities. Comparable to ORTEMA's ambulatory orthopedic rehab and therapy offering but at broader geographic scale and predominantly inpatient focus.
• MEDIAN Kliniken: Germany's largest private rehabilitation clinic operator with ~120 facilities. Comparable to ORTEMA's Ambulante Rehabilitation pillar at greater scale, though MEDIAN focuses primarily on inpatient rehabilitation rather than ORTEMA's integrated outpatient model with co-located orthopedic hospital.

Direct peers

• Dainese: Italian global leader in sport protection equipment (motorcycle, skiing, mountain biking). Comparable to ORTEMA's Sport Protection product line (ortema-shop.com) in product category, though Dainese operates at a global consumer brand scale versus ORTEMA's regional/niche positioning.
• Ottobock: Global leader in orthotics, prosthetics, and orthopedic technology. Highly comparable to ORTEMA's Orthopädie-Technik pillar (Knieorthesen, Neuroorthesen, Prothesen) but at vastly greater scale and with a focus on standard industrial product lines versus ORTEMA's integrated service model.
• Pohlig GmbH: Specialized German orthotics and prosthetics provider, particularly strong in pediatric orthotics and complex custom devices. Directly comparable to ORTEMA's Orthopädie-Technik business for custom-fitted devices and rehabilitation orthoses.
• Wilhelm Julius Teufel: German orthopedic technology company manufacturing orthoses, prostheses, and orthopedic aids with a service and distribution network comparable to ORTEMA's Orthopädie-Technik and Sanitätshaus business, focused on the German-speaking market.
• Streifeneder ortho.production: German manufacturer and supplier of orthopedic technology products (orthoses, prostheses, orthopedic footwear, compression therapy). Directly comparable to ORTEMA's medical supply store and orthotics offerings, and also based in southern Germany with similar product breadth.

Regional players

• RehaTeam Bayern / Sanitätshaus regional chains: Regional German medical supply / Sanitätshaus chains offering orthopedic technology, orthotics, and rehabilitation products. Closely comparable to ORTEMA's Sanitätshaus and Orthopädie-Technik retail/service model in a different German region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ORTEMAde
• Facebookfacebook.com/ORTEMA.wirlebenGesundheit
• Instagraminstagram.com/ortema_wirbewegen

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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