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Movimento (legal name: Orthopädie & Rehatechnik GmbH Movimento) is a German orthopedic and rehabilitation technology company specializing in individualized assistive devices for pediatric patients. Founded in 2004 by Olaf Mielke (Rehatechniker) and Stephan Morth (Orthopädiemechaniker- und Bandagistenmeister), the company designs, manufactures, and fits custom (E-)wheelchairs, standing orthoses and devices, seat shells, trunk orthoses, rehab buggies, corsets, pain-free positioning systems, custom insoles, and walking orthoses. Production combines traditional handcraft (thermoplastic forming, plaster casting) with digital methods — 3D scanning, CAD design, and high-tech 3D printing — to deliver precisely fitted solutions for children with mobility limitations, scoliosis, and complex rehabilitation needs.

The company operates through two owned physical clinics in Kassel (Leipziger Str. 359, headquarters with capacity for further growth near BAB A7) and Göttingen (Reinhard-Rube-Straße 10, since 2016), plus a Homecare division run with external cooperation partners to reach patients outside clinic catchment. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: Movimento works closely with specialized clinics (Fachkliniken), University Hospital Göttingen, physiotherapists, school centers, kindergartens, and early-intervention (Frühfördergespräch) processes; it also runs patient engagement events such as 'Movimento im Dialog'. The team spans Orthopädietechnik, Rehatechnik, Konstruktion & Entwicklung, Produktion, and Forschung & Entwicklung, with active hiring signaled by multiple open roles.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is largely set by the German statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement framework for medical aids, with Movimento holding an IK-Nummer as a registered provider. The business model is best characterized as customized hardware sales to end-user families via insurance reimbursement, with channel partners (clinics, schools) serving as the primary demand-generation mechanism. Leadership is held by Managing Directors Stephan Morth and Sebastian Dunkel, with Prokura held by Julia Hufenbach; the company is privately held and founder-owned with no parent company or institutional investors disclosed. Operations are limited to two German states (Hesse and Lower Saxony).

Name

Movement

Legal name

Orthopädie & Rehatechnik GmbH Movimento

Website

https://ot-movimento.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Movimento (Orthopädie & Rehatechnik GmbH Movimento) is a German orthopedic and rehabilitation technology company that designs and manufactures individualized pediatric assistive devices — including wheelchairs, orthoses, standing devices, and seating systems — combining traditional handcraft with 3D scanning and 3D printing. It operates two clinics in Kassel and Göttingen serving children with complex mobility and rehabilitation needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Pediatric Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAMAC

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids (DME)

SECONDARYHLAHAEAI

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Implants & Prosthetics (Orthopedic/Neuro/Spine/Dental)

SECONDARYHLAHAMAG

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids (DME)

SECONDARYHLAKALAJ

Pediatric Orthopedics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Keywords

• Pediatric rehabilitation devices
• Custom orthopedic equipment
• Wheelchair manufacturing
• Orthotic device fabrication
• Rehabilitation technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Devices: Movimento designs, manufactures, and supplies individualized rehabilitation and orthopedic devices (wheelchairs, orthoses, standing devices, seating systems, etc.) for children. Revenue is generated through the provision of customized medical aids, likely billed through Germany's health insurance (GKV/gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) system, given the medical device context and registration numbers (IK-Nummer) mentioned.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Movement (Orthopädie & Rehatechnik GmbH Movimento) designs, manufactures, and supplies individualized orthopedic and rehabilitation medical devices for children, including custom (e-)wheelchairs, standing orthoses and standing devices, seat shells, trunk orthoses, rehab buggies, corsets, pain-free positioning systems, custom insoles, walking orthoses, and walking aids. Each device is tailored to the specific child using a blend of traditional orthopedic handcraft (thermoplastic forming, plaster casting) and digital production methods, including 3D body scanning, CAD-based design, and high-tech 3D printing, delivered through in-person clinical consultation at the company's own locations.

Product overview

Movimento is an orthopedic and rehabilitation technology company specializing in individualized assistive devices for children. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom mobility and positioning solutions including (E-) wheelchairs, standing orthoses and standing devices, seat shells, trunk orthoses, rehab buggies, corsets, positioning systems, custom insoles, and walking aids. They combine traditional craftsmanship (thermoplastics, plaster casting) with modern digital technologies including 3D scanning and 3D printing to create precisely fitted devices. The company operates from two locations in Kassel and Göttingen, Germany, serving children with complex orthopedic and rehabilitation needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• (E-)Rollstühle / (E-)Wheelchairs Individually customized manual and electric wheelchairs engineered for each child's body, mobility needs, and lifestyle, combining proven technology with creativity and Movement's own design ideas to maximize self-determined mobility and freedom.
• Stehorthesen und Stehgeräte (Standing Orthoses and Standing Devices) Custom-made standing orthoses and mobile standing frames that allow children with mobility impairments to stand upright safely, building confidence and supporting physiological benefits of upright posture.
• Sitzschalen, Rumpforthesen, Rehabuggys und Korsetts (Seat Shells, Trunk Orthoses, Rehab Buggies and Corsets) Custom-built seat shells, trunk orthoses, rehabilitation buggies, and corsets that provide optimal postural support for children, combining multiple aids into a coherent seating and positioning solution.
• Schmerzfreie Lagerungssysteme (Pain-Free Positioning Systems) Specially adapted positioning orthoses that support all extremities in an optimal way to create a relaxed, pain-free posture for the child.
• Individuelle Einlagen, Gehorthesen und Gehwagen (Custom Insoles, Walking Orthoses, Walking Aids) Custom-made insoles, walking orthoses, and walking frames combined into integrated solutions that help children regain mobility step by step.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founded 2004 — nearly two decades of pediatric rehabilitation expertise.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Specialized Clinics (Fachkliniken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovimento maintains ongoing, close collaboration with highly qualified specialists and specialized clinics (Fachkliniken) for complex pediatric rehabilitation cases. This partnership is central to the company's interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• School Centers and KindergartenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovimento actively collaborates with physiotherapists, educators, and caregivers at school centers (Schulzentren) and kindergartens. For particularly complex cases, the company participates in early intervention discussions (Frühfördergespräch).
• Homecare Cooperation Partners (Kooperationspartner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn the homecare (Homecare) segment, Movimento works with dedicated cooperation partners to extend care to patients unable to visit the clinic in person.
• Scientific InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMovimento engages in exchange with scientific institutions (wissenschaftliche Einrichtungen) as part of its commitment to modern and future-oriented work, contributing to ongoing professional development and innovation.
• European Regional Development Fund (EFRE)minorOthersThe company acknowledges funding from the European Fund for Regional Development (Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung, EFRE/ERDF), which supports regional economic development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions including wheelchairs. Comparable as the dominant DME/orthotics player in Germany; Movimento operates in overlapping product categories (wheelchairs, orthoses) but as a specialized pediatric workshop rather than a global incumbent.
• Invacare Corporation (European operations): Global manufacturer of wheelchairs and mobility/rehab devices with European (including German) operations. Comparable in pediatric and adult custom wheelchair provision under GKV reimbursement.
• Meyra (MTM Medizintechnik Mauk GmbH / Ottobock brand): Established German wheelchair and mobility device manufacturer, now part of Ottobock. Comparable in custom wheelchair provision, including pediatric configurations, though at significantly greater scale and broader product breadth.

Direct peers

• Basko Healthcare: European manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic braces, pediatric orthotics and compression therapy products. Comparable as a pediatric-focused orthotic device provider in the D2C / clinic-prescribed model.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German manufacturer and supplier of orthopedic technology products, orthoses, prosthetics components and rehabilitation equipment. Comparable as a domestic orthotic device maker operating in the same GKV reimbursement framework.
• Pohlig GmbH: German orthopedic technology company specializing in custom orthotics, prosthetics and rehabilitation devices, with strong pediatric and scoliosis focus. Closely comparable in custom pediatric orthoses, scoliosis bracing and clinical-referral-driven GTM.
• Fior & Gentz: German specialist in orthotic components and joint systems for custom lower-limb orthoses. Comparable as a German orthotics specialist operating under GKV reimbursement with deep custom-orthoses focus.
• SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH: German specialist in individually customized manual and powered wheelchairs, including pediatric models, with strong rehabilitation and seating focus. Closely comparable in individualized wheelchair engineering for complex pediatric cases.
• Schuchmann GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of pediatric rehabilitation and therapy equipment (standing frames, walking aids, seating systems, therapy chairs). Comparable target customer (children with mobility limitations) and overlapping product categories such as standing devices and rehab buggies.
• RCT RehaCare / Rehatec (RCT Group): German specialist in custom pediatric and adult rehabilitation equipment including standing devices, seat shells, therapy chairs and buggies. Highly comparable product portfolio and pediatric patient focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MovimentoOrthopaedieRehatechnik

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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