Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin

What Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin does

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin e.V. is a Hamburg-based, university-affiliated non-profit (eingetragener Verein) sports medicine institute that delivered diagnostic examinations, performance testing, and therapeutic services to recreational and elite athletes, individuals with pre-existing conditions, seniors (50+), people with disabilities, sports clubs, and corporate health clients. The institute was a promotional institution (Fördereinrichtung) of the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Psychology and Movement Science, and was led by senior academic figures including Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Reer (Secretary General of DGSP) and Prof. Dr. Klaus-Michael Braumann (Honorary President of DGSP). Its core services combined clinical sports medicine (health examinations, diving fitness certificates, post-COVID assessments) with performance diagnostics (spiroergometry, lactate threshold testing) and supplementary modalities including 3D spine and posture analysis, electronic foot pressure measurement (pedography), DIERS myoline static strength measurement, Zebris 2D kinematic movement analysis, individualized movement therapy, nutrition counseling, cognitive testing, and mental coaching.

The institute's technology stack centered on validated sports medicine hardware and clinical software: spiroergometry and lactate diagnostics on bicycle/treadmill ergometers, the DIERS myoline system measuring isometric muscle forces in up to 23 directions, radiation-free videorasterstereography for 3D spinal measurement, electronic pressure-plate pedography, and Zebris treadmill-integrated sensors with Contemplas Templo image processing for gait and running analysis. No software platform, API, or digital product was offered — all services were delivered in person at the Hamburg facility.

Revenue was generated exclusively through fee-for-service medical examinations and diagnostic packages billed per unit, with prices ranging from approximately 89 EUR (foot pressure analysis) to 680 EUR (comprehensive triathlete package), priced in accordance with the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ). Statutory health insurance members received subsidized rates; certain Krankenkassen (e.g., Techniker Krankenkasse) provided additional subsidies for sports medicine examinations. The institute ceased operations at its University of Hamburg location on December 31, 2025, with services continuing at the Hochschulambulanz für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin of MSH Medical School Hamburg from March 1, 2026.

Name

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin

Legal name

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin e.V.

Website

https://sportmedizin-hamburg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin e.V. is a Hamburg-based, university-affiliated non-profit sports medicine institute providing diagnostic examinations, performance testing, and therapy for athletes, seniors, people with disabilities, sports clubs, and corporate clients; services ceased at the University of Hamburg location on December 31, 2025 and continue at MSH Medical School Hamburg from March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine and Performance Diagnostics

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

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

SECONDARYMPAKAJAO

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHSADAEAB

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYHSADAIAB

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation & Corrective Exercise

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Performance diagnostics
• Athlete health screening
• Movement analysis
• Medical fitness examination

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Examination Services: The institute generates revenue through providing medical examinations, health assessments, sports fitness checks, and diving fitness examinations. These are billed according to the German medical fee schedule (GOÄ) with applicable factors. Some services are covered by statutory health insurance with additional subsidies from certain Krankenkassen.
2. Performance Diagnostics: Revenue from spiroergometry, lactate testing, and other performance diagnostic services. These are provided to both individual athletes and teams/clubs for training optimization and load management.
3. Individual Movement Therapy: Individualized exercise therapy as a medical service, typically reimbursed by private health insurance when medically indicated. Training is conducted in the institute's own fitness and movement space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin delivers sports medicine examinations, performance diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions for competitive athletes, recreational exercisers, seniors, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and corporate clients. Core services include sports fitness examinations, training recommendations, 3D spine analysis, foot pressure measurement, movement analysis, mental coaching, nutrition consultation, diving fitness examinations, sports rehabilitation, and post-COVID checks, delivered by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, sports scientists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists.

Product overview

Institut für Sport- und Bewegungsmedizin is a university-affiliated sports medicine institute providing a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic examinations, therapeutic services, and performance optimization for athletes and health-conscious individuals. The core offerings center on Gesundheitsuntersuchung (health examinations) and Leistungsdiagnostik (performance diagnostics) using spiroergometry and lactate diagnostics. These are supplemented by specialized services targeting specific populations (Triathletes, Best Ager seniors 50+, Athletes with Disabilities, People with Pre-existing Conditions) and targeted diagnostic modules (3D spine/posture analysis, foot pressure measurement, muscle function diagnostics, static strength measurement, movement analysis). The institute further offers therapeutic services (Individual Movement Therapy, Nutrition Counseling) and mental performance services (Cognitive Testing, Mental Coaching). All services are delivered in-person at the Hamburg facility, with no digital/API product component.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Fitness Examination (Sportärztliche Vorsorgeuntersuchung) Standardized sports medicine examination covering health status, fitness for sport, and individualized training recommendations, available to athletes, recreational exercisers, and individuals with pre-existing conditions.
• Triathlete Examination Package (Triathletenpaket) Comprehensive bundled examination and diagnostics package designed for triathletes, combining performance diagnostics with sport-specific medical assessment.
• Foot Pressure Measurement (Fußdruckmessung) Electronic measurement of foot pressure distribution to assess gait, posture, and load patterns, supporting orthopedic and sports medicine diagnostics.
• 3D Spine Analysis (3D-Wirbelsäulenvermessung) Three-dimensional measurement of the spine to evaluate posture, asymmetry, and back health, used for preventive assessment and therapeutic planning.
• Movement Analysis (Bewegungsanalyse) Laboratory-based analysis of human movement and gait to identify dysfunctions and inform training or rehabilitation programs.
• Diving Fitness Examination (Tauchtauglichkeitsuntersuchung) Medical clearance examination specifically designed to certify fitness for scuba diving, addressing cardiovascular and pulmonary requirements.
• Post-COVID Check (Post-COVID-Check) Specialized medical assessment for individuals recovering from COVID-19, evaluating persistent symptoms and readiness to return to sport or activity.
• Mental Coaching and Nutrition Consultation Combined coaching service covering psychological preparation for performance and individualized nutrition counseling to support training and recovery.
• Sports Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Intervention Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services supporting injury recovery and return-to-sport for athletes and active individuals.
• Corporate Health and Team Performance Programs Customized workplace health management and team performance diagnostics offerings provided under contract to corporate clients and sports organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evidence-based training recommendations backed by scientific evaluation and testing for sustainability

Named customers12 records

Segments6 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universität Hamburg (University of Hamburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial support institution of University of Hamburg, Fakultät für Psychologie und Bewegungswissenschaft (Faculty of Psychology and Movement Science). Team includes university professors and students from the Institute for Movement Science and Medical Faculty.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sportmedizin und Prävention (DGSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society partnership. Prof. Rüdiger Reer serves as Secretary General; Prof. Klaus-Michael Braumann is Honorary President. S1-Guideline compliant examinations.
• MSH Medical School HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarting March 2026, sports medical services will continue at MSH Medical School Hamburg campus (Kehrwiederspitze). Services continue in proven quality.
• Sports Performances Institute (SPI) - Dr. Pedro GonzalezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional training and performance optimization partnership.
• Meridian Academy / Meridian Spa & FitnessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFitness and wellness partnership for extended health services.
• Hamburger Inline-Skating Schule e.V. (HIS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial programs for seniors (50+) including inline skating, Nordic walking, and cross-country skiing.
• Sports VitalityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPersonal training, health coaching, and osteopathy referrals.
• Hamburger Sportärztebund e.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg sports physicians association partnership.
• Hamburger Tennis-Verband e.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTennis association partnership for athlete care.
• Hamburger Sportclub e.V. (HHSC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRunning group partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ambulanzzentrum des UKE GmbH: Outpatient center of the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf and existing cooperation partner of the subject institute, providing overlapping specialist outpatient services in the same Hamburg market.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institut für Sportmedizin: University hospital-based sports medicine institute offering preventive examinations, performance diagnostics, and exercise therapy for athletes and patients — directly comparable service portfolio to the Hamburg institute and a leading German academic peer.
• Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Institut für Kreislaufforschung und Sportmedizin: Germany's national sport university hosts one of the country's most prominent sports medicine institutes, combining elite-sport care, performance diagnostics, and research — overlapping scope and academic positioning with the subject institute.
• OrthoCentrum Hamburg: Hamburg orthopedic-traumatology practice already partnered with the subject institute; comparable outpatient specialty offering in the same city, serving overlapping athlete and musculoskeletal patient populations.
• Klinikum rechts der Isar – TU München, Lehrstuhl für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin: Technical University of Munich's sports medicine unit provides clinical examinations, rehabilitation, and performance diagnostics comparable to the Hamburg institute, anchored in a university hospital setting.

Broad incumbents

• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE): Largest academic hospital in Hamburg; offers overlapping specialty services including orthopedics and rehabilitation, with broader capabilities but without the subject institute's sports-medicine specialization.
• Helios Klinikum Hamburg (and Helios sportmedizin network): Helios operates hospital-based sports medicine and rehabilitation across Germany, including Hamburg, providing broader sports-orthopedic services with the scale of a national hospital group.

Regional players

• BG Klinikum Hamburg: Hamburg-based trauma and rehabilitation hospital with sports medicine capabilities; competes for the same regional pool of athletes and insured patients and serves as a referral option for sports-related injuries.
• ZAR Zentren für ambulante Rehabilitation: Germany-wide network of outpatient rehabilitation centers offering sports-orthopedic rehab, movement therapy, and performance programs that overlap with the subject institute's therapeutic service line.

Emerging players

• INSCYD: Software-based performance diagnostics platform widely used in endurance sports; competes indirectly with the subject institute's lactate/spiroergometry Leistungsdiagnostik by enabling remote or coach-led testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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