Gelbart AG

What Gelbart AG does

Gelbart AG is a Swiss orthopedic and rehabilitation technology specialist (Rehatechnik) headquartered in Luzern, operating since 1964 as a member of the ORTHO-TEAM Gruppe. The company delivers custom-fabricated prostheses (limb and breast), orthoses, orthopedic footwear, compression therapy products, wheelchairs, and mobility aids through four Swiss locations (Luzern, Adliswil-Zürich, St. Gallen, Basel) supplemented by a mobile field service for in-home consultations and on-site repairs. Its customer base spans individuals with physical disabilities, stroke survivors, diabetic patients, hand/arm patients, athletes, expectant mothers, and arthritis sufferers — segments largely accessed via Swiss insurance reimbursement frameworks (IV, accident/military, supplementary insurance) and direct consumer channels.

Technically, Gelbart operates an in-house digital production stack including 3D full-foot scanning, CAD/CAM-designed custom insoles (MyFootprint), pressure-measurement pedography, video gait analysis, and 3D-printed hand and neuro-orthotic devices. It claims Switzerland's only fully digitized diabetes care management workflow, integrating scanning, insole pressure measurement, and 3D-printed custom manufacturing. Proprietary products include the Heel-Unloader orthosis (validated by an Inselspital Bern study published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2026), LIFE Joy health shoes, and SecuTec OA/Unloader One knee braces. Manufacturing is largely in-house across the ORTHO-TEAM Gruppe network.

Commercially, Gelbart runs a sales-led, direct-to-consumer model with free consultation appointments bookable online, supplemented by an Akademie continuing-education channel reaching physicians, therapists, and physiotherapists. Revenue streams combine one-time device sales (wheelchairs, prostheses, orthoses, compression stockings) with pay-as-you-go professional services (running analysis CHF 198, foot analysis CHF 51, ski-boot tuning CHF 98) and recurring repair/maintenance visits. Pricing is unit-based and transparent; insurance reimbursement covers most clinical indications. Community engagement is executed through sponsorships of the Swiss Wheelchair Basketball National Team, the Rolling Rebels club, and SC Emmen's inclusive football program, reinforcing brand affinity in disability and rehabilitation communities.

Name

Gelbart AG

Legal name

GELBART AG

Website

https://gelbart.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gelbart AG is a Swiss rehabilitation technology specialist, founded 1964 and part of ORTHO-TEAM Gruppe. It provides custom prosthetics, orthoses, orthopedic footwear, compression therapy, wheelchairs, and digital foot/gait analysis across four Swiss locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Technology Services

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH), Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic rehabilitation technology
• Custom prosthetics orthotics
• Compression therapy products
• Mobility assistive devices
• Orthopedic footwear insoles

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzern (Lucerne)

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Assistive Devices Sales: Sale of mobility aids including wheelchairs, walking aids, daily living aids, transfer aids, and shower/bath systems. Products are individually customized and fitted to customer needs.
2. Compression Therapy Products: Compression stockings and compression therapy products for venous diseases, lymphatic conditions, lipedema, post-operative care, and scar treatment. Includes both round-knitted and flat-knitted custom solutions.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Mobile service technicians repair and maintain assistive devices. Service can be performed on-site at customer location or in central workshop.
4. Consultation Services: Free consultation services for selection and individualization of appropriate assistive devices. Includes home consultation through mobile field service.
5. Custom Orthopedic Solutions: Custom-made prostheses, orthoses, and orthopedic footwear tailored to individual patient needs. Includes rehabilitation support and continuous adjustment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gelbart AG provides custom-made orthopedic and rehabilitation technology solutions including prostheses, orthoses, wheelchairs, compression therapy products, and orthopedic footwear. The company delivers a 360-degree holistic care concept combining individual consultation, custom manufacturing (CAD/CAM and 3D printing), fitting, and mobile repair services across four Swiss locations and a home-visit field service.

Product overview

Gelbart AG is a rehabilitation technology company (Rehatechnik) and part of the ORTHO-TEAM Gruppe, offering a comprehensive portfolio of orthopedic and rehabilitation solutions. The company provides therapeutic services including compression therapy, prosthetics (for limbs and breast), diabetes care, and rehabilitation for neurological conditions. Product offerings encompass custom orthopedic insoles (manufactured via CAD/CAM), health shoes (LIFE Joy), knee braces (Unloader One, SecuTec OA), hand rehabilitation with 3D-printed orthoses, functional electrical stimulation systems, and mobility aids. Digital services include gait analysis, running analysis, foot analysis, and ski boot tuning. The company operates four Swiss locations (Luzern, Basel, Zürich-Adliswil, St. Gallen) with mobile consultation services, and provides repair/maintenance support through mobile service technicians. All products connect through a holistic 360-degree care concept integrating medical, therapeutic, and technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compression Therapy (Kompressionstherapie) Medical compression therapy for venous diseases, lymphedema, lipedema, and scar treatment using individually fitted round-knit and flat-knit compression stockings.
• Prosthetics (Prothetik) Custom prosthetic solutions for upper and lower extremities including foot, lower leg, thigh, arm, hand, and finger prosthetics, as well as ortho-prosthetics for congenital limb deficiencies.
• Breast Prosthetics (Brustprothetik) Breast prostheses (epitheses), special bras, and swimwear for women and men following breast cancer treatment.
• Diabetes Care Management (Diabetes Versorgung) Holistic diabetes treatment concept including foot care, orthopedic footwear, custom footbeds, and compression therapy for diabetic foot syndrome prevention, using 3D full-foot scanner, insole pressure measurement, and 3D-printed custom manufacturing.
• Custom Orthopedic Insoles (Orthopädische Schuheinlagen) Custom-made orthopedic insoles for daily use, sports, medical indications, and children's sensomotor applications, manufactured using CAD/CAM technology for correction, guidance, relief and support of foot and surrounding joints.
• Health Shoe LIFE Joy (Gesundheitsschuh LIFE Joy) Modish health shoe developed in Switzerland using biometric gait data, available for men and women.
• Heel-Unloader Orthosis Relief orthosis for heel fractures (calcaneus fracture) that distributes body weight to midfoot, forefoot, and lower leg, enabling early full weight-bearing after four weeks of immobilization as a plaster-cast alternative.
• Knee Orthoses (Knieorthesen) Knee braces for osteoarthritis treatment including SecuTec OA, Unloader One, and Genudyn OA for varus/valgus gonarthrosis relief.
• Running Analysis & Tuning (Laufanalyse & Lauftuning) Gait and running analysis using video technology, pressure measurement, and biomechanical consultation for injury prevention and performance enhancement; running analysis package CHF 198.00, foot analysis CHF 51.00.
• Ski Boot Tuning (Skiboot-Tuning) Individual ski boot fitting service including shell adjustment, ankle widening, hallux valgus widening, custom relief pad, sole elevation, and orthotic integration.
• Foot Analysis (Fussanalyse) Foot analysis including pedographic pressure measurement, gait analysis, and 3D scanning for diagnosis of foot conditions and custom orthotic prescription.
• Wheelchairs & Mobility Aids (Rollstühle & Mobilität) Wheelchairs and mobility aids including manual wheelchairs, electric drives, walking aids, daily living aids, transfer aids, rollators, and shower/bath systems, individually customized and fitted to customer needs.
• Hand Rehabilitation & 3D-Printed Orthoses Hand rehabilitation including custom 3D-printed orthoses for arthritis, paralysis-related malfunctions, and contractures, using in-house 3D printing technology.
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Systems Functional electrical stimulation systems (Bioness L300/H200) for foot drop and hand function restoration after neurological disorders such as stroke and MS.
• Sports Injury Solutions (Sportverletzungen Versorgung) Sports injury solutions including bandages, orthoses, sport-specific insoles, and compression products for tennis, golf, football, and running athletes.
• Neuro-Orthopedic Orthoses (Neuroorthopädische Orthesen) Neuro-orthopedic orthoses for neurological conditions including stroke, MS, and cerebral palsy, featuring custom carbon, silicone, and 3D-printed solutions.
• Podiatry (Podologie) Podiatry services combined with orthopedics for diabetic foot care, biomechanical analysis, and comprehensive foot health treatment.
• Back Pain Solutions (Rückenschmerzen Lösungen) Back pain solutions including custom insoles, back braces, wedge pillows, and the Vabene method for posture improvement.
• Repair & Service (Reparatur & Service) Mobile service technicians for on-site repairs and maintenance of medical aids, as well as central workshop services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heel-Unloader orthosis enables safe early full weight-bearing after heel fracture, with equivalent healing results to traditional plaster cast treatment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walder SchuhecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Partnership for combined foot health expertise. Walder provides high-quality shoes and personal consultation while ORTHO-TEAM contributes foot orthopaedic expertise. Includes mutual customer referrals, joint foot measurement events at 8 Walder locations in September 2026, and promotional materials shared at both ORTHO-TEAM and selected Walder stores.
• SC EmmenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026Partnership for inclusive football team supporting people with disabilities. ORTHO-TEAM serves as main sponsor (Hauptsponsor) and will actively participate in events. SC Emmen will start inclusive football training after summer 2026 for people with impairments, aiming to provide access to regular sports activity and team belonging.
• Rolling RebelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term sponsorship of regional wheelchair basketball club. Rolling Rebels won Swiss Cup 2025/2026 after 46 years of club history. GELBART AG supports the team as sponsor and employee Andre Birrer has been a key player for many years.
• Swiss Wheelchair Basketball National TeamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) of Swiss national wheelchair basketball team as part of paralympic sports engagement strategy.
• Inselspital Bern (University Hospital Bern)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on Bern study examining early weight-bearing after calcaneus fracture using Heel-Unloader orthosis. Study conducted by Dr. Verena Hecht's team analyzed 101 cases from 2014-2025, demonstrating orthosis equivalence to plaster cast treatment. Study published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2026.
• REHALIZE!minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized dealer for rehabilitation products, listed as partner and link on Gelbart website.
• ORS (Ortho-Reha Suisse)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss industry organization for orthopaedic rehabilitation, listed as partner organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thuasne: French orthopedic manufacturer producing orthoses, compression therapy products, and prosthetics-related supports. Comparable to Gelbart's neuro-orthotics, compression therapy, and spine/back-pain solutions across similar European healthcare channels.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of orthoses, compression stockings, insoles, and orthopedic supports. Highly comparable to Gelbart on product category (knee braces, compression, custom insoles) and on distribution through certified orthopedic technicians.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of medical compression stockings, orthoses, braces, and orthopedic insoles. Directly overlaps with Gelbart's compression therapy portfolio (round/flat-knit stockings) and knee/foot orthotic categories.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German manufacturer and supplier of prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic footwear components. Comparable to Gelbart's custom prosthetics, orthoses, and orthopedic footwear offerings, with similar customer base of certified orthotists and rehabilitation technicians.
• Spieren Orthopädie: Swiss orthopedic technology specialist offering custom prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility aids across multiple Swiss locations. Most direct Swiss competitor to Gelbart in terms of product mix, customer base, and orthopedic-technician service model.

Broad incumbents

• reha team: Germany-headquartered network of orthopedic and rehabilitation technology retail/service centers. Comparable to Gelbart in providing locally fitted orthotics, mobility aids, and rehab equipment through a multi-site certified-technician model.
• Össur hf. Icelandic global leader in prosthetics (bionic limbs, braces) and bracing & supports. Direct overlap with Gelbart's prosthetics and orthotics categories at a much larger international scale.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics and a major manufacturer of orthotic devices and wheelchairs. Directly comparable to Gelbart's prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility-aid offerings, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple continents.
• Enovis Corporation (DJO): US-listed medical technology company with a strong bracing, orthopedic, and rehabilitation portfolio (knee braces, recovery, foot/ankle). Comparable on orthopedic bracing and rehab product categories, though at global corporate scale.

Regional players

• Sanitätshaus Aktuell AG: German orthopedic and medical supply retailer with a broad orthopedic workshop and consultation network. Comparable to Gelbart's showrooms/workshop service model and product mix (orthoses, mobility aids, compression), though focused on the German rather than Swiss market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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