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The global stroke rehabilitation market size is calculated at USD 285 million in 2024, grew to USD 317.02 million in 2025, and is projected to reach around USD 817.06 million by 2034. The market is expanding at a CAGR of 11.24% between 2025 and 2034. The rising incidences of stroke, growing awareness, and technological advancements drive the market.
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Rehabilitation is a service provided to patients with illness or injury that helps them recover and resume their daily activities. Stroke rehabilitation restores independence by improving physical, mental, and emotional functions, helping with movement, speech, strength, and daily life activities. The type of treatment provided depends on the parts of the brain affected. Stroke rehabilitation includes several approaches, such as motor-skill exercises, mobility training, and psychological evaluation and treatment. Stroke rehabilitation services can be provided in any setting, including inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home-based rehabilitation.
The rising incidences of stroke as a result of the increasing geriatric population potentiate the demand for stroke rehabilitation. It is reported that around 101 million people have had strokes as of 2024, accounting for approximately 12.2 million cases annually. The rising adoption of advanced technologies revolutionizes the treatment methodology, increasing accessibility to more patients. Providing home-based care facilitates the treatment of more patients, boosting the market. Additionally, favorable government support increases awareness of stroke rehabilitation services.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms have the potential to transform stroke rehabilitation services. AI and ML can identify significant behavioral changes and physical deformities in a patient and suggest effective treatment plans. They help healthcare professionals provide personalized treatment. AI-enabled robotics can analyze patient’s movement patterns and guide them to help improve motor and gait function. This introduces automation and reduces manual errors. AI can enable automated assessment of patients through telehealth services and virtual rehabilitation and provide suggestions at any time and from anywhere. The advent of virtual reality enhances a patient's overall rehabilitation experience, providing advanced care. Thus, integrating AI and ML in stroke rehabilitation services can increase accessibility and affordability for patients as well as improve efficiency and precision.
Home-Based Rehabilitation
The major growth factor of the stroke rehabilitation market is the provision of home-based rehabilitation services. The rising trend for home healthcare services, especially among the geriatric population, promotes the market. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of people over 80 years will triple by 2050 to reach 426 million. It is also reported that 60% of strokes occur in people under 70 years of age, and 16% of strokes occur in people below 50 years of age. Hence, this increases the demand for home-based stroke rehabilitation services. Home-based services provide flexibility and increase accessibility. This eliminates the need for frequent hospitalization visits. It prevents deterioration and promotes health through physical activity. In some cases, a person with in-patient rehabilitation is still required to continue their therapy at home.
Limited Access in Rural Areas
The major challenge faced by the market is the limited access to rehabilitation in rural areas. The limited accessibility in rural areas is primarily due to a lack of skilled professionals, a lack of awareness, and several misconceptions, such as expensive services and no knowledge of treatment efficacy. Patients may have to travel long distances to access these services, leading to delays in treatments and reduced adherence to rehabilitation services, restricting market growth.
Novel Treatments
The future of the stroke rehabilitation market is promising, driven by the latest technological advancements to develop novel treatments. Numerous researchers have developed novel treatment strategies to advance stroke rehabilitation services. The non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation are under investigation. These techniques are assumed to help improve a variety of motor skills of stroke patients. Other treatment strategies that are being evaluated include alternative medicines such as massage, herbal therapy, and acupuncture. Scientific evidence suggests that some nutrients can help reduce stroke risk and improve recovery. These nutrients include folic acid, vitamins, betaine, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Acupuncture can also relieve pain and manage other muscle problems affected by stroke. Apart from massage and acupuncture, aroma therapy has also proved to be beneficial for stroke recovery. These therapies do not replace other rehabilitation therapies, but they can help people reach certain health goals.
By stroke, the ischemic stroke segment held a dominant presence in the stroke rehabilitation market in 2024. Ischemic stroke is caused when blood flow to the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot or fatty plaque. The rising incidences of ischemic stroke boost the segment’s growth. It is the most common type of stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes. Rehabilitation for ischemic stroke patients includes early mobilization and intense neuro-rehabilitation for better functional outcomes.
By stroke, the hemorrhagic stroke segment is predicted to witness significant growth in the stroke rehabilitation market over the forecast period. Hemorrhagic stroke is caused when a blood vessel in the brain breaks and bleeds. The rising incidence of hemorrhagic stroke and growing research and development activities propel the segment’s growth. Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for over 13% of all stroke cases. Rehabilitation after a hemorrhagic stroke does not reverse brain damage but can help people achieve the best possible long-term outcome. It was found in a study that rehabilitation may be more effective after a hemorrhagic stroke than after an ischemic stroke. Hence, novel treatment strategies are developed to provide advanced care.
By end-user, the hospitals segment led the global stroke rehabilitation market in 2024. Patients primarily prefer hospitals for stroke rehabilitation due to the availability of advanced equipment, the presence of skilled professionals, and suitable capital investments. Hospitals follow stringent regulatory guidelines, providing enhanced patient care. Additionally, hospitals are part of various clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of novel treatments. This enables patients to benefit from such treatment regimens. Hence, the increasing number of clinical trials also potentiates the segment’s growth. A total of 416 active, not recruiting, and recruiting clinical trials are registered in clinicaltrials.gov as an intervention related to stroke rehabilitation as of January 2025.
By end-user, the specialty clinics segment will gain a significant share of the stroke rehabilitation market over the studied period. The segmental growth is attributed to the presence of specialized equipment and cost-effectiveness. Specialty clinics provide affordable rehabilitation services compared to hospitals, increasing the accessibility among people from low- and middle-income groups. The growing demand for personalized therapy also augments the segment’s growth. Most patients are prescribed outpatient rehabilitation after being discharged from the hospital, increasing the demand for specialty clinics.
North America held the largest share of the stroke rehabilitation market in 2024. The rising prevalence of stroke, rising adoption of advanced technologies, and increasing geriatric population drive the market. In the U.S., there are currently 62 million people 65 years or above, i.e., 18% of the total population. It is projected that by 2054, 23% of the total U.S. population will be above 65 years. It is estimated that approximately 1 million people in Canada have experienced stroke. This potentiates the demand for stroke rehabilitation. The increasing investments by government and private organizations support stroke rehabilitation in North America. The Ontario government announced an investment of an additional $2 million in base funding in 2024, resulting in a total of $4.1 million to expand Community Stroke Rehabilitation (CSR) services in Ontario. The increasing number of clinical trials for assessing novel treatment regimens related to stroke rehabilitation boosts the stroke rehabilitation market.
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate in the stroke rehabilitation market during the forecast period. The increasing incidences of stroke, favorable government policies, and increasing investments drive the market. The increasing awareness and rising disposable income fuel the market. Countries like China, India, and Japan are at the forefront of promoting stroke rehabilitation in the Asia-Pacific. The curative care expenditure for stroke was around 193.1 billion yuan, consuming around 5.5% of the total expenditure. The Indian Government expanded 500 stroke care units in India in 2025. The governments of China, India, and Japan have launched initiatives to promote advanced care to stroke patients. The rising geriatric population in Asia-Pacific increases the demand for stroke rehabilitation. It is estimated that by 2050, around 1.3 billion people will be 60 years and above.
Nneka Ifejika, M.D., M.P.H., Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, commented that the field of stroke rehabilitation is advancing rapidly, driven by novel approaches to stroke care and treatment. She envisioned that identifying biomarkers combined with data on disease, patient characteristics, and functional assessment would accelerate the application of precision medicine in rehab therapy.
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