Dublin, July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Hot and Cold Therapy Packs - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets in US$ by the following Product Segments:

  • Cold Packs
  • Hot Packs
  • Moist Therapy Packs
  • Localized Heating/Cooling Pads

The report profiles 75 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • 3M Company (USA)
  • Beiersdorf Australia Limited (Australia)
  • BREG, Inc. (USA)
  • Bruder Healthcare Company (USA)
  • Caldera International, Inc. (USA)
  • Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA)
  • Carex Health Brands (USA)
  • Core Products International, Inc. (USA)
  • DJO Global, Inc. (USA)
  • Halyard Health, Inc. (USA)
  • Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Koolpak Ltd. (UK)
  • Life Wear Technologies, Inc. (USA)
  • Medichill (Australia)
  • Medline Industries, Inc. (USA)
  • Medtronic plc (Ireland)
  • Pfizer Incorporated (USA)
  • The Mentholatum Company (USA)
  • THERAPEARL, LLC (USA)

Key Topics Covered

1. MARKET OUTLOOK Pain and Associated Costs A Prelude Hot and Cold Therapy Packs: Ensuring Care, Comfort and Convenience Global Market Outlook Growth Drivers in a Nutshell Developed Markets: Traditional Revenue Contributors Developing Countries Turbo Charge Future Market Growth 2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Shift in Nature of Medical Care towards Non-Hospital Environment: Foundation for Market Growth Ballooning Global Population Offers Significant Growth Opportunities Aging Population Continues to Fuel Growth Demographic Statistics of Aging Populace: Unfurling the Market Potential Longer Life Expectancy Bolsters Market Growth Positive Outlook for Healthcare Industry Signals Promising Growth for Hot and Cold Therapy Packs Innovative and Advanced Hot and Cold Therapy Packs: Spearheading Growth koolPAK TheraGems CLIMAWARE Cryothermic Elbow Wrap Tempra Instant and Reusable Gelling Cold Therapy Pack Rapid Aid's Ammonium Nitrate Free Instant Cold Packs Torex Line of Innovative Products Novel Migraine-Related Ice Therapies Innovation Delivers Alternatives to Cold Packs Chronic Rheumatic Conditions Drives Widespread Market Adoption Sports Related Injuries Continue to Fuel Market Expansion Rising Incidence of Spinal Cord Injuries Benefit Market Prospects Chronic Back Pain and Spine Disability Patients Tremendously Benefit with Hot/Cold Packs Increasing Obesity Levels Lends Traction to Market Growth Mounting Healthcare Costs: A Blessing in Disguise for Hot/Cold Therapy Packs Gel-Based Therapy Packs Revolutionizes Pain Management Increasing Popularity of Herbal Products Bodes Well for the Market Hot and Cold Therapy Packs: Competitive Landscape Private Label Products Garner a Larger Pie Companies Capitalize on the Power of Internet Drug Stores Lead Distribution 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4. THERMOTHERAPY AND CRYOTHERAPY: A MACRO PERSPECTIVE Thermotherapy The Therapeutic Application of Heat Application of Longwave Diathermy Devices Longwave Devices Replaced by Short-wave Diathermy Devices Use of Ultrasonic Waves A Major Feat Cryotherapy The Therapeutic Application of Cold Treatment with Ice Other Forms of Treatment An Inexpensive Technique Application of Natural Ice Advent of Artificial Ice Creates Several New Applications Physiological Effects of Heat and Cold Thermotherapy Increases Cell Metabolism of the Body Cryotherapy Leads to Reverse Physiologic Effects Basis of Differentiation Extent of Tissue Penetration Mode of Energy Transfer Various Types of Superficial Thermotherapy Conductive Heating Modalities Connective Heating Modalities Radiation Heating Modalities Types of Deep Heat Thermotherapy Shortwave Microwave Ultrasound Benefits of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy Remedy for Pain Treatment of Inflammation Treatment of Spasms Overcoming Stiffness Contracture Reducing Spasticity Post-Operative Treatments Limitations of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy Thermal Therapy for Treating Paralysis 5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS MMJ to Introduce VibraCool Massaging Ice Therapy Life Wear Technologies Launches ThermalMAX Heat Packs Wahl Home Products Introduces Three New Hot/Cold Gel Packs Cold Shoulder Rolls Out New Classic 2.0 Cold Shoulder Vest Scope Ophthalmics Unveils Tranquileyes Moist Heat Therapy Products Invents Introduces The Aqua Therapy Blanket Invents Rolls Out Air Squares B Green Innovations Expands Product Offerings with The Ice Pack Sack 6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Breg and Premier Enter into Group Purchasing Agreement Breg Bags Multiple Contracts from Novation Modular Thermal Technologies Takes Over LIFE WEAR, Changes Name Medtronic Acquires Covidien Breg Merges with United Orthopedic Group Roscoe Medical Merges with Carex Health Brands Kimberly-Clark Completes Spin-Off of Kimberly-Clark Health Care Performance Health Snaps Up THERAPEARL Axxess Pharma Signs New Worldwide License Agreement with ABG TapouT Arctic Ease Enters into Partnership with IRONMAN 7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 3M Company (USA) Beiersdorf Australia Limited (Australia) BREG, Inc. (USA) Bruder Healthcare Company (USA) Caldera International, Inc. (USA) Cardinal Health, Inc. (USA) Carex Health Brands (USA) Core Products International, Inc. (USA) DJO Global, Inc. (USA) Halyard Health, Inc. (USA) Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan) Koolpak Ltd. (UK) Life Wear Technologies, Inc. (USA) Medichill (Australia) Medline Industries, Inc. (USA) Medtronic plc (Ireland) Pfizer Incorporated (USA) The Mentholatum Company (USA) THERAPEARL, LLC (USA) 8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 75 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 78)

  • The United States (61)
  • Canada (3)
  • Japan (1)
  • Europe (8)
    • Germany (3)
    • The United Kingdom (3)
    • Italy (1)
    • Rest of Europe (1)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (5)

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