Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definition and Scope of Study

Product Segments

Ambulatory Aids

Standing Aids

Walking Aids

Canes

Crutches

Walkers

Bathroom Aids

Commode Chairs

Shower Chairs

Patient Seating & Positioning Aids

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

Aging World Population Fans the Demand for Ambulatory Aids

Looking For More Value?

Advent of Innovative and Fashionable Products

Improved Marketing to Drive Sales of Ambulatory Aids

Innovation & Versatility Take the Lead to Shape Success

Product Pricing Turns Mission Critical in Patient Aids

Patient-Friendly Products to Drive Market Growth

Focus on Product Packaging to Boost Sales?

Patient Aid Market Focusing on Light Weight and Versatile Products

Challenges to the Industry

2. Industry Analysis

An Aerial View of the Homecare Industry

Home Healthcare Industry - The Fastest Growing Sector

The Changing Landscape of the Home Healthcare Industry

Popularity of ‘Alternate Site Care’ Brings Home Healthcare into the Spotlight

Budding Consumerism - A Boon for the Home Healthcare Market

Convenience Drives the Shift in the Distribution Mix

Mobility and Bathroom Safety Aids Lead the Home Healthcare Market

Assisted Living Services Gain Momentum the World Over

Personalized Products on the Roll in the Homecare Sector

Mobile Products: Emphasis on Improved Mobility

3. Global Market Analysis

Analysis by Region

Analysis by Segment

4. Product Overview

Ambulatory Aids

Standing Aids

Standing Aids: Help Improve Cardiovascular Function

Prone Standers

Supine Standers

Vertical Standers

Standing Frames

Econostand

Standing Tables

Adult Adjustable Standing Table

Mobile Standers

Assisted Standing Aids

Standard Components of Standing Aids

Standup Wheelchairs

Tilt Chair: A Specialized Device

Mobile Standers: Independently Operated by Users

Swivel Walker: For Children with Spina Bifida and Paraplegic Adults

Walking Aids

Walking Aids: Bringing Patients Back to an Active Life

Proper Prescription of Walking Aids: The Key to Desired Outputs

Canes

Canes: Most Familiar and Versatile Aid to Ambulation

Contralateral Usage: Provides Maximum Benefit to the User

Designed to Suit the Needs

Fitting: A Prime Factor

Most Common Types of Canes

Single Point Canes

Standard Canes: A Candy Cane

Quad Canes: A Three/Four Legged Pedestal

Folding Seat Cane

The Comfortable Canes

Crutches

Crutches: A Less Flexible Device

Crutches - Product Type

Axillary Crutch: The Most Familiar Crutch

Arthritis Crutch: A Device for Persons with Poor Hand Strength

Types of Crutches - By Utility

Elbow Crutches

Underarm Crutches

Forearm Crutches

Forearm Crutch: Preferred by Permanent Users

Adjustable Crutches

Walkers

Walkers: Can be used as a Temporary or Permanent Device

Models of Walkers

Rigid Frame Walker

Roller Walker

Standard Walker

Merry Walker

Trekking Poles

Tri Walker

Seat Walker

Multiwalker

Three Wheeled Walkers

Four Wheeled Walkers

Roll-A-Bout Walkers

Rigid Walkers

Folding Walkers

Walkers with Wheel Attachments

Hemi Walkers

Jade 3 Walker

Some of the Other Walking Aids Include

Walking Stick

Transfer Walking Belt

Lifts

Bathroom Aids

Bathtub Transfer Bench

Bathseats

Bathboards

Bath Lifts

Handrails: Most Commonly Used in Bathrooms

Commodes

Shower Commode

Patient Seating & Positioning Aids

5. Product Innovations/Introductions

Stretchair Launches Versatile Hygiene-Chair

A.R.T. Group Unveils Pediatric Tilt-in- Space Chair, Kids ROCK™

ARJO Unveils Malibu, a Bathing System

Graham-Field Introduces Wide Range of Ambulatory products

Keen Mobility Company Unveils Quest Cane

DMA Unveils Uni-hold System

A Revolutionary New Medical Crutch Developed in Canada

Keen Mobility Comes Up With New Keen Krutch™

6. Recent Industry Activity

ARJO and Huntleigh Merge to Form ArjoHuntleigh

Creative Foam Corp. Acquires Iatrics Inc

GF Health Products Joins Forces with MedAssets

Colours N' Motion Collaborates with Med Services

Invacare Enters into an Exclusive Agreement with Microban

Patterson Companies Acquires Ability one Products Corp

EZ-International Takes Over Ortho-Kinetics, Inc

AbilityOne Acquires Smith & Nephew Rehabilitation Division

7. Focus on Select Global Players

Apex Dynamics Healthcare Products, LLC

ArjoHuntleigh (USA)

ATO-FORM GmbH (Germany)

DMA Ltd. (UK)

Graham-Field Health Products, Inc. (USA)

Invacare Corporation (USA)

Lamico, Inc. (USA)

Medline Industries (USA)

Patterson Medical (USA)

Rebotec Rehabilitationsmittel GmbH (Germany)

Sunrise Medical (USA)

8. Global Market Perspective

A. Analytics in Dollars

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Canes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America & Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Canes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Canes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crutches by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Crutches by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World 10-Year Perspective for Crutches by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Walkers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World Long-term Projections for Walkers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: World 10-Year Perspective for Walkers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26: World Long-term Projections for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: World 10-Year Perspective for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: World 10-Year Perspective for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33: World 10-Year Perspective for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: World Long-term Projections for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36: World 10-Year Perspective for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: World Long-term Projections for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Product Segment - Adult (Spinal Cord Injury), Pediatric, and Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: World Long-term Projections for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Product Segment - Adult (Spinal Cord Injury), Pediatric, and Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: World 10-Year Perspective for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: World 10-Year Perspective for Patient Seating & Positioning Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Adult (Spinal Cord Injury), Pediatric, and Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Adult (Spinal Cord Injury) Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: World Long-term Projections for Adult (Spinal Cord Injury) Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45: World 10-Year Perspective for Adult (Spinal Cord Injury) Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Pediatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: World Long-term Projections for Pediatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48: World 10-Year Perspective for Pediatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: World Long-term Projections for Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: World 10-Year Perspective for Geriatric Seating and Positioning Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Analytics in Units

Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Standing Aids and Walking Aids (Canes, Crutches, and Walkers) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: World Long-term Projections for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Standing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, urope, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: World Long-term Projections for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: World 10-Year Perspective for Walking Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Canes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: World Long-term Projections for Canes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: World 10-Year Perspective for Canes by geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Crutches by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: World Long-term Projections for Crutches by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: World 10-Year Perspective for Crutches by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Walkers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: World Long-term Projections for Walkers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: World 10-Year Perspective for Walkers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: World Long-term Projections for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79: World Long-term Projections for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80: World 10-Year Perspective for Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: World 10-Year Perspective for Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012

Table 82: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83: World Long-term Projections for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84: World 10-Year Perspective for Commode Chairs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86: World Long-term Projections for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87: World 10-Year Perspective for Shower Chairs by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Ambulatory & Bathroom Aids Market - A Profile

Aging Population Fans Demand for Ambulatory Aids

Key Trends Sparks off Business in the US Patient and Mobility Aids Space

Growing Medical Rehabilitation Gears Up the New Age Patient & Mobility aids

Home Healthcare Market

Competitive Scenario

Table 88: Leading Canes Supplier in the US Ambulatory Aids Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Sunrise Medical, Invacare, Lumex, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

Activeaid

ArjoHuntleigh (US)

GF Health Products, Inc

Invacare Corporation

Keen Mobility Company

Lamico, Inc

Medline Industries

Patterson Medical

Sunrise Medical

Thomas Fetterman, Inc

B. Market Analytics

Table 89: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90: US Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91: US 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93: US Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94: US 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Market Overview

Causes of Disability - A Review

Table 95: Consumer Profile of Mobility Support Devices in Canada: Percentage Breakdown of Users by Cause of Disability (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Home Care Industry - A Profile

Strong Market Worldwide in Home Care Products

Heavy Dependence on Imports

Product Launch

B. Market Analytics

Table 96: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97: Canadian Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010

Table 100: Canadian Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Homecare Healthcare Industry - A Profile

B. Market Analytics

Table 102: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103: Japanese Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106: Japanese Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Trends in the European Mobility Aids and Associated Paramedical Products

Growth Fueled by Aging Population

Table 108: Leading Players in the European Walking Aids Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Rebotec, Ato-Form, Sunrise Medical, Homecraft, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 109: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 110: European Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112: European Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 113: European 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114: European 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 115: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010

Table 116: European Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 117: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 118: European Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119: European 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 120: European 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Table 121: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 122: French Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 123: French 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 124: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010

Table 125: French Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 126: French 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Home Healthcare Industry - A Profile

Key Market Drivers

Key Player

ATO-FORM GmbH

Rebotec Rehabilitationsmittel GmbH

B. Market Analytics

Table 127: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128: German Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 129: German 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 130: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 131: German Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 132: German 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Table 133: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 134: Italian Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 135: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 136: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 137: Italian Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 138: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode hairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Product Launches/Developments

Key Players

Apex Dynamics Healthcare Products, LLC

DMA Ltd

Homecraft Rolyan Ltd

B. Market Analytics

Table 139: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower hairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 140: UK Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 141: UK 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 142: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 143: UK Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 144: UK 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Table 145: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory & Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 146: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 147: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 148: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 149: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 150: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Key Players

Maxhealth Corporation (Taiwan)

Nova Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Appliance (Taiwan)

B. Market Analytics

Table 151: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory & Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 152: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 153: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 154: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 155: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 156: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Table 157: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory & Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 158: Latin American Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 159: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 160: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 161: Latin American Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 162: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Table 163: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory & Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 164: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 165: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs); and Patient Seating and Positioning Aids (Adult [Spinal Cord Injury], Pediatric, and Geriatric) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 166: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 167: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 168: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Ambulatory and Bathroom Aids by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Ambulatory Aids (Standing Aids, and Walking Aids [Canes, Crutches, and Walkers]); and Bathroom Aids (Commode Chairs, and Shower Chairs) Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE