Product Code: ETC6188280 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The Physical Therapy Services Market in Australia focuses specifically on the delivery of therapeutic interventions through licensed physical therapists and allied health professionals. This market includes outpatient services, home-based physical therapy, and tele-rehabilitation, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital health adoption. Government funding schemes and private health insurance coverage significantly influence service utilization rates. The emphasis on personalized care and multidisciplinary approaches also shapes market dynamics.
Physical therapy services in Australia are evolving with a stronger focus on outpatient and home-based care models. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption of telehealth physical therapy, which continues to remain popular due to its convenience and accessibility. Service providers are increasingly collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to offer holistic rehabilitation. There is also rising demand for specialized services targeting sports injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Physical therapy service providers struggle with rising operational costs, including those related to maintaining advanced equipment and complying with stringent healthcare regulations. The variability in patient demand, influenced by seasonal injuries or chronic conditions, makes resource planning difficult. Moreover, integrating telehealth and virtual care models presents technological and training challenges, especially among older practitioners less familiar with digital tools.
Australias physical therapy services sector benefits from government initiatives supporting community health and disability services. Investment in specialized therapy services such as sports rehabilitation, neurological and pediatric physical therapy is promising. There is also scope for tele-rehabilitation services to enhance reach into rural and underserved regions, capitalizing on digital health trends and remote care demand.
Government policies emphasize increasing healthcare accessibility and reducing wait times for therapy services. Through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and chronic disease management plans, patients can receive government-subsidized physical therapy services. Regulatory frameworks ensure that service providers meet strict safety, efficacy, and privacy standards. There is also a focus on integrating physical therapy services with primary healthcare, supported by funding models incentivizing multidisciplinary care approaches.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Payer, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Settings, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Trends |
6 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Orthopedic Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Geriatric Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Cardiopulmonary Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Pediatric Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Neurological Therapy, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.8 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Womens Health, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market, By Payer |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Public Insurance, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Private Insurance, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Out of Pocket, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market, By Settings |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Outpatient Clinics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Opportunity Assessment, By Payer, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Opportunity Assessment, By Settings, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Physical Therapy Services Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |