Facts & Figures

Neurotech_® North America is part of the Bio-Medical Research (BMR) Group, Europe’s leading manufacturer of electrical muscle stimulation devices. Neurotech’s global headquarters is in Salem, Germany. 

• The Neurotech North America office is located in Minnetonka, MN.
• The North American office opened in 2009.
• North American clinical partners are served by a network of over 50 individual sales representatives throughout Canada and the US.
• We provide innovative solutions in the areas of pain therapy, muscle rehabilitation, orthopaedic supports, and bladder leakage.
• Neurotech’s Kneehab^® XP is awarded the red dot design award in 2010.  red dot  is a globally-renowned design competition.
• Kneehab^® XP is introduced to the US market in 2009.
• Neurotech_® solutions are available through medical professionals in the areas of Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Pain Management.

Facts & Figures about some of the conditions that can benefit from Neurotech products:

According to a 2010 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, in 2007:

• 27M adults (age 18 and older) in the US reported having back problems.
• Approximately 19M adults reported receiving treatment for back problems
• Medical spending to treat back problems totaled $30.3B.
• A total of $4.5B was spent on prescription medications to treat back problems in adults.

According to a 2009 study appearing in Arthritis & Rheumatism:

• Osteoarthritis (OA) affects approximately 27M people in the US
• Among women, OA increased out-of-pocket expenditures by $1379 annually.  Among men, OA increased out-of-pocket expenditures by $694 annually.
• OA raised aggregate health care expenditures by $185.5B in 2007.