Adaptive Strollers Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Strollers And Accessories), By Application (Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Developmental Delay, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Neurodegenerative disorders are structural deformities of the central nervous system (CNS). In infants, it can lead to loss of neurological functions. These disorders in children can cause movement disability along with other disorders. Adaptive strollers are also known as special needs strollers. These strollers help specially-abled children in convenient traveling. These adaptive strollers are lighter, more flexible, and adjustable than the conventional wheelchairs.

The increasing prevalence of disorders such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, postural defects, and others have been fueling the demand for adaptive strollers.

• For instance, as per the data published by House of Commons, in 2020/21, around 9.0% of the total children population of U.K. suffered from disability.

Moreover, increasing launch of innovative strollers and advantages of these strollers over the wheelchairs has also been fueling the market’s growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Adaptive Strollers Market

The global adaptive strollers market experienced a decline in its growth during the COVID-19 outbreak due to lockdown restrictions. The decline in the market growth was due to the less number of patient visiting hospitals and clinics for non-emergency treatments, in order to control the spread of the virus.

Moreover, due to the lockdown restrictions supply chain was also disrupted resulting in limited product availability in the market.

However, the market grew at a significant growth rate in 2022, due to release of the lockdown restrictions and market players’ increasing emphasis on expanding the availability of its products globally.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Prevalence of Neurodegenerative Disorders in Children - by Key Countries/Regions, 2021/2022.


• Pricing Analysis.


• Technological Advancements.


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.).


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market.

Analysis by Type

On the basis of type, strollers accounted for significant market share in 2022. The growth of the segment is attributed to the durability, convenience, and easy usability associated with the adoption of these strollers

Moreover, the accessories segment is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Accessories such as seat back insert pad, rain canopy, and others increases the functions of the strollers. This factor is responsible for the increased adoption of these accessories.

Regional Analysis

North America in projected to account for a significant share of the global adaptive strollers market. The growth of the market in the region is attributed to the strong presence of market players such as Adaptive Star Mobility in the region along with the increasing prevalence of disability among the children population.

• For instance, as per the data published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, about 1 in 6 children in the U.S. is affected by at least one kind of developmental disorder or developmental delay.

Moreover, the market in Europe is expected grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the market in the region is attributed to the increasing adoption and rising awareness about the efficiency of these strollers in the region.

Key Players Covered

The report will include the profiles of key players such as Adaptive Star Mobility, Etac AB, Eurovema, Mobility AB, Thomashilfen.us, Ormesa, and others.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• March 2022: Baffin Technology Systems, a supplier of adaptive strollers in the U.K. launched YOGI adaptive stroller. This stroller was designed to help children suffering varied type of diseases such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and children with spinal injury.


• January 2018:   Etac AB through its business segment Convaid launched Convaid Flyer. These adaptive strollers have lightest central gravity tilt frames. The seat of these strollers can expand in depth and width of 4 inch. Also, the seats can be adjusted to back angle.