Three paths - one common goal

The history of our current PHYSIOMED GROUP is characterized by innovative strength, entrepreneurial foresight and the tireless commitment of three pioneers in the fields of medical technology, therapy and training: PHYSIOMED, proxomed and ERGOFIT.

Each of these former individual companies can look back on an impressive development - with milestones that have helped shape entire industries. Decades of experience, technological excellence and a deep understanding of the needs of users and patients have made them leading players in their respective fields.

In 2023, three strong brands became a new entity - with the vision of achieving even more together. The merger unites know-how, values and future orientation under one roof and marks a significant step towards integrated solutions for better healthcare.

Immerse yourself in our shared history - and discover how a strong, forward-looking alliance has emerged from individual paths to success.

Merger 2023

2005

  • Presentation of the new DEEP OSCILLATION therapy concept.

2003

  • Opening of the PHYSIOMED representative office in Hanoi, Vietnam.

2001

  • Change of legal form to PHYSIOMED Elektromedizin AG.

2000

  • Presentation of the vocaSTIM therapy concept.

1999

  • Opening of the PHYSIOMED representative office in Moscow, Russia.

1998

  • Move to new premises and change of company name to PHYSIOMED-Elektromedizin GmbH.
  • Certification of the company according to ISO 9001.

1988

  • Presentation of the HIVAMAT deep oscillation system

1986

  • First PHYSIOSON ultrasound therapy device

1984

  • Company name changed to PHYSIOMED-Medizintechnik Ltd.

1977

  • First self-calibrating PHYSIOMED-DIGITAL interference current therapy device (patent application)

1975

  • Production of the first PHYSIOMED I/II/III electrotherapy devices

1973

  • Foundation of medical technology service company

2021

  • 35th company anniversary

2019

  • Distribution partnership with milon in the medical and healthcare market in the DACH region
  • Exclusive distribution of the vacumed medical line for Germany and Switzerland

2018

  • New compass MTT traction devices S1 and S3 Med

2015

  • Distribution of the BTE Eccentron, a new product in device-based training therapy
  • New tergumed 710 back training device line

2014

  • Supplier for the vacumed product (intermittent vacuum therapy – IVT)

2013

  • Focus on the primary and secondary healthcare markets.
  • Exclusive partnership for NASA development of the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill.
  • Introduction of the new compass 600 strength training equipment line.

2011

  • Cooperation and long-term collaboration between proxomed and ERGOFIT with the new premium endurance line kardiomed 700.

2010

  • IT in therapy with proxOS, the central database and interface to devices and management systems

2005

  • Foundation of the production company proxowell (manufacture of training equipment for medicine and health-oriented fitness)
  • Full-service provider: manufacturing, sales, on-site training, service network, marketing, consulting for the medical technology sector

2004

  • Establishment and expansion of business relationships with Russia and China
  • Framework agreement with BKK Hessen for the tergumed back concept

2003

  • BTE/Hanoun (workplace-specific testing and training)

2002

  • Establishment and expansion of the European market
  • Additional consulting services

2000

  • Establishment and expansion of international structures in Japan and Europe
  • Closure of the Wolfratshausen site Relocation to Alzenau
  • tergumed (back line and concept)

1998

  • Strategic investment by BERNINA Holding, Switzerland
  • Establishment of proxomed Switzerland office
  • Expansion into international markets
  • Development of tergumed back line and concept

1997

  • Distribution partnership with Biodex, USA (isokinetics, fall prevention)

1995

  • Relocation from Kahl: New branch in Karlstein/Main with own service centre
  • Market leader in Germany for outpatient rehabilitation equipment
  • Establishment of own scientific department
  • Development of the kardiomed endurance line

1991/92

  • Development of compass couches and traction devices

1990

  • Relocation of headquarters to Wolfratshausen
  • Opening of the sales and service centre in Kahl (Lower Franconia)
  • Development of compass training equipment exclusively for medical rehabilitation

1986

  • Founded in Fürstenfeldbruck by Austrian entrepreneur Herdlicka
  • Exclusive distribution of isokinetic equipment (Cybex, USA)

2022

  • 75th company anniversary

2019

  • Introduction of the new VECTOR strength training equipment series

2009

  • Introduction of the Vitality Circuit equipment circuit with refinancing concept

2006

  • New POWER LINE 4000 strength training equipment line for a wide range of applications

2004

  • Expansion of product range: Introduction of the new VITALITY SYSTEM 5.0 training and documentation software

2002

  • Full-range supplier: Expansion of product range with the POWER LINE strength training equipment line

1995

  • New chip card system for training control on different equipment.

1990

  • Development of a line of cardio equipment that enables heart rate-controlled training.

1981

  • Construction of the world's first eddy current brake – still the standard today, adopted by all other manufacturers.

1973

  • Response to the crisis in the shoe industry: reorientation and development of the first bicycle ergometer for medical use and subsequently for fitness.

1947

  • Foundation of Willi Resch KG as a distribution company for shoe machines.