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

The 2020s

2024

  • 50th anniversary of the company

2021

  • 35th anniversary of the company

2022

  • 75th anniversary of the company

The 2010s

2010

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

2011

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

2013

  • Focus on the 1st and 2nd healthcare market
  • Exclusive partnership for NASA development of the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill
  • Launch of the new compass 600 strength equipment line

2014

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

2015

  • Distribution of the BTE Eccentron, an innovation in device-supported training therapy
  • New back training device line tergumed 710

2017

  • Change of CEO Marcus Melching

2018

  • New compass MTT traction devices S1 and S3 Med

2019

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

2019

  • Introduction of the new VECTOR strength equipment series

The 2000s

2000

  • Presentation of the vocaSTIM® therapy concept

2001

  • Change of legal form to PHYSIOMED Elektromedizin AG

2003

  • Opening of the PHYSIOMED agency in Hanoi Vietnam

2005

  • Presentation of the new therapy concept DEEP OSCILLATION

2000

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

2002

  • Development and expansion of the European market
  • Additional consulting service

2003

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

2004

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

2005

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

2002

  • Complete supplier: The POWER LINE power equipment line expands the product range

2004

  • Product range expansion: The new VITALITY SYSTEM 5.0 training and documentation software is introduced

2006

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

2009

  • Introduction of the Vitality Circuit equipment with refinancing concept

The 1990s

1998

  • Move to the new company building and change of the company name to PHYSIOMED-Elektromedizin GmbH, certification of the company according to ISO 9001

1999

  • Opening of the PHYSIOMED agency in Moscow, Russia

1990

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

1991/92

  • Development of compass couches and traction devices

1995

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

1997

  • Sales partnership with Biodex, USA (isokinetics, fall prophylaxis)

1998

  • Strategic participation of BERNINA Holding, Switzerland
  • Foundation of the proxomed Switzerland office
  • Expansion into international markets
  • Development of the tergumed back line and concept

1990

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

1995

  • New chip card system for training control on various machines

The 1980s

1984

  • Company name changed to PHYSIOMED-Medizintechnik GmbH

1986

  • First ultrasound therapy device PHYSIOSON

1988

  • Presentation of the HIVAMAT® deep oscillation system

1986

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

1981

  • Construction of the world's first eddy current brake - a standard that is still valid today and is adopted by all other manufacturers

The 1970s

1973

  • Foundation of medical technology service company

1975

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

1977

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

1973

  • Reaction to the crisis in the shoe industry: reorientation and development of the first bicycle ergometer for the medical and subsequently the fitness sector

The 1940s

1947

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