Podiatrists & Other Health Care Practitioners in the US

Industry Enjoys Ill Health

Almost a third of this industry is made up of offices of podiatrists, with the remainder consisting of massage therapists for hygienic and remedial purposes and other non-physician health practitioners. Considering the very nature of services provided, this industry will benefit from the aging population and growth in the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and arterial disease.This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; and audiologists). These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

• Industry Definition
  • Activities (Products and Services)
  • Similar Industries
  • Other Related Industries
• Key Statistics
  • Current Prices
  • Constant Prices
  • Real Growth
  • Ratio Table
• Segmentation
  • Products and Service Segmentation
  • Major Market Segments
  • Industry Concentration
  • Geographic Spread
• Market Characteristics
  • Market Size
  • Linkages
  • Demand Determinants
  • Domestic and International Markets
  • Basis of Competition
  • Life Cycle
• Industry Conditions
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Taxation
  • Industry Assistance ;Regulation and Deregulation
  • Cost Structure
  • Capital and Labor Intensity
  • Technology and Systems
  • Industry Volatility
  • Globalization
• Key Factors
  • Key Sensitivities
  • Key Success Factors
• Key Competitors
  • Major Players
  • Player Performance
  • Other Players
• Industry Performance
  • Current Performance
  • Historical Performance
• Outlook