Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Wearable
Rehabilitation
Younger demographics begin to seek fashionable relief for everyday strain.
4.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Wearable Rehabilitation trend?
Wearable Rehabilitation: As more Millennials enter the workforce and begin to look for ways to alleviate their strains and joint pain from sitting at desks for long stretches of time, a market for convenient yet fashionable relief from pains and strains is rapidly increasing. Growing up with athleisure as fully normalized everyday attire, millennials in particular turn to wearable items that serve a more functional, soothing purpose than merely looking stylish.
Trend themes
Themes within the Wearable Rehabilitation trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Functional Wearables
More millennials seek wearable items that serve a functional, soothing purpose.
02
Smart Rehabilitation
Clothing and wearables contain interconnected technology that offers muscle control and support.
03
Connected Sleeves
Products featuring sensors wirelessly transmitting information to improve exercise efficacy, progress and rehabilitation.
Industry implications
What the Wearable Rehabilitation trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Activewear
Sportswear that use built-in techniques found in athletic rehabilitation and kinesiology tape.
For
Wearable Technology
Integrated technology that provides muscle control and sends alerts when slouching.
For
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Innovative products that help to improve exercise efficacy, rehabilitation progress and correct spine alignment.
Workshop question
With health and wellness permeating more industries than ever, how can you capitalize on this trend in a unique way?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Wearable Rehabilitation
Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 64%, freshness 8%.
Popularity73%
Activity64%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Wearable Rehabilitation trend
6 featured examples from Jul 7, 2015 to Nov 3, 2016CategoryFashion
Toe-Stretching Socks
This Body Altering Footwear are Designed to Properly Align Feet
The use of therapeutic footwear could create a new market for healthcare professionals to provide alternative treatments for foot pain and discomfort.
CategoryTech
Posture-Correcting Shirts
Pauline van Dongen's 'FysioPal' Alerts Wearers When They're Slouching
The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of smart clothing to address consumer demand for functional and stylish attire that promotes good posture.
CategoryLifestyle
Pain-Relieving Activewear
Python Performance's Contour Compression Collection has Built-In KT Tape
The integration of KT tape into activewear provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for sports science and athletic rehabilitation industries.
CategoryFashion
Posture-Correcting Undergarments
The Percko Shirt Offers Back Support and Proper Posture Reminders
The fashion industry will need to address the trend towards health-focused and tech-enabled clothing solutions that cater to an increasingly health-conscious consumer base.
CategoryLifestyle
Stroke-Rehabilitating Sleeves
This Connected Sleeve Monitors Stroke Patients' Rehab Routines
The healthcare industry can use connected rehabilitation products such as the M-Mark connected sleeve to improve patient recovery outcomes and reduce the workload of therapists an…
CategoryTech
Heat-Wrapping Wearable Mesh
This Silver Mesh Lets Users Concentrate Heat On Body Parts
The wearable heat therapy technology can revolutionize injury treatment methods, providing a comfortable and effective solution for rehabilitation.
