The sports injury prediction market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for predicting sports injuries has seen significant growth in the past few years. It is projected to rise from $1.96 billion in 2024 to an estimated $2.1 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
The growth observed in the previous period can be credited to heightened awareness about the significance of avoiding injuries, the utilization of sophisticated tracking technologies, an increase in sports-related activities in both developed and developing regions, and an uptick in the number of athletes.
The sports injury prediction market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of sports injury prediction is projected to witness robust growth in the upcoming years, with an estimated value of $2.74 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
This predicted increase over the forecast period is due to factors such as heightened awareness of sports injuries, more knowledgeable athletes, larger investments in sports tech and wearable monitoring devices, increased government funding in sports injury prediction systems, and an expanding population. Key trends for the forecast period include technological advancements, enhanced predictive analytics technology, the creation of updated software and hardware products, swift progress in wearable tech, and the advent of groundbreaking technologies.
As more individuals involve themselves in sports and recreational activities, it is anticipated that the sports injury prediction market will see significant growth. The term sports and recreation covers any activity undertaken for pleasure or physical fitness, including competitive sports and informal leisure activities. This heightened involvement in sports and recreational activities can be attributed to a growing consciousness of health, easy access to facilities, and the pursuit of stress relief and enjoyment. Sports injury prediction proves invaluable in preventing injuries, enhancing training, and enabling safe and quick recovery, consequently making activities safer and more gratifying. For example, the Outdoor Industry Association, based in the US, reported that in 2021, a record 164.2 million Americans, 54% of the population aged six and above, participated in outdoor recreation at least once. Since March 2020, the outdoor participation base has seen a 6.9% rise, with an additional 2.2% growth in 2021, bringing the total participants to 164.2 million. Therefore, this increased involvement in sports and recreational activities is fueling the expansion of the sports injury prediction market.
The sports injury prediction market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Systems: Hardware, Software
2) By Technology: Motion Capture, Player Activity Tracking, Vital Sign Monitoring, Sensor Based Technology, Image Based Technology, Machine Learning, Others Technologies
3) By Sports Type: Cricket, Football, Soccer, Rugby, Basket Ball, Baseball, Racing, Other Sport Types
4) By Application: Performance Assessment, Injury Risk Analysis, Activity Monitoring, Recovery And Post Injury Care, Biomechanics, Others Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Wearable Sensors And Devices, Smart Clothing With Embedded Sensors, Monitoring Devices (e.g., Heart Rate Monitors, Motion Sensors), Video Analysis Systems, Biomechanical Measurement Tools
2) By Software: Injury Prediction Analytics Platforms, Machine Learning And AI-Based Solutions, Data Management Software For Athlete Monitoring, Mobile Applications For Injury Tracking, Performance Analysis And Risk Assessment Tools
Prominent corporations in the sports injury prediction market are prioritizing advancements in technology like predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms to secure a competitive edge. These methodologies lean on data-driven approaches to forecast future outcomes based on prior information. Take for example, the U.S. based sports technology and healthcare enterprise, Players Health, which in February 2024, released the NIL Insurance for Collectives. This inventive service integrates predictive analytics in order to evaluate risk factors and make available personalized insurance solutions designed for athletes. The goal of this unique service is to safeguard athletes from monetary setbacks stemming from injuries, indicative of an emerging trend towards proactive injury management within the sports field. Incorporating these types of technologies not only improves safety for athletes but also boosts team performance by minimizing downtime associated with injuries, although there are anxieties regarding data privacy and prediction precision.
Major companies operating in the sports injury prediction market are:
• Microsoft Corporation
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Zebra Technologies Inc.
• CA Technologies
• Firstbeat
• Xsens Technologies
• Kitman Labs
• PlayerMaker
• Sparta Science
• Fusion Sport's
• Zephyr Technologies
• Catapult Sports
• STATSports
• Orreco Ltd.
• PhysiMax Technologies
• Hawkin Dynamics Inc.
• Simi Reality Motion Systems
• Vald Performance
• Beyond Pulse
• DorsaVi Ltd.
• Plantiga
• Protxx Inc.
• Motus Global
North America was the largest region in the sports injury prediction market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sports injury prediction market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.