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About Us

Chattanooga® is a trusted global authority in rehabilitation solutions, serving clinicians, healthcare organizations, and patients with evidence-based technology designed to improve functional outcomes. For nearly eight decades, we have set the benchmark for leadership, reliability, and excellence in physical therapy and rehabilitation technology.

As Enovis' (NYSE: ENOV) signature rehabilitation brand, Chattanooga bridges the gap between clinical research and real-world patient care. Our technologies do more than address symptoms; they empower healthcare professionals to target the underlying causes of pain and immobility, helping restore movement, confidence, and quality of life for patients in more than 80 countries worldwide.

 

Our Mission: Creating Better Together™

Our mission is to elevate rehabilitation care by providing reliable, evidence-driven solutions that empower healthcare professionals and the individuals they serve.

We are guided by three core principles:

Clinical Integrity
From the original Hydrocollator® to LightForce® laser therapy systems, our products are engineered to align with rigorous standards of care, regulatory requirements, and safe clinical application.

Patient-Centered Outcomes
The products we develop are designed to support measurable improvements in function, mobility, and/or pain across a wide range of rehabilitation settings.

Education and Support
We believe technology is only as effective as the clinician using it. Through virtual and in-person training programs, Chattanooga’s university modality education program, and ongoing professional support through partnerships and sponsorships of leading industry organizations, we help ensure consistent, high-quality care.

 

Who We Are

Chattanooga® operates at the intersection of rehabilitation science and clinical practice. We support rehabilitation professionals with a curated portfolio of therapeutic technologies that integrate seamlessly into today’s care environments.

Our solutions are used by physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation specialists who demand durability, precision, and clinical relevance.

Our Core Focus Areas

High-Power Laser Therapy
Leveraging LightForce® technology to deliver deep tissue treatments designed to support pain relief and functional recovery.

Shockwave Therapy
Utilizing the Intelect® Focus Shockwave, RPW 2, and Mobile 2 RPW systems to address connective tissue disorders, muscle aches and pains, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Clinical Mechanical Traction
The Triton® DTS system remains recognized as a trusted method for spinal mobilization and pain relief.

Electrotherapy and Ultrasound
Featuring the Intelect® electrotherapy and ultrasound line, widely recognized in the rehabilitation industry as the go-to technology for electrotherapy and ultrasound.

Hot and Cold Therapy
Rooted in the legacy of the original Hydrocollator®, our hot and cold therapy solutions remain a clinical cornerstone for pain management and patient comfort across rehabilitation settings.

 

Leadership

Chattanooga® is supported by Enovis' executive leadership, ensuring strong governance, strategic investment, and long-term innovation within a publicly traded medical technology organization.

Enovis Leadership
Driven by a commitment to MedTech innovation, Enovis' leadership prioritizes research and development, strategic acquisitions, and disciplined product advancement to keep Chattanooga the forefront of rehabilitation technology.

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Network
Chattanooga also relies on a global network of physical therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers who provide practical feedback on device usability, clinical relevance, and real-world application on our products. Our KOL network comprises a diverse group of clinicians, representing a wide range of clinical and research specialties. These experts also regularly participate in continuing education events, where they educate peers on the clinical and financial value of integrating Chattanooga products into patient care.

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Quick Stats

251 +

Pro and College Sports Teams

1.3

Million Treatments Per Month Worldwide

29

Countries with LightForce® Lasers

Our Story

Learn more about our legacy of innovation and discover where our commitment to continuous improvement came from.

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    1947

    Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by local athletic trainer Lee Jensen and his business partner Jack Walker, the Chattanooga Group began as the Chattanooga Pharmacal Company.

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    1948

    Chattanooga entered the hot and cold therapy market with the introduction of the Hydrocollator® Moist Heat Steam Pack®.

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    1958

    Launched the ColPac® reusable cold therapy pack.

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    1977

    Released the first motorized traction system, the TX® Traction Unit.

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    1980

    Introduced the Triton® MP-1 Traction System.

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    1981

    Launched the first Intelect® device, the Intelect® 200 ultrasound unit.

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    2002

    Chattanooga Group acquired by Encore Medical, which became the world’s largest physical therapy, orthopedic, and chiropractic product manufacturer.

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    2004

    ARTROMOT® CPM and Compex® added to the product portfolio. Released the Vectra® Genisys electrotherapy product line, the first modular therapy system.

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    2006

    Released the new Triton® DTS Traction Therapy System.

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    2007

    ReAble merged with DJO, a leading orthopedics company. ReAble acquired Saunders and Iomed, along with their home traction and iontophoresis ranges.

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    2011

    Introduced the world’s first wireless muscle stimulator. Intelect® RPW Shockwave and Montane Tables launched.

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    2012

    Intelect® Mobile RPW and ARTROMOT® Active-K launched.

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    2014

    Intelect® Vectra® Neo Electrotherapy System and Galaxy Tables launched

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    2015

    VitalStim Plus launched.

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    2016

    Intelect® High Power Laser and Intelect® Focus Shockwave launched.

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    2017

    Intelect® Mobile 2 RPW and Triton® DTS 6M Traction Table launched.

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    2018

    Triton® DTS 6E Traction Table released to market.

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    2019

    Continuum™ release to market.

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    2020

    A new generation of RPW device is launched with the release of the Intelect® RPW 2.

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    2021

    DJO acquires LiteCure making Chattanooga the world’s largest high power laser manufacturer and provider.

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    2022

    DJO becomes Enovis, and Enovis begins trading on the NYSE as ENOV.

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    2023

    A new generation of electrotherapy devices are launched with the Intelect® Legend 2 and Intelect® Transport 2.