Lifeward Expands Distribution Partnership with SportsMed Ltd. to Add Coverage for United Arab Emirates and Entire Gulf Cooperation Council Region

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative medical technology to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, today announced the expansion of its relationship with SportsMed Products Ltd. (“SMP Ltd.”) to include distribution of the AlterG product lines within the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) as well as throughout the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) through their Dubai-based company SportsMed Performance Trading LLC.

“Expanding our distribution capabilities into the UAE and the broader GCC is a critical step in driving the success and global reach of the AlterG product lines,” said Mark Grant, CEO of Lifeward Ltd. “We have great confidence in our long-standing partnership with SMP Ltd., whose strong history of performance with the AlterG and commitment to excellence make them the ideal partner to support this next phase of growth.”

SMP Ltd. has been the exclusive AlterG dealer within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland since 2015, with the company originating from AlterG employees from 2010. They have already sold over 300 AlterG devices, and have a strong focus on providing bespoke training, servicing and maintenance to each customer. Operating as SportsMed Performance Trading LLC in the GCC, SportsMed has already launched a new demo zone in Dubai where customers can experience the latest AlterG NEO+ system.

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About Lifeward

Lifeward designs, develops, and commercializes life-changing solutions that span the continuum of care in physical rehabilitation and recovery, delivering proven functional and health benefits in clinical settings as well as in the home and community. Our mission at Lifeward is to relentlessly drive innovation to change the lives of individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions that empower individuals to do what they love. The Lifeward portfolio features innovative products including the ReWalk Exoskeleton, the AlterG Anti-Gravity System, the ReStore Exo-Suit, and the MyoCycle FES System. Founded in 2001, Lifeward has operations in the United States, Israel, and Germany.

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