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Sidekick

Direct-to-consumer muscle recovery tools

Overview

Sidekick Tool makes and sells advanced muscle recovery devices, including muscle scrapers and vibration therapy tools, through its online store. The products are built from medical-grade stainless steel and use patented comfort grips to improve safety and ease of use. Customers can buy models like Echo, Eclipse, and Bow, each aimed at different recovery needs, and use them at home for targeted muscle relief, suitable for athletes, clinicians, and general pain relief. The company sells directly to consumers, bypassing traditional retail, and positions its tools as providing Olympic-level recovery from home. Its goal is to help people achieve professional-level muscle recovery and pain relief in a convenient, at-home setting.

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About Sidekick

Simplify's Rating
Why Sidekick is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingHealthcareConsumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$330K

Headquarters

Edmonton, Canada

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • The site updated November 7, 2026, showing active merchandising and fresh product launches.
  • Echo remains the #1 bestseller among clinicians and athletes, anchoring repeat demand.
  • Ratings above 4.7 across core products indicate strong satisfaction and cross-sell potential.

What critics are saying

  • Sidekick leans on claims like 400% blood-flow gains and 94% pain relief; regulators notice.
  • Deep discounts across 2026 products signal price pressure and weak pricing power.
  • If injury-recovery claims fail scrutiny, 2027 consumer trust collapses and DTC sales stall.

What makes Sidekick unique

  • Sidekick’s 2026 lineup bundles scrapers, balance boards, and rehab guides for home recovery.
  • Echo, Eclipse, and Bow target distinct use cases, from pinpoint pressure to larger muscles.
  • The brand pairs DTC commerce with clinician language and PT-designed routines across 50-plus injuries.

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Funding

Total Funding

$330k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Government of Canada
Apr 29th, 2022
Innovative, high-growth Edmonton companies receive federal support for scaling up, creating jobs

Federal funding of $17 million through PrairiesCan will create hundreds of jobs and help Edmonton’s most innovative and leading-edge companies grow and enter new markets.

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