Massage therapy tables are one of the most important of massage therapy equipment.There are 4 kinds of massage therapy tables commonly used by a massage therapist. These are:
Portable Tables: are designed to be lightweight and strong, and easy to move from location to location. These are often made with a wood or steel frame which can fold in half.
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Portable Massage Therapy Table |
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OneTouch Elite Series Portable Massage Table Teal 4S |
Fixed Tables: are tables which do not fold and are at a fixed height. They often have built-in cabinets for sheets, bolsters, lubricants and other supplies.
Hydraulic Tables: are stationary tables with a hydraulic lift to raise or lower the table easily. These are valuable when dealing with clients with mobility issues such as a physical handicap or obesity, or when several different therapists will be using the same table.
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White Hydraulic Chair |
Tables with Elevating Sections: are massage therapy tables with raising sections which put the client in a more seated, reclining, or foot-elevated position are most often found in a spa setting. These tables are also recommended for pregnant clients, to put them in a more comfortable position.
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Adapta ADP300 Treatment Table |
When choosing massage therapy tables, a massage therapist should consider whether clients will be seen only in office, or in their homes also for clients with special needs and cases.
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