Massage tables: types, characteristics, how to choose, manufacturers

Properly selected table - Tools masseur. Professional design will ensure patient comfort and ease of the master. The selection criteria relate not only to the functional features of the device, but also to its mobility.

Types of massage tables

Among the variety of types and models of massage tables can be divided into fixed and folding (portable).

Stationary. This type of design has sufficient dimensions, slightly and hardly. This explained their use in specialized treatment rooms, inpatient units, beauty salons.

Typically, this option is equipped with a movable headrest, improving the position of the neck and head, which positively affects the quality of work through the zone. Tables made of solid wood and high-strength steel.

Q-factor design and functionality make them quite expensive.

Folding. Masseurs used at home or to work with the customer's premises. Characterized by compact dimensions, ease the ability to take shape.

When folded, the portable table fits in a trunk of a car, while having a weight of 20 kg. Feet device can be easily adjusted, which allows the massage therapist to set on an uneven surface structure.

Thanks to the easy and inexpensive materials, folding model is popular.

Massage couch. This is a simplified view of a portable device. Couches are available without any additional hardware, not height adjustable. But there are couches models that fold in half and have a hole for the face.

Massage table is used for all kinds of massage: cosmetic, therapeutic, rehabilitation, training, using face masks and spa equipment. Prerequisites for the procedure in a specialized unit:

• Temperature 15-45 C
• Relative Humidity at 25 C is not more than 80%

If the design includes the armrests, their adjustment is carried out after placing the patient on the surface. A massage for the convenience and comfort of the patient's work, the master changes the location of the head restraint and armrests.

After the procedure, the therapist down to the starting position of the movable table top that enables the patient to rise freely.

Characteristics massage tables

When choosing a massage table should pay attention to its parameters.

Width It ranges from 50 to 80 cm. For convenience, the width should be sufficient, under the standard it is 70-76 cm. If the worktop is too wide, the massage therapist will have to pull that affect the hand fatigue and quality procedures.

Skinny models are equipped with additional arms, raised and lowered by the client.

Length countertops is 184-220 cm. Optimum - 185 cm. The patient has to fit in a full-length, head and legs should not hang. Current models have "adjust" property of the client's growth, the width is not changed.

Height design is an important parameter on which depends the quality of the wizard. Feet are regulated to a height of 55 to 85 cm. Thanks to this massage therapist selects the desired position for the job.

legs adjustment mechanism is of 3 types:

• telescopic legs mounted on a metal frame products are regulated by pressing the latch button
• screw-mounted on the legs of a model with a frame made of wood
• hydraulic adjustment system equipped dimensional stationary structure

Forms of massage tables:

• rectangular
• an hourglass

Proper massage table has a movable headrest or a hole for the face, as lying with head turned to the side for a long time causes discomfort to the patient and affect the quality of procedure.

The headrest is adjustable in angle by fixing the head in position.

section

Depending on the complexity of the design massage tables available 1, 2, or 3-sectioned.

• 1-section It has no moving parts. This is a simplified version, sometimes it comes with a hole for the face.
• 2-cell It includes a movable part of the foot or the head restraint. When lifting the foot of the table, the patient lying on his back, is provided for the desired position kneading lower extremities.
• 3-section equipped with a movable headrest and countertop divides into 2 zones. Sometimes, these tables are called 7-fold, thanks to 4 additional palm rest.

These devices are equipped with an electric motor, which allows to adjust the appropriate sections during operation:

• When raising the head of the customer is provided to "half-sitting"
• Raised foot section locks the legs in the drain position
• Raising the middle part is used to stretch the spinal department
• Raising his foot, and the middle section is provided after the fixing leg stretching function and drainage

Such designs are the most comfortable, but the price is much higher.

Master works before choosing a table, you must decide what kind of massage. To fit the classical procedure 1 or 2-fold device.

If the procedure is carried out on complex parts of the body (on the spine or cervical spine), there will be appropriate variant with enhanced functionality.

"Payload"

Standard massage tables can withstand the weight of up to 200 kg. Contact with the product should be cautious. Sharp Jumping and jumping through the half Crank legs that subsequently lead to breakage of the elements.

Movement

Stationary models with hydraulic system quite heavy. If necessary, the movement of their parts better to buy construction on wheels.

accessories

The medical cabinets with the use disposable paper towels. Special holder for paper roll is attached to the rear of the chassis. Pillow face help to take a comfortable position for a long time.

Massage rollers are used to give the necessary fixation parts of the body. Stands for aromatic oils conveniently used during the oriental massage.

Benefits

In recent years, demand for folding massage tables. Portable design is convenient during assembly and easy migration wizard during outbound customer service. Foldable model in functionality is not inferior to fixed:

• withstands the weight of at least 200 kg
• Aluminum support is durable and reliable in use, does not corrode
• support of the tree is stable and environmentally friendly
• a thin coating facilitates the weight of the structure, has the required rigidity-softness ratio
• It folded in the form of a suitcase for easy transport of products
• installed anywhere
• height adjustable
• section heads and backs change to the desired angle
• headrest with a hole for the face and the cap is removable
• equipped with armrests
• massage rollers are enclosed in the kit to some models
• includes a guarantee that life will vary depending on the model

In the salons and medical offices in the presence of a large number of patients the best option - fixed table:

• withstand a static load of 1000 kg, with the master pressure during operation
• the number of sections is up to 10, making the most ergonomic design
• availability of tables for storing accessories
• It is regulated by an automatic mechanism by means of a foot pedal, increasing the life of feet Wear
• It used to provide multiple services (massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology)
• numerous design options allow you to pick a model for any interior

When working in the basin conditions, baths and saunas released model takeaway, made entirely from bamboo. This table is suitable for both dry and wet massages.

Specialized clinics can buy models of any level: for pregnant women, children and people who are overweight.

Problems

folding:

• Metal frames with rope load are not stable. If the weight is moved closer to the end, the movable section can be folded in half
• Ropes strung around the perimeter of the base hinder comfortable setting leg massage therapist at work
• Eyelet for persons without plugs can cause discomfort to the patient
• Additional movable sections for the arms and legs design burden and reduce resistance
• Couch over 20 kg too heavy for transportation and weighs less than 12 kg speaks of insecurity and hazards associated with using

• The width of more than 70 cm and a length exceeding 180 cm complicate product portability
• Cheap upholstery often brings trouble. Lying on the cheap leatherette client sweats, or vice versa, it is freezing.
• Adjustable feet with additional nodes are not reliable. They quickly become loose and sometimes break. It is better to adjust the height once sawed off the extra inches.
• A serious drawback - unreliable design. For a home of rare procedures such option is ideal. But with heavy use of a few months he was shaken, it becomes unstable.

stationary:

• The absence of the lifting mechanism on some devices
• Without lift motor. The device is raised and lowered by means of a pedal, which is not always convenient to make in the course of work
• Some models snascheny Z-shaped frame, which is at the rise of the masseuse pulls up, and vice versa. It is not very convenient in operation. In addition, when shifting the center of gravity at the section with the Z-shaped frame one edge is loosened and the device can roll
• The absence of the wheels on some models complicates their movement

For medical centers with a daily flow of patients is recommended to get both.

How to choose a massage table

The main table selection criteria - performance and technical characteristics. In appearance they resemble each other, but when choosing a massage table should pay attention to certain points:

• To determine the purpose of the purchase. For occasional home use or for fielding practice suit folding option.

When you work in a medical office - it is better to pay attention to a stationary device with enhanced functional features.

• surface of the upholstery material is selected from environmentally friendly soft tissue or skin on cotton basis without significant bends and folds. In such a coating to the patient to lie more pleasant than with hard surface protuberances.
• The filler is made of synthetic foam. The lighter the vehicle, the more it sags under the client's body. Select best option from a semi-rigid surface.

additional bedding available for patients sensitive skin.

• An important parameter - stability. Stationary models are heavy, couch mounted on a solid steel or wooden structure. There are also combined frames, combining metal and wood.

Folding tables due to its lightness does not always have a strong frame. When purchasing a mobile device should pay attention to its support, the framework must not sway and creak.

• Pay attention to the manufacturer. In the Russian market are often of poor quality Chinese model issued for the Italian or Japanese.
• The certificate on the medical device.

Which is better

Good folding massage table should possess characteristics:

• narrow bed
• Metal carcass
• Non-adjustable height legs
• Road Paving
• Hole face with stopper
• Without further sections
• On the cover complete

If you work in an office or showroom, without going to the customers - better to choose a multi-sectional stationary device with an electric motor and additional devices.

When you select a stationary table, consider the following factors:

• narrow couch
• X-shaped frame with the electric
• Mandatory for the head section with adjustable angle
• leather cover
• Wheels for movement
• Taped to a sheet of paper

Multisection devices are not popular among massage therapists. They are expensive in price, with the rare use of all movable parts. Some stand under the arms and sometimes even a hindrance.

How to use

All sporting or medical equipment needs proper use and care.

• Temperature and humidity. Any material from which the table is made - a wooden or metal frame, it can be used in a room with a temperature of not higher than 50 and not less than 5 degrees.

Negative temperature after six months bring the product unusable. High humidity will adversely affect the support and lead to corrosion of metal structural elements.

Acceptable use humidifier and air purifier to create a comfortable atmosphere.

• Assembling and folding device It carried out according to the instructions.

For this:

1. Each time check the cables strength fasteners
2. Choose a flat and hard surface that legs are flush
3. When folded, the "hide" table in the soft case, it will protect the product from contamination and damage

• Load. If set, the leg structure should not be exposed to extremes of over two-centimetric flooring. Before buying a table, it is necessary to determine the range of loads.

To do this, calculated the maximum possible customer weight and pressure from the master during the procedure.

Operating:

1. Do not create a double burden.
2. Do not allow the customer to get up on the couch legs.
3. Vstavatnuzhno lie down and carefully, without jerks.
4. After each session is required to change the disposable wipe the surface of the sheet and a soft sponge with detergent. Before beginning the following procedure, let the tabletop dry. Electric motors before cleaning, disconnect from the network.
5. Every third month the technical inspection of the product.
6. Models equipped with electrical equipment should not be left on after use.
7. Before connecting to a network, make sure that the AC mains voltage matches the requirements specified in the instructions.

Compliance with the rules of operation will allow the product last longer and keep the original quality.

Guarantee

Guarantee for medical equipment provided by the manufacturer. Usually it is 36 months from the date of sale.

In the event of faults in the equipment during the warranty period, the manufacturer will replace the parts for free, or exchange the product.

• Massage products heating are guaranteed by the manufacturer of infrared tape.
• After the expiry of the guarantee repairs and the massage device is held by the buyer.
• Massage table is taken in for repair in the original packaging and with the presence of the warranty card.
• Refund or exchange is possible not later than 14 days from the date of purchase.
• The guarantee does not apply to soft parts, the surface of the synthetic leather, electric plug and cord.
• When you try to self-repair, the warranty will be void.
• Delivery of the product for repair or replacement is carried out for a new buyer.

Faults and repairs

Modern countertops comfortable thanks to soft upholstery. But due to the influx of customers, the use of massage oils and creams interior spoils, vehicle wear and prominaetsya.

Will help solve the problem of hauling. Drag the furniture can be a specialized agency, but you can own.

You will need:

1. filler (foam or other suitable structure)
2. fabric for upholstery (leather, leatherette)
3. glue
4. Stapler

• The amount of filler and upholstery calculated from the tabletop size. Remove the old upholstery and secure the new will not be difficult for anyone who is even slightly knows how to keep tools in his hands.
• At failure of the moving parts have to replace the old with new screws. You can buy them in a specialty store.

• If sections corroded and difficult to move, they are sufficient to grease the mechanism with engine oil.
• If shattered wooden structure, it is possible to purchase cables with rubber nozzles and pull them between the legs.
• Faulty electrical equipment, not likely to be home repair. First we need to make a diagnosis products, identify the cause and then proceed to repair.
• The required replacement of complex electrical components manufactured in specialist equipped for this room. Therefore, self-electric mechanism is not recommended to repair.

Manufacturers of massage tables

Massage tables are products of Russian and foreign manufacturers. Anyone can buy the products you liked the company. Today's models are the best quality and reasonable prices.

• Italian massage tables Anatomico They have a distinctive feature: lightweight frame of aluminum or beech wood and upholstery material premium.

The equipment looks uncomplicated and compact, without unnecessary accumulations that allows models to be used in the most prestigious medical institutions and beauty salons. Massage equipment is tested by professional doctors of the country.

• Russian company DFC together with Chinese partners develops and produces equipment for gyms, health centers and entertainment organizations.

Folding massage tables DFC made of durable materials, feature stylish appearance, ergonomic and functional.

The company is constantly updating the products, models of portable devices are available in several colors, different sizes and options.

• Company FysioTech It produces equipment from Finland for the physiotherapy room. Laser cutting elements correctly combines the connection metal housing parts, which are processed according to RAL standards.

Packaging products provides maximum safety during transport. The production line is constantly updated. The company provides 10-year warranty on all products and not getting negative reviews.

• The Russian company Gelioks has authority. Massage products this company is equipped with German engines Hanning, allowing to withstand up to 800 kg.

For a surface used artificial leather upholstery German firm Vowalon, similar in quality to natural. the frame assembly and its color is produced in accordance with RAL standards.

• Lojer - offers a unique selection of Finnish medical furniture. Massage tables are equipped with hydraulic and electric system. Natural variants of upholstery and all the necessary accessories will help pick up the model of the customer's requirements.

The Finnish company makes technical inspection service and supply of spare parts for its products. Lojer provides a guarantee for products of 2 to 10 years.

• American company USMedica It focuses on output, which helps improve the body's condition, reduce stress and tension. Massage equipment developed based on modern technologies with design development.

The shortest delivery times and an assortment of highlights USMedica competitors. In addition to fixed and folding equipment company produces models for the SPA aromatic massage. In Russia, the brand is moving, involved in city exhibitions.

• Vision - a subsidiary of the US corporation JohnsonHealthTechCoLtd produces the best medical simulators. Vision manufactures portable massage tables with high strength.

Power design worked, it has a sturdy dynamic resistance. Interior and chassis are made of certified products. Products are resistant, lightweight and elegant appearance.

All Time Vision products are not just awarded prizes and has been in the US sales leader.

• The Japanese manufacturer Yamaguchi It specializes in the sales of medical furniture, massagers, beauty aids. Stationary furniture can withstand loads of up to 1,000 kg, equipped with electronic devices, stylish design.

Portable and versatile products are stable and safe, regulated, have no sharp edges, easy to clean and disinfect. When buying an expensive massage table company provides credit and free shipping.

All of these companies have produced certificates for the equipment.