Physical Demands of Massage Therapy
The most valuable piece of equipment that physical and massage therapists own is their bodies. That's why its important to care for it, just as clients are encouraged to care for their bodies. This profession demands physical rigor, and burnout easily occurs. Massage therapists can get injuries in the wrist, elbows, shoulders, back, fingers, and thumbs caused by muscle and tendon injuries from overuse. In order to ensure a prolonged career, precautions such as maintaining health and proper body alignment should be taken.
Therapist Positioning
Therapists should position themselves so that their entire body is aligned with the tissue being massaged. This directs power directly into the tissues, requiring less energy from the therapist. If the therapist's body is not aligned, force is directed into other parts of the client's body, causing undo strain.
Maintaining the Correct Treatment Table Height
Massage and physical therapists employ use of their whole body when treating clients with massage. Although the upper body seems to be the most important part of the body that is used when giving a massage, the hips and legs, which are the most powerful muscles in the body, must also be used to make the best use of force. When the massage table is too high, the shoulders and upper body are doing all of the work. This causes therapists to lift their shoulders up towards the neck area, resulting in neck and upper body strain.
The Value of a Varying Height Massage Table
It's worth spending extra in order to have a table that changes in height. By varying the table's height throughout the massage, poor body mechanics can be eliminated. The massage treatment table will need to be set at varying heights, depending on the patient's body type and the area of the body the therapist is working on. For instance, for working on the back area, more pressure may want to be used in the core rather than in the calves. Clients with thicker torsos may need lower table heights, while that same client may need a higher table height for their legs.
Why Choose the Oakworks® ProLuxe (tm) Convertible Lift
The Oakworks® ProLuxe (tm) Convertible Lift provides an economical and lightweight alternative to purchasing a height adjustable table. The Oakworks ProLuxe Convertible Lift adjusts your portable table in height, converting it to an electric lift. The foldable lift can easily be transport wherever needed.
Oakworks® ProLuxe (tm) Convertible Lift Features
The Oakworks® ProLuxe (tm) Convertible Lift's patent pending design allows you to use your portable table for outcalls and to convert it to an electric lift table for use in your office. It takes just a minute to change your table back and forth. The powerful electric motor with either foot or hand control lifts your table from 20" to 36". The Oakworks ProLuxe (tm) Convertible Lift is the perfect solution for anyone with a studio practice who is also on the go.
Oakworks ProLuxe Convertible Lift Features
- Powerful electric height adjustment from 20 in. - 36 in.
- Use the portable table you already have
- Converts in less than a minute
- Change table height during treatments without disturbing your client
- Choice of hand or foot control
- Locking twin caster (one end)
Massage tables recommended for use with the ProLuxe (tm) Convertible:
Oakworks® Nova (tm) Massage Table
Oakworks® Alliance (tm) Wood or Aluminum Massage Table
Oakworks® Kela (tm) Massage Table
Oakworks® One Massage Table
Oakworks® Aurora (tm) Massage Table
ProLuxe (tm) Convertible works with major brands.
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Oakworks® ProLuxe™ Convertible
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Max. Operating Weight: Lifting Capacity 550 lbs. (Working weight is defined by the table that is mounted to the unit.)
- Table Weight: 190 lbs.
- Top: the top of your portable; rectangular, round corner, backrest
- Width: fits portable tables 27" - 33" wide
- Height Ranges: 20" - 36"
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Additional Images
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ProLuxe™ Convertible - With Portable Massage Table (Table Not Included)
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Lift with Portable Table, Closed
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Lift with Portable Table, Opened
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Lift with Portable Table On Top
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Stationary - Medium Height with Portable Table
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