5 Reasons to Invest in a Motorized Examination Table

Examination tables come in a wide variety of styles as well as price ranges. Whether you are outfitting a physical therapy clinic, a medical spa, or a chiropractic office, you will be faced with a number of choices. Exam tables can be simple with no frills or bells and whistles, or they can have numerous features and the ability to adapt to various tasks and settings.

One of the main distinctions in exam tables is the question of whether to go manual versus motorized. In some cases, a tight budget may be the deciding factor to invest in manual exam tables only; however, in most cases it is worth finding room in the budget for motorized exam tables, as you will see from the many reasons below.

Reasons to Buy a Motorized Examination Table: Our Top 5

If you are shopping for exam tables for a new practice or perhaps looking to refresh your outdated furniture and give your practice a facelift, you will want to consider motorized exam tables for a number of important reasons.

1. Patient/Client Safety

Patient safety should always be the top priority of your practice, from the products and services you offer to the tools and equipment you use to provide those services to your clients and patients. Your exam tables should be easy for patients of all ages and sizes to get on and off during their visits.

In many cases, the motorized elements of an exam table can make this process much easier, with buttons allowing them to be raised and lowered (or seats that can be reclined and raised).

If you are seeing patients or clients for physical therapy or chiropractic adjustments, for example, they may already be experiencing pain and limited mobility from an illness or injury.

The last thing you would want is for them to risk further injury getting on and off of an examination table, and a motorized exam table will be more effective when it comes to patient safety than a manual one. Additionally, some tables are geared toward accessibility and that may be important for your practice.

2. Patient/Client Comfort

Motorized exam tables also come with numerous features designed for patient comfort, from thick and supportive padding to soft and skin-friendly, easy-to-clean coverings. Motorized adjustments can also allow providers to adjust a setting to a client's specific comfort level as well.

An aesthetician can raise and lower the headpiece of an exam table or chair until the client is in the optimal position before starting a facial, for example, rather than having them lie flat on a manual table and perhaps spend the entire treatment time feeling uncomfortable.

Because the adjustments are made using motorized technology—rather than relying on human hands—they are also smooth and less disruptive to the patient's comfort.

3. Injury Prevention

When we think of examination tables and how they are designed, we are often focused on the patient or client; indeed, their safety and comfort are crucial. However, we cannot overlook how the table works for the provider as well.

Motorized tables are essential when it comes to preventing injuries such as strains and sprains for providers such as chiropractors or massage therapists. The physical demands of their own jobs can result in injury, and motorized tables greatly reduce the amount of physical stress they experience when treating patients.

4. Efficiency

By making it easier for clients and patients to get on and off of examination tables we can make the entire treatment process more efficient. This is an important advantage for a busy practice looking to manage a high number of appointments on a daily basis.

Motorized adjustments during a procedure can also make the appointment run more efficiently, whether that means adjusting a headrest during a facial or raising a table to complete a physical therapy maneuver. Patients and clients appreciate this kind of efficiency as well, getting them in and out of their treatment and back to their own busy schedules.

5. Versatility

A motorized examination table can be moved and adjusted easily, which means it may help a provider expand its offerings. An exam table that can serve many purposes is a worthwhile investment for your practice, allowing you to widen the scope of your services and meet the needs of your clients and patients.

As you consider the pros and cons of different exam tables, use these five reasons as a checklist of sorts to make sure you end up with the best table for your clients and for your budget.

At Spa Source, we offer a number of high-quality exam tables and chairs used by chiropractors, massage therapists, and aestheticians. We would love to hear from you about your exam table needs and help you choose the perfect fit for your office.

Contact Spa Source today for expert guidance on motorized exam tables as well as other tools and equipment that will ensure you can exceed your clients' expectations and establish a solid reputation that will help your business grow.