anyone have experience with OMT and this table

[applicant2002]

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I was looking back at some old threads on OMT tables and many suggested that massage tables have too much foam compared with OMT tables for performing HVLA. However, many also stated that many of the OMT tables were also advertised as massage tables...

So I'm a little lost as to whether I can actually rely on a "massage" table or not.

Does anyone have experience with this table:
Thanks a million!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F5JQLE/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-4027243-5483836

 

[Krazykritter]

That table looks very similar to the ones that are sold at DMU as OMM tables. As long as it has an adjustable height & removable head piece (which it appears to have) it should be just fine. Good price too...

 

[Dr JPH]

There are a few things you want to consider when buying an OMT table:

1. Adjustable legs
2. Removable headrest
3. Ease of transport (does it have a case or simply fold onto itself)
4. Working patient weight (NOT static weight)
5. Thickness of foam
6. Width of table

Adjsutable legs are great and necessary. The width of the table is an issue...too narrow and your patient doesnt feel secure. Too wide and you cannot work comfortably.

Heavy tables or tables that dont have a separate carrying case should be avoided....tough to transport and their surface can get damages.

A removable headrest gives you added working length.

You want a table that can support your heavier patients but also a table that wont collapse when you HVLA thrust a patient into the table.

MOST IMPORTANTLY...look for a table with THIN foam lining. A thick foam lining, while comfortable for the patient, can make it difficult to give you a solid surface on which to do an HVLA thrust technique.

This is the problem with Massage Tables...they often have very thick foam (3+ inches).

Personally I like a table with no more than 1.5 inches of foam lining it.

Also be aware of the price...you very often get what you pay for.

 

[Kuba]

I dont know anything about OMT tables, but that DOES NOT look sturdy.

 

[loulou]

http://www.lifetimerint.com/tables.html

 

[bellagrace]

Here is the company I bought my table from, and let me tell you they are great!! The table is an investment, and they dont come cheap. However, OE's tables have a lifetime transferrable warranty, so if for any reason the table breaks or anything on it breaks, they will replace it. You will pay more money now, but you will end up paying more if you get a massage table and your localized thrusts in hvla crack it in half. The company was started by osteopathic students years ago and they hired an engineer to craft the strongest table possible. All i can say is that i'm really happy with mine, and there are all sorts of pretty colors too! Also, if you aren't currently in school, you can often get student discounts on tables if you go through your UAAO (osteopathic manipulation club). www.oemedical.com

 

[emeddo]

Bellagrace is right, the tables are really good. There is a video of the doctor that started the company jumping up and down on his table trying to break it (he is a pretty decent size person) and anyways he never did and still uses the table for treatments today. I looked at all kinds of different tables before I settled on this brand. I knew it would cost a little more money, but I also know I don't ever have to buy another table and that is worth the little extra money up front. If anything at all at least wait until you are in school before you buy a treatment table. You will be able to get better discounts and talk to practicing physicians about what they use.

 

[applicant2002]

Thanks to all!