Injuries are a part of life for athletes at every level of competition, from junior high to the pro leagues. Taping allows the athlete to continue to play, or to facilitate healing by providing support to the injured area, while other treatments, such as the application of heat or cold packs, alleviate discomfort.

When an injury needs evaluation or treatment, the athlete needs to be sitting or lying down on a comfortable surface, such as a taping or treatment table can provide, where the trainer can access the injured area without creating further discomfort for either the trainer or the athlete. Here are a few superior quality taping and treatment tables offered by Rehabmart.

With storage space built into the base and optional back and leg lifts, any locker room would happily welcome the Athletic Edge Open Training Table. It comes standard with a choice of a laminate or padded top upholstered in a choice of ten colors; a wood or sturdy laminate base in a choice of oak, cherry, maple, or fashion gray; and adjustable shelves to configure the storage space for optimal organization. Highlights include doors and handles for the built-in storage space; an adjustable back rest that provides support at a variety of angles; and leg lifts that can be adjusted up to 45 degrees.

In addition to training rooms, the Eurotech Trademark Treatment Table would be a good addition to chiropractic offices thanks to optional lumbar, cervical, and pelvic drops. Standard features include comfort cushions in a choice of ten colors; a tilting head piece; a breakaway abdominal; adjustable face cushions; and a paper roll with a guide bar and cutter, as well as an ankle extension that may be elevated. Other highlights include elevation, allowing the table to be raised from its standard 18-inch height by up to eight inches; a voltage converter; and firm foam for enhanced comfort.

Co-designed by Kyle Turner, the Kansas City Royals’ assistant trainer, the LAST Therapy Table was created with the needs of athletes and their therapists in mind. It is height adjustable from 20 to 38 inches and depending on the model, can support a standard 400 pounds or 650 pounds for the heavy duty option. The frame is crafted from precision-cut steel and allows bilateral training as well as full range-of-motion exercises on models with the optional adjustable top. Two inch-thick foam upholstered in a choice of ten colors cushions either the fixed or adjustable tops with an optional nose hole. The LAST's height can be easily adjusted with single foot or hand controls, a dual foot control or a foot bar. It measures 84 inches long and 30 inches wide.

Thanks to its standard head support with face hole and arm supports, the TRE-CH3 Electric Treatment Table lends itself to patient comfort during a variety of procedures. Its 115-volt motor can lift up to 300 pounds and is operated by either a single or dual foot switch, adjusting the table height between 20 and 37.5 inches. To accommodate a wide variety of patient heights, the ankle rest may be extended. The frame is made of white powder-coated metal that provides durability and an attractive appearance. Upholstery comes in a choice of ten colors to compliment any decor.

The Athletic Edge Triple Taping Station allows trainers to work on more than one athlete at a time. The wood or laminate base comes in a choice of oak, cherry, maple or fashion gray, and is made with strong glue and dowel construction. Storage cabinets and drawers are located between and beneath each seat. The taping modules come in a choice of 36 or 42 inches high by 24 or 26 inches wide and can support up to 450 pounds. Options include wall pads that serve as back rests; drawers; and comfortable foot extenders.

Taping and training tables are suitable for use in therapy centers and health care clinics
as well as training rooms for professional and amateur athletes alike.

Fran Jablway,
Senior Medical Consumer Writer
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO