(Some tables have holes on both sides, so the whole head / foot thing is generally a mute point.) Types of Endplates: Further Considerations One further consideration is that if you find yourself needing reiki plates, consider the cable system of the table. It includes the support of the low endplate on one side of the massage table (generally the foot of the massage table) and reiki plates at the other (usually the head) end of the table. Types of Endplates: The High / Low option High / Low plates is a new method. Their ankles will be resting on the low bar, but this has not been reported to be a problem. A massage therapist can get their legs under the table. This is superior structurally, and it is still thicker than a normal endplate.
Some smart person decided it would be better to move the plate near the bottom of the legs than to move the plate to the top just under the frame. Low Endplates A new, and very strong, option is low endplates. Although this option is perfectly strong and safe, we suggest normal end plates unless you need this particular option. The plate is sometimes two to three times thicker than a normal end plate to make up for the structural integrity that is lost by not having the plate in the optimal location and having the part be narrower that spans the gap between the left and right legs. This allows for more access to the client, especially for Reiki techniques. Reiki endplates are generally in the shape of an upside down U, so that the part of the plate that crosses between the legs is at the very top of the legs of the massage table, out of the way of the Massage Therapist's knees when seated on a stool. Reiki endplates - a few inches tall and about 3/8 inch thick. Obviously, having a wooden plate between the legs of the table at knee level makes this difficult. Some therapists while using a massage stool need to get their knees under the massage table to get closer than normal to a client. They add support and stability to a table however, their placement limits access for some types of massage.
Standard endplates can be from several inches to a foot tall, usually about an 1/8" thick, and are mounted on the legs of the massage table at about knee level. Sometimes manufacturers will offer a combination of endplates, called hi/low plates.
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Although end plates for different portable massage tables look quite different, there are three main types: Standard endplates and Reiki endplates which are both very common, and low endplates which are less common and rarely used. Customers often think that end plates can be swapped out from one table to another but because they are a structural part of the table, endplates are permanent and can not be replaced. It also keeps the legs from wanting to spread apart under load. It's our job at Massage King to help you stay on that cutting-edge to get the best massage table for your needs and your budget.įound at the head and foot of the massage table, this structural support adds stability to the table and prevents the massage table from shaking during a massage. Each manufacturer is tweaking their design and features. The massage industry as a whole is always changing to keep current with the latest in massage and latest innovation.
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Ready to buy a new portable massage table? Read this article to be informed about your choices and the options that are available on portable massage tables for sale from nearly every professional massage table manufacturer. Understanding Portable Massage Table Features
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