Tools Of The Trade

Question 1

Prices for massage tables range from ____ to ____?

Answer 1

$200 to $600

Question 2

What are the reasons for purchasing equipment from reputable, well established manufacturer?

Answer 2

1. They provide great customer service.
2. They offer a trial period and if not satisfied, they will refund your money once equipment is returned.
3. They offer superior warranties.
4. If table is labeled as pre-owned, manufacturers will hold their value and will bring a higher resale price.

Question 3

Why does it matter where the products from a manufacturer are sold and produced?

Answer 3

In general, products made in the United States have superior construction and better overall quality than in other countries where manufacturing standards are not as stringent.

Question 4

What are the factors that play a role in portable table width?

Answer 4

1. The size of the message room.
2. The therapist height.
3. The type of clients frequently served, such as pregnant clients who need to be in a side lying position.
4. How often the table is transported.

Question 5

The ____ you are to a client’s body, the ____ leverage you have in the vertical plane.

Answer 5

Closer, More

Question 6

What are bolsters used for?

Answer 6

To reduce the length of a client when placed behind the knees or inform of the ankles.

Question 7

Portable tables that are predominantly made of wood tend to weight ____ than compared with metal tables.

Answer 7

More

Question 8

What do table frames do to portable tables?

Answer 8

They support them.

Question 9

What is an advantage to having an aluminum table?

Answer 9

They are lighter and easier to transport as well as quicker leg adjustments.

Question 10

What should you consider when selecting table padding?

Answer 10

It’s density, loft, and durability.

Question 11

What is an advantage of using high-density foam pads?

Answer 11

Generally, they have better memory (ability of the foam pad to return to its original height after being compressed.

Question 12

What does loft mean?

Answer 12

Foam Thickness

Question 13

Which type of therapist would use firmer padding rather than ultra-loft?

Answer 13

Those who use deep pressure techniques as the client will not sink into the table foam pad as pressure is being applied. It, also, prevents the loss of energy when downward pressure is applied.

Question 14

What type of therapist uses ultra-loft (thick) foam pads?

Answer 14

For the clients comfort and for those therapist that apply techniques under the clients body as they lie supine (face up).

Question 15

Approximately, how long will the foam pad last before it needs to be replaced?

Answer 15

10 Years