Equipment Malfunctions - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T14:45:12Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/equipment-malfunctions?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A57189&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWow! Thank you so much for po…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-10:2887274:Comment:574672010-01-10T15:52:39.446ZMarilyn St.Johnhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MarilynStJohn
Wow! Thank you so much for posting this, I'll be checking both my portables now because I never thought of <i>this</i> happening. They seem sturdy (both 500# capacity) but are different brands and get folded a lot. Glad to hear the guy is okay, but how long did it take for <i>you</i> to quiver to a stop?!
Wow! Thank you so much for posting this, I'll be checking both my portables now because I never thought of <i>this</i> happening. They seem sturdy (both 500# capacity) but are different brands and get folded a lot. Glad to hear the guy is okay, but how long did it take for <i>you</i> to quiver to a stop?! Other than at a Chiropractic…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-09:2887274:Comment:573002010-01-09T16:49:33.500ZNancy Hardestyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/NancyHardesty
Other than at a Chiropractic center I have only been on folding tables. All Reiki classes and shares I have been to use portable tables. I do Reiki at client's homes so need one in the car.<br />
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<cite>Rick Britton said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/equipment-malfunctions?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A57294&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment57294"><div>defintely worth the investment... stabilty is essential. Have never used a folding table for fear…</div>
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Other than at a Chiropractic center I have only been on folding tables. All Reiki classes and shares I have been to use portable tables. I do Reiki at client's homes so need one in the car.<br />
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<cite>Rick Britton said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/equipment-malfunctions?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A57294&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment57294"><div>defintely worth the investment... stabilty is essential. Have never used a folding table for fear of having an accident<br/> <br/>
<cite>Nancy Hardesty said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/equipment-malfunctions?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A57293&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment57293"><div>I have an obese client and I noticed the last time she got on the table it made creaking noises. I am feeling a bit nervous about the portable table I have. I will get a better table after reading this. I think I will have the current table remodeled into a permanent table with 4x4 legs and a center support system.</div>
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</blockquote> I have an obese client and I…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-09:2887274:Comment:572932010-01-09T16:16:23.521ZNancy Hardestyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/NancyHardesty
I have an obese client and I noticed the last time she got on the table it made creaking noises. I am feeling a bit nervous about the portable table I have. I will get a better table after reading this. I think I will have the current table remodeled into a permanent table with 4x4 legs and a center support system.
I have an obese client and I noticed the last time she got on the table it made creaking noises. I am feeling a bit nervous about the portable table I have. I will get a better table after reading this. I think I will have the current table remodeled into a permanent table with 4x4 legs and a center support system. I have had to repair my Pices…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-09:2887274:Comment:572122010-01-09T01:30:05.181ZKelly Groundshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/KellyGrounds
I have had to repair my Pices Dolphin massage chair twice; both times the company serviced it for free, shipping included. But I'll never buy one of those chairs again. There are too many levers that get stripped and need replaced. The first lever that adjusted the face cradle portion broke the first time I used the chair at a (Wellness Fair!) Two years later at the same Wellness Fair, the lever that adjusted the torso length snapped in half with my client in the chair! No one was hurt but it's…
I have had to repair my Pices Dolphin massage chair twice; both times the company serviced it for free, shipping included. But I'll never buy one of those chairs again. There are too many levers that get stripped and need replaced. The first lever that adjusted the face cradle portion broke the first time I used the chair at a (Wellness Fair!) Two years later at the same Wellness Fair, the lever that adjusted the torso length snapped in half with my client in the chair! No one was hurt but it's embarrassing. Next chair I'm ordering will be from good ol' Oak Works. Personally, I use an Oakworks…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-08:2887274:Comment:571892010-01-08T23:25:58.789ZCrystal Dawn Suovanenhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/CrystalDawnSuovanen
Personally, I use an Oakworks table. It holds 600 pounds and I haven't had any problems with it. The problem was with the clinic's table.
Personally, I use an Oakworks table. It holds 600 pounds and I haven't had any problems with it. The problem was with the clinic's table. All I can remember is that it…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-08:2887274:Comment:571872010-01-08T23:24:29.726ZCrystal Dawn Suovanenhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/CrystalDawnSuovanen
All I can remember is that it wasn't a name brand table. It was a three year old table that had been used in massage school classrooms, but was still under warranty. Some sort of signature table by a man who's 1st name starts with R. The owner of the clinic has been in contact with the guy, but the person want to charge $60 to fix a structural problem for his under warranty product. Lame...<br />
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All I can remember is that it wasn't a name brand table. It was a three year old table that had been used in massage school classrooms, but was still under warranty. Some sort of signature table by a man who's 1st name starts with R. The owner of the clinic has been in contact with the guy, but the person want to charge $60 to fix a structural problem for his under warranty product. Lame...<br />
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<cite>Jason Day said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/equipment-malfunctions?commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A56963&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2887274Comment56963"><div>What brand of table where you using? Certainly not one of the more established ones I hope. I think my Custom Craftworks table is one solidly built table and I can't imagine it folding like you described.<br/> <br/>
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</blockquote> What brand of table where you…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-07:2887274:Comment:569632010-01-07T23:28:57.253ZJason Dayhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/JasonDay
What brand of table where you using? Certainly not one of the more established ones I hope. I think my Custom Craftworks table is one solidly built table and I can't imagine it folding like you described.<br />
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What brand of table where you using? Certainly not one of the more established ones I hope. I think my Custom Craftworks table is one solidly built table and I can't imagine it folding like you described.<br />
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Jason Wow, I've had mine 15 years;…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-03:2887274:Comment:553202010-01-03T16:30:09.433ZRobin Byler Thomashttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/RobinBylerThomas
Wow, I've had mine 15 years; knock on wood (I'm going to go check it again). No problems and it is portable.<br />
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I bought another table, the lightest weight portable available about 10 years ago, for outcalls, that I keep in the trunk of my car. Turns out it was too light. Many elderly will sit on the side of the table as they get on or off, and the table was so light it would tip slightly towards them. I sent it back immediately for a slightly heavier table which has worked fine for the past 5…
Wow, I've had mine 15 years; knock on wood (I'm going to go check it again). No problems and it is portable.<br />
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I bought another table, the lightest weight portable available about 10 years ago, for outcalls, that I keep in the trunk of my car. Turns out it was too light. Many elderly will sit on the side of the table as they get on or off, and the table was so light it would tip slightly towards them. I sent it back immediately for a slightly heavier table which has worked fine for the past 5 years or so.<br />
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Once, however, I walked into my massage room and the ceiling fan had fallen on the table. No one there at the time but you can bet I always check the fans now too.<br />
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Much success Crystal. Hi Crystal so glad it wasn't…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-01-03:2887274:Comment:552892010-01-03T12:47:11.798ZStephen Jeffreyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/StephenJeffrey
Hi Crystal so glad it wasn't the obese client you have been getting on so well with !<br />
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It does sound like this table has a design fault for it to fail so dramatically. Thank heavens no one injured and no law suit.<br />
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Folding tables must be erected and dismantled correctly, I was always very carefull with my own but I can see if it belonged to a clinic it could be rapidly become dangerous if correct errection proceedures were not followed by lazy MTs or other therapists!<br />
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My couches are all…
Hi Crystal so glad it wasn't the obese client you have been getting on so well with !<br />
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It does sound like this table has a design fault for it to fail so dramatically. Thank heavens no one injured and no law suit.<br />
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Folding tables must be erected and dismantled correctly, I was always very carefull with my own but I can see if it belonged to a clinic it could be rapidly become dangerous if correct errection proceedures were not followed by lazy MTs or other therapists!<br />
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My couches are all electric and very solidly built however I did have a weld snap on one, but without the client noticing ( she was 33 stone) so it just goes to show we all need to be on our gaurd for defects.