A tilt table has vital advantages as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for a medical professional. For example, when a patient feels light-headed or faints regularly, a cardiologist may conduct a diagnostic test using a tilt table to determine the cause. With this specialized table, doctors can elevate the patients’ heads above the rest of their bodies to complete diagnostic measurements of their blood pressure and heart rate.
For bedridden or physically unsteady patients, a tilt table provides a means of assisting them in tilting their bodies at various angles to the horizontal plane. The benefits for these patients are better ventilation, more weight-bearing strength on the lower limbs, sensory stimulation, and the ability to exercise without gravitational constraints.