Treatment tables and other rehab equipment must have the capacity to endure the daily stress and force required for physical therapists to do their jobs. Some of the treatments are very rigorous. For this reason, treatment table makers use hardwoods, bamboo, powder-coated steel, or aluminum. These materials are long-lasting and low maintenance. When constructed in an H-Brace design, the treatment table frames can’t wobble or tilt, and it is capable of handling between 300 to 900 lbs.
Most treatment tables have 2-inch foam-filled mats covered with heavy-gauge, water-resistant vinyl, or similar upholstery. These materials make the mats puncture and tear-resistant.