Sling therapy frames

Practical suspension therapy tables for clinical use

A sling table is an individual aid that can be used during a physiotherapeutic measure for certain clinical pictures or permanent pain.

Sling table therapy was invented in Norway about 20 years ago and has now proven to be a useful form of therapy worldwide. In addition, sling therapy is constantly being expanded with additional aids and with the cooperation of other forms of therapy.
There are various therapy options in combination with suitable accessories and special exercises that can be used on the sling table. Full or partial suspensions enable targeted relief of painful or immobile areas of the body. Due to the many possible uses, it is possible to treat all areas of the body and train muscles. Sling therapy is also suitable for making a more precise diagnosis if the affected area could not previously be clearly located. A clear diagnosis is often not possible because the pain radiates into the surrounding body region due to inflammation.

The patient initially lies down on a standard therapy table. Some of the slings are already on the table directly under the patient. Alternatively, the therapist places his patient in a suitable position. The patient or individual areas of the body can be lifted using slings that are attached to the sling table above with snap hooks. This reduces the body's own weight. All movement sequences spontaneously become easier for the patient.
By adjusting the tensile load on the individual slings, corresponding body regions, extremities and joints can be treated gently and painlessly. Nerve roots and joints in particular are greatly relieved by appropriate trains. Your own gravity is suspended by the individual pull. Additional accessories can be used for targeted muscle strengthening, which is necessary after an operation. To ensure versatile use of the sling table, you can use other exercises and physiotherapy in addition to sling therapy. Weight blocks, sandbags and a combination with other forms of therapy are suitable for this.

The treatment on the sling table should only take place if the circulation is stable. Sling treatment is not recommended for open injuries, acute skin eczema or burns, as the wounds can become irritated and cause unnecessary pain.

Sling therapy is useful for surgical, neurological and orthopedic diseases as well as after surgery. The sling table is primarily suitable for treatments in the head and neck area as well as tension and spinal problems. Long-term pain caused by herniated discs or restrictions in the joints can also be treated with the sling table. Due to the versatile usability of the slings with various accessories, the treatment of skin and muscle shortening, rheumatism and osteoarthritis is also possible. All treatment and therapy methods ensure that the patient can move freely and without pain in everyday life.
The therapy on the sling table is suitable for all age groups. Older people with significant mobility restrictions in particular benefit from sling treatment. Athletes and people who want the fastest possible recovery will find an appropriate and effective treatment option with sling therapy.
Sling therapy is not only necessary for acute complaints. At the same time, the sling table offers many options for strengthening and safely building muscles after a long hospital stay. This form of rehabilitation is gentle and safe.

You can purchase a sling table used. However, this should be used for private use. For safety reasons, it is advisable to only perform all exercises on your own body. One other person should only serve as help. Treatment of other people may only be carried out by a doctor or therapist. After a treatment, you have the opportunity to use further specified exercises on the sling table after consultation.
When purchasing for private use, you should pay attention to safety and hygiene. The sling table must be securely attached and is primarily used as an aid for muscle building or training. If there is acute pain or limited movement after surgery, the sling table is used during physical therapy. Medical therapy should therefore always be discussed with and carried out by a doctor or physiotherapist. Incorrect use of weights can counteract the healing process.

For commercial use of the sling table, appropriate hygiene and safety measures must be taken in accordance with certain guidelines in order to then receive commercial approval. Since the sling tables in a physiotherapy practice are exposed to a lot of strain, they should be attached to the ceiling or wall by a specialist. If you choose a movable sling table with a complete frame, all individual parts must also be professionally assembled and screwed together. The construction is then tested for commercial use.

Buying a suspension therapy table

When purchasing a sling table, it is important to make sure that it meets the desired requirements. For both commercial and private use, it is important that the sling table is versatile and tailored to the needs of the patient.
A physio practice needs a flexible sling table with sufficient accessories. Since patients are treated with different characteristics and symptoms, it is an advantage if individual equipment in different sizes and designs is already available.

There are sling tables for mounting on the ceiling or wall and as a uniform and movable frame. The sling tables for wall and ceiling mounting are suitable for small rooms. You must ensure that the sling table is securely attached to the wall/ceiling. The frame must be anchored in solid masonry to ensure a firm hold.
There are various manufacturers who specialize in the construction of sling tables, constantly improving the quality and taking the needs of customers and patients into account. You can purchase the sling table including the basic equipment. You can also purchase additional sling equipment. There are different sling table suspensions and various accessories for versatile sling therapy. When purchasing, you must ensure that the accessories are suitable for the intended use. The slings and the sling set may only be used for the prescribed body regions and forms of therapy. There may be restrictions if, for example, a foot sling is used for the neck, as the foot sling has a different shape than a head and neck sling.

The accessories are made of skin-friendly material. The slings are mainly made from cotton. Stable utensils and the sling table are made of high-quality metals that cannot cause allergies. All accessories should be cleaned after each use and changed at regular intervals or replaced if damaged. There are special products and hygiene products for intensive cleaning. It is also recommended to use suitable supports and protective covers.
The sling table is often used as therapy for a herniated disc. The pain can be localized and spontaneously relieved by a measured pull of the appropriate slings.

The cost depends on the intended use and the treatment density. A sling table for ceiling mounting costs around 500 euros without accessories. Investing in a sling table with accessories for versatile use is worthwhile and has now become indispensable, especially in a physiotherapy practice. The demand from patients and the doctors treating them is constantly increasing.
You can buy sling tables without hesitation online or directly from a medical supply store. Since the sling tables are sometimes very bulky, they cannot always be picked up on site. When purchasing a sling table from a specialist retailer, you can get additional advice if you are unsure about your purchase. When ordering online, you have the opportunity to purchase a variety of additional accessories from various providers and receive an immediate overview of the necessary data as well as helpful reviews of the selected products.

The suspension therapy table and accessories

The sling table can be used variably and is therefore suitable for different therapies. In combination with other therapeutic measures, the patient can be helped effectively and painlessly through the targeted use of individual slings. The patient is stabilized and relieved by different trains or has the opportunity to carry out light and heavy exercises independently on the sling table. Additional accessories such as different weights, spring balancers and slings in different designs can be attached.

Basically, to use the sling table, you need special sling equipment, such as fixation straps, holding brackets and carabiner hooks. You can also use additional accessories for special therapy variants. There are slings in different sizes for different parts of the body, various weight blocks, a spring balance, elastic bands, sandbags and pulleys. The physiotherapist can also use other aids from his practice. Therapy with a sling table can be supplemented with many trained methods and utensils.

The exercises on the sling table can be carried out creatively. This gives the patient the opportunity to coordinate his movements. If pain occurs, individual movement sequences can be stopped immediately by the patient or physiotherapist or resumed as needed. Depending on the type of therapy and the patient's condition, the patient can be treated lying down, sitting or standing. A therapist must always be available for individual exercises in order to be able to help the patient quickly in an emergency.

Please note that the accessories must be tailored to the body size so that the corresponding body region can be trained gently. The individual slings should be used for the prescribed body parts. There are special slings for the head, neck, arms, pelvis, legs and other body regions and extremities. This enables versatile and, above all, effective use of the sling table.

The sling table consists of a stable frame with a grid grid. The carabiner hooks with the loops are attached to the existing grid. Alternatively, certain knotting techniques can be used. As an optimal aid, there are books and instructions with basic techniques that make it particularly easier for private individuals to use the sling table. You will usually receive this when you purchase a sling table.

Sling table for a herniated disc

In the case of a herniated disc and the associated pain, subsequent therapy with a sling table is particularly effective. Patients who have been living with acute pain for a long time regularly use pain-relieving sling therapy. The affected intervertebral disc is intensively treated by a physiotherapist by pulling with a spring. The pelvis and leg suspension on the patient is primarily used here. This form of therapy often has an immediate pain-relieving and relaxing effect on the patient. Many patients no longer feel pain for a period of time after the first treatment. In order to permanently relieve the pain, the patient must repeat this therapy at regular intervals.

Before this therapy, all diagnoses, findings and treatment methods must be exchanged between the treating doctor and the physiotherapist in order to achieve successful sling therapy. It is important that the therapist is informed about other medical conditions or movement restrictions. The physiotherapist always consults with the patient to address any improvements or complaints. This means that incorrect treatment can be ruled out.
Sling therapy can be supplemented with other therapy methods. These include mud therapy, massages and cryotherapy.

Each move can be varied individually by the physiotherapist, which specifically relieves the affected intervertebral disc. The pulls are applied to different degrees for each patient. The pulling force depends on body weight and other physiological problems. Through direct communication between the patient and the therapist, the pain can be localized and then alleviated with flexible therapy.
The inflammation of the affected area creates fluid. This secreted fluid causes the surrounding area of ​​the body to become particularly irritated and painful. The various alternating pulls of the loops provide relief as the resulting fluid is transported away and therefore no longer exerts pressure on any part of the body. However, sling therapy is not the sole healing method. The therapy is used in combination with medical treatment and helps patients move painlessly. Special exercises with the sling table can also be considered as follow-up treatment after an operation.
Sling therapy eliminates the need for patients to take strong painkillers and prevents possible drug dependence as well as intolerances or side effects.

After successful pain relief, the patient's protective posture is permanently reduced. In particular, patients who previously lived with long-term pain have developed a misalignment of the body. This often invisible protective posture can lead to further pain in the predominantly stressed areas of the body. This in turn often leads to incorrect diagnoses and treatments. The neck area in particular can be stressed by a misalignment and lead to permanent headaches. It is therefore important that the cause is identified accurately and treated correctly. Disc problems can have a negative impact on the entire body.
With the walking suspension on the sling table, it is possible to reduce the existing protective posture in the long term and stimulate the muscles. The patient is positioned in such a way that this therapy is comfortable and painless. The patient is no longer in a predominantly lying position, but can continue the therapy while standing with appropriate suspensions. The patient can counteract his protective posture on the sling table with coordinated exercises.