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Bernard Scully’s Athlegen Table

Practitioner Profile - Bernard Scully Massage Therapist Bernard Scully is a renowned massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. Bernard has been using Athlegen products for over 30 years. Find out more about his experience with Athlegen Pro-Lift tables. Bernard's table is over 30 years old and still working perfectly.

Bernard Scully Massage Therapist – Practitioner Profile

Practitioner Profile - Bernard Scully Massage Therapist Bernard Scully is a renowned massage therapist with over 35 years of experience. Bernard has been using Athlegen products for over 30 years. Find out more about why he chose Athlegen and why he continues to recommend Athlegen in the first video of our new Practitioner Profile series.

COVID-19 Treatment Table Disinfection Guide

COVID-19 Treatment Table Disinfection Guide Last Updated: 22/02/2021 3:34 pm Athlegen usually recommends the use of gentle cleaning products to prolong the life of your table's upholstery fabric. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, patient health and safety are paramount, and table surface disinfection must take precedence over the longevity of the upholstery fabric. The use of…

Athlegen Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 Issues Last Updated: 11:00 am 05/11/2020 The current COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and changing moment by moment, bringing with it a range of uncertainties. We want to take this opportunity to update our customers on how Athlegen is working through this difficult time. Production Currently, we are continuing to manufacture with additional internal measures…

Athlegen Bushfire Appeal – Donation to CFA and RFS

Athlegen Bushfire Appeal T&C Athlegen is devastated to see the effects of the bushfires on Australia over the last few months and are committed to doing everything we can to help support those affected by these natural disasters. As part of our ongoing commitment to rural Australia, Athlegen was pleased to donate a total of…

Athlegen Bushfire Relief

Athlegen Bushfire Appeal T&C Athlegen is devastated to see the effects of the bushfires on Australia over the last few months and are committed to doing everything we can to help support those affected by these natural disasters. As part of our ongoing commitment, Athlegen will be donating $50 from every online purchase over $1000…

Points to consider before buying your next Electric treatment table

When thinking about purchasing a new electric treatment table can be a daunting task.It’s a big monetary investment and can have a pretty dramatic effect on your business. To help you prepare, I’ve put together a list of important questions to consider as you begin your quest. If you consider these and have your answers…

Treatment Table Safety with new Free Safety Poster Download

As a leading Australian manufacturer of treatment tables, we at Athlegen feel we have a social and OH & S responsibility to educate all practitioners and users on some of the potential hazards associated with power driven, height adjustable, treatment tables. Background Worldwide there have been cases of fatal crush and other serious injuries as…

Castors and why they wear out

The rubber compound castors used by Athlegen are custom manufactured to our specifications. Athlegen castors feature steel bearings (not plastic), and we do not use inferior small diameter, plastic stool castors. We use 75mm wheel diameter castors - if all other specifications are equal larger diameter castors last longer. Rubber compound (TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomers)…

Standard Operating Procedures for Treatment Tables

Every treatment table in your practice should be covered by a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). All major Australian training centres and hospitals’ use this best practice procedure. A SOP is a set of step by step instructions for carrying out a specific task. It will note the equipment that is used in the task and…

Maintenance – Your Portable Table and Face Cradle

Maintenance of your head cradle. It is important to inspect the face cradle adjusting mechanism regularly (every week), to ensure the tension is correct. It may, occasionally, be necessary to make adjustments. Failure to check and maintain the correct tension may result in the face cradle slipping during use, potentially causing injury. Check with the…

How well engineered is your portable table?

How do you know if your table is well engineered? Before you answer consider this did you know that anybody can import portable tables and sell them in Australia; and that there is no Australian Standard for portable tables. Unbelievable but true for a product that is used to treat patients on. Unscrupulous importers are…

Beauty Vs Massage What to look for when you need a table for both

In 2012 we spent four weeks visiting many factories in China. We were looking for a quality manufacturer who could make our Australian designed entry level electric Value - Lift table range, designed to compete with the influx of cheap imported tables in the Australian market. Out of the 20 factories that we visited we…

Correct Use of Adjustable Face Cradles

Adjustable angle face cradles are designed to provide a comfortable and secure support for the face (and arms, if using a prone armrest attachment). It is not designed to support body weight as most face cradles have a Maximum Work Load of 20kg. Ensure patients are instructed not to use the face cradle as an…

How to keep your portable table in a safe working condition

In a clinic or mobile environment we are asking a lot from a portable table. A table that weighs less than 12kg is expected to regularly withstand over 10 times its own weight. On top of this constant pressure is applied from all angles, whilst the table is moving and flexing in many directions - day…

Treatment Table Upholstery Care and Maintenance

If you are looking to extend the life of your treatment table, maintenance is key. Vinyl is a ongoing concern for many practitioners especially around face holes and chest areas. Vinyl is a PVC or plastic which is a naturally hard product; softeners are added during the manufacturing process to make it suitable for use…