As our population ages it’s becoming more and more important for medical and medi-spa facilities to be outfitted with the best medical equipment possible. Since a wide variety of care is needed, this also means that both physical and massage therapy and athletic training industries have to be in the position to deliver the best care possible to their patients. Knowing this, Source One Medical has always sought to deliver the best quality medical supplies to their consumers, including medical tables.

Because the medical industry deals with patients that are sick or injured in some way, it’s important that the quality of products not be overlooked, and Oakworks Medical Tables takes that philosophy to heart. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality therapy tables, fluoroscopy tables, positioning devices and accessories, Oakworks has been developing safe, reliable and ergonomically designed tables for over 25 years. And fortunately, Source One Medical, Inc. has been a top reseller of Oakworks products for almost five years.

For those in the Medical industry, Oakworks manufactures a wide variety of tables including imaging, orthopedic, ultrasound, and exam/treatment tables.

Imaging Tables

Fluoroscopy and imaging tables are used for a variety of different procedures. Some of the most common include:

• lumbar and cervical ESI (epidural steroid injection)
• radiofrequency lesioning
• discogram, pain management
• radiology
• facet block
• stellate ganglion block
• intradiscal diagnostics and therapeutics
• anesthesia
• bariatric treatment.

Although not all of the imaging tables are C-Arm tables, the ones that are not are compatible with C-Arm products. Oakworks imaging and fluoroscopy tables are ideal for those with pain management practices, surgical centers and other multi-disciplinary medical facilities.

Orthopedic Tables

Oakworks orthopedic tables support a wide range of medical treatments. A lot of the orthopedic tables offered by Oakworks make wheelchair transfers easy, and also offer optimum positioning and improved access to the different areas of the spine. Oakworks orthopedic tables are ideal for those working in orthopedics, hospitals, vertebroplasty, discography, physical therapy, private practice/pediatrics, surgery centers, cervical & lumbar ESI, kyphoplasty, pain management and occupational therapy.

Ultrasound Tables

An ultrasound table can be just as important as the ultrasound equipment itself. In order to get a clear picture, patients often need to be reclining or sitting in an optimal position. Oakworks recognizes that not all ultrasounds procedures have the same requirements, and thus have designed four different tables with versatile, durable frames. These tables are compatible with many different ultrasound procedures including abdominal, OB/GYN, cartoid, peripheral vascular, echocardiography exams, emergency medicine, endovenous laser treatment studies and all routine ultrasound exams and procedures.

Exam/Treatment Tables

Oakworks sells both stationary and portable examination tables. Made in wood and medal frames, some tables are extendable, while others have an immobile base. These tables are used most frequently in sick/well patient exams, occupational therapy, physical therapy evaluation, and private practice/pediatrics.

Source One Medical has a wide variety of Oakworks medical tables that are ergonomically designed for the comfort of both the patient and the practitioner. With a wide variety of medical tables in every category available, they will be sure to have one that meets your needs.

A car accident can have a devastating effect on your life and the after affects are not only financially devastating, but physically as well.  This is often times why it is very necessary to seek the attention of a physical therapist shortly after an accident.  The longer you delay treatment, the harder it may be to get back to normal. A physical therapist will also have access to physical therapy equipment that could very well speed healing.

There are many types of injuries that can occur as the result of an accident and the type of remedy you receive can depend on the severity of the injuries and/or where that injury is located.

Brain Injury - people who have suffered from a brain injury will often need the assistance of neurological therapists.  This specialist has a cache of physical therapy supplies that are geared to help you resume normal activities and function after a prolonged stay in the hospital.  Even those who have sustained severe injures may benefit from the attention of a hands on therapists.  Of course, there are those individuals who may beyond even the healing touch of these professionals - again, the type of medical methodology will depend on the extent of the injuries.

Spinal cord injury - A two pronged therapeutic approach may be needed for a person who has suffered a spinal cord injury.  While a physical therapist that specializes in neurological problems will rehabilitate someone who has suffered immobility or paralysis due to this injury, an orthopedic therapist can look into the vertebrae of the spine itself to see if any resulting damage can be corrected or resolved.   Often, spinal injury involves injury to the cord as well as the destruction or misalignment of the skeletal structure of the spine.  The practitioners joint physical therapy supplies and regimens are joined to increase the odds of the patients rebound to health or   mobility and independence.

Orthopedic injury - sports injuries, fractures, and sprains are often the domain of orthopedic physical therapists.  Tackling degenerative ailments of the bones and joints, like arthritis as well as serious breaks, the physical therapy equipment that these individuals have access to will get you back into shape after an auto accident.

Massage therapy

Massage therapy is not a mere relaxation tool, it can in fact,  clear up the lymphatic system to get rid of toxins that are   stored  in the body after  a trauma.   These stored toxins can wreak havoc, decreasing the ability to heal.  A great massage opens up the blood circulation and allows the lymphatic system to release a clear fluid that cleans out the tissues of the body.

Although you can come to the rehabilitation center for a therapy session, many masseuses will bring their massage therapy equipment to your home.  This can be of particular advantage to individuals who have a hard time getting around due to their injuries.

Once the therapist has their massage therapy supplies out and ready for use, they can begin deep tissue massages that will free up trapped fluids and clean out the system.  When done, the therapist takes their portable massage therapy equipment apart and leaves you to enjoy the wonderful health benefits that can be gleaned from their services.

Almost all of these therapists may utilize specialized physical therapy equipment like the electronic muscle stimulator, a device that helps to make the muscle contact. This helps relive stress, alleviate pain, increase blood circulation and keep muscles functioning properly.

A car accident can leave you feeling as if you are lost in limbo, but no matter what your personal injury is, a physical therapist can help you regain some semblance of the life you once lead