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The Bobath approach to neurological rehabilitation often requires patients to be immobile for longer periods of time–necessitating the use of quality examination couches. Use the wrong couch and your patient may feel uncomfortable, uninclined to return, and they may even develop a sore.
At Access Health, we offer a selection of high-quality Bobath plinth examination tables and treatment couches for sale, suitable for use in professional settings across Australia. You might think your current examination table will do just fine, but you’d be surprised at how the features of a specialised Bobath couch can make it so superior to other medical couches.
Here’s what you need to know.
If you aren’t familiar with it, the Bobath concept, developed by Berta Bobath (physiotherapist) and her husband Karel Bobath (psychiatrist/neurophysiologist), can be used, according to Physiopedia, for ‘evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement, tone, and functional impairments due to a lesion of the central nervous system’.
It has grown to be one of the most popular approaches to neurorehabilitation in the world. In the treatment, patients are guided to complete tasks that can improve their motor function through physical and verbal cues from a physiotherapist. It is suitable for patients of all ages and for any severity of damage to the central nervous system.
Many of the Bobath treatments are performed while the patient is sitting or lying down, which means appropriate medical couches are needed.
Here are some of the reasons why specialised Bobath tables are preferred over generic ones:
Our Bobath couches are made from comfort foam with a padding thickness of 5cm. This allows patients to be comfortable on the table without sinking in or having difficulty turning or performing movements during their treatment.
The high-quality foam provides cushioning but also springs back into place once the patient has gotten off the table, allowing these tables to last for 16 years on average.
Patients of all sizes can be treated through the Bobath approach, which means that any Bobath bariatric couches you have will need to be able to support them. Specialised bariatric couches will feature:
These elements will make it safe for the practitioner to raise, lower and move their patient as needed.
Sometimes your patient may need to lie on their stomach for treatment, and breathing holes are essential for when this occurs. However, plugs for these holes are also useful for when the patient is lying on their back, to prevent discomfort in the head and neck.
Larger couches may necessitate multiple breathing holes, depending on where the patient is lying and if other tools, like towels or pillows, are also being used during the treatment.
Like all examination couches, Bobath plinth examination tables often come with the ability to raise or lower them without having to do the work manually. This process is not only much easier for the practitioner, but it’s also faster and smoother for the patient, allowing treatment to commence quickly rather than having to wait while the table is adjusted as needed.
Crafted by German-manufactured Actuator Motors, certain models of our electric and hydraulic Bobath couches also feature motorised backrests, allowing you to adjust the angle to suit the exercise or area of the body being targeted.
Any healthcare setting, including physiotherapy clinics, needs to have the highest standards of hygiene to keep patients and staff members safe. It also helps to use materials that are easy to clean, allowing workers to quickly wipe down equipment between patients.
The Bobath treatment couches we stock are all made using durable, heavy-duty PVC that is resistant to fire, stains, water, oil, mildew, and wear. This antimicrobial surface doesn’t absorb liquid and is easy to wipe down after use, helping keep patients safe and comfortable while treatment occurs.
You can explore a great range of Bobath plinth examination tables online through Access Health. We are delighted to offer you four different Bobath medical couches to choose from, three of which come from the Plinth Medical brand, a leading manufacturer in the UK that has been operating for over 40 years.
This strong, rigid plinth table comes with a lifetime warranty on its frame and a 5-year warranty on all parts. With an average lifespan of 16 years, it’s a versatile choice for any physio clinic.
Its features include:
These heavy-duty treatment couches can lift patients weighing up to 320kg and can be fitted with accessories like arms, divided legs, folding cotsides and paper roll holders to make it more versatile.
These wider bariatric couches are available in widths of 102cm, 110cm and 120cm. Like with the 50E, this product also has a lifetime warranty on its frame and a 5-year guarantee on parts. Standard features include:
Our in-house Bobath couch can hold patients weighing up to 225kg, and features:
Its three breathing holes give the therapist flexibility with treatments, with the large tabletop allowing plenty of room for both the patient and any extra equipment for use during the session. It comes with a 5-year warranty on construction and a 3-year warranty on its electrical components.
If you plan on using the Bobath approach to treating patients affected by a damaged or malfunctioning central nervous system, then one of these specialised Bobath plinth examination tables is a must-have for your clinic.
Browse our range of treatment tables and couches and order online today. If you need assistance choosing the right one, or have any further questions about our products, feel free to use our online form to get in touch or call us on 9878 1399 or 1300 659 540 to speak with an expert.
Disclaimer: Access Health is not qualified to agree or deny whether this content is correct. For accurate information, consult your medical professional or provider.
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