A physical therapy chair solves a problem a table cannot: some patients cannot lie flat, and some treatment and examination work is easier with the patient seated and supported. Our chairs are built as electric treatment and examination seats with 2 to 5 motors, split-leg or standard seating, a 300 kg weight capacity and a height range that drops low enough for a seated transfer from a wheelchair. They are used in physiotherapy rooms, podiatry and foot-care clinics, examination rooms and med spa treatment areas.

The chairs in this range are not a single model but a family: split-leg treatment and examination chairs, foot-care and podiatry chairs with padded stirrups, and general examination chairs that pair with an adjustable backrest. Below is how to choose between them, and how they compare with a full hi-lo table.

Types of Physical Therapy Chair

• Split-leg treatment and examination chairs — independent leg supports with adjustable positioning, used where the clinician needs access to both legs or a supported seated position for examination.
• Podiatry and foot-care chairs — built around a padded stirrup and footrest, with the seat and back sections adjusted by motor. These are the standard chair for foot treatment, and they also suit seated physiotherapy work.
• General examination and treatment chairs — a wider seat and adjustable backrest, used for assessment, dressing changes, injections and shorter procedures.
• Multifunction beauty and med spa chairs — where the same room covers treatment and aesthetics, a multi-motor chair with a flat position covers both roles without a second piece of furniture.

Motor Options and Positioning

Two motors cover seat height and backrest, which is enough for seated examination and dressing work. Three to five motors add independent leg sections, foot-section lift and tilt, which is what makes a chair useful for foot treatment, post-operative care and rehabilitation work in the same room. Where the chair is used with stirrups, a split-leg frame is the practical choice — see the leg-support options in our stirrup and leg-support range.

Chair width, armrest type and castor configuration are all factory options, so a chair can be specified to the room rather than adapted afterwards. Foot pedal control is available for hands-free height adjustment, and all electrically adjustable units run on 110V-240V dual voltage with CE certification and custom UL motors available on request.

Chair or Table?

The two are complementary rather than alternatives. A chair suits shorter appointments, seated transfers, foot care and examination work, and takes less floor space than a table. A hi-lo physical therapy table suits assessment, manual therapy and treatments where the patient lies down.

Clinics with limited rooms usually run one of each: the table for hands-on treatment and the chair for examination, dressing and foot-care appointments. If you are fitting a single room, tell us the services you run most often and we will recommend the configuration rather than the larger unit.

Ordering, Shipping and Warranty

Nova manufactures direct, so MOQ is 1 unit for standard items, production runs to a 10–15 day window, and DDP door-to-door shipping to the US includes freight, customs clearance and duties in the quoted price. Function-testing videos and photos are provided before shipment, and every chair carries a one-year warranty on motors and the electrical system with replacement parts and installation guidance for covered faults.

What They Are Called

The vocabulary around this equipment is wide, and it is worth recognising that the names describe the same family of electric seats. A clinic manager asks for a physical therapy chair or a therapy chair, a purchasing department writes treatment chair, and the same unit appears on a hospital list as an examination chair. Foot-care practices search for a podiatry chair or a foot care chair, and where the leg supports are the point, the request comes in as a split-leg chair.

The specification that follows from the name is straightforward: seats used for foot care need the split-leg frame and stirrup; seats used for general examination need a wider seat and an adjustable backrest; seats used for rehabilitation work benefit from the extra motors that independently control the leg and foot sections.

Specifications That Decide the Chair

Physical Therapy Chairs: FAQ

When should I choose a chair instead of a table?

Choose a chair when patients need to stay seated, when the room is short of space, or when the work is examination, dressing and foot care rather than hands-on treatment. If patients transfer from a wheelchair, the low height setting of a treatment chair is easier than a standard-height table.

How many motors do I need on a treatment chair?

Two motors cover height and backrest, which suits examination and dressing. Three to five motors add independent leg sections and foot-section lift, and are worth specifying for foot care, post-operative care and rehabilitation work.

Can these chairs be used with stirrups?

Yes — split-leg frames accept padded, adjustable stirrups, and the supports are removable so the chair doubles as a standard examination seat. Confirm the leg-support configuration when ordering.

What weight capacity do the chairs carry?

The frames are rated at 300 kg, so a separate bariatric model is not required. Seat width and armrest type are the other variables worth confirming for heavier patients, and both are factory options.

What about voltage, warranty and delivery?

110V-240V dual voltage with CE certification, one-year warranty on motors and the electrical system, MOQ 1 unit, and a 10–15 day production window with DDP door-to-door shipping to the US.