Chattanooga Galaxy 5 Section XL Wide Hi-Lo Treatment Table | Posture Flex, 500 lb

The Chattanooga Galaxy 5 Section Wide Treatment Table with Posture Flex is a professional electric hi-lo table built for clinics that need more patient-positioning flexibility than a conventional three-section table. Its 79 × 30-inch treatment surface combines a 500 lb lifting capacity, 21–40 inch electric height adjustment, independently adjustable head and leg sections, fold-down armrests, and a 360° accessible foot control.

The five-section configuration is particularly useful for physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and other hands-on treatment environments where prone positioning and upper-extremity support matter. The split armrest sections beside the headrest can be lowered for comfortable prone positioning while giving clinicians greater access around the shoulder girdle.

Clinics that do not need the five-section head configuration can compare the Chattanooga Galaxy 3 Section XL Wide Treatment Table. For additional clinical table styles, browse our Treatment Tables collection.

Why Choose the Galaxy 5 Section Wide?

What Does “Posture Flex” Mean on the Galaxy 5?

Chattanooga's ordering description identifies the Galaxy 5 as a wide table with postural flex. On this five-section configuration, the key positioning difference compared with the Galaxy 3 is at the head end of the table: the head section incorporates two independently positioned fold-down armrest sections.

For prone treatment, those armrests can provide a more natural resting position for the arms and shoulders than a single-piece head section. When they are not required, they can be positioned out of the clinician's working area.

This makes the Galaxy 5 particularly relevant for practices where prone manual therapy, soft-tissue work, spinal treatment, shoulder treatment, or longer treatment sessions are common.

5 Section vs. 3 Section: Which Galaxy Table Is Better for Your Clinic?

Both Wide Galaxy models share the same basic footprint, 30-inch width, electric height range, and 500 lb lifting capacity. The reason to step up to the Galaxy 5 is positioning flexibility, not simply size or weight rating.

Choose the Galaxy 5 when fold-down arm support and five-section positioning will be used frequently. Choose the Galaxy 3 Section Wide when the additional head-section articulation would add cost without adding meaningful workflow value.

30-Inch Wide Surface and 500 lb Capacity

The Galaxy 5 is supplied in the Wide 30-inch configuration. The additional surface area gives patients more lateral room than a traditional 25-inch treatment table and can be particularly useful for side-lying work, larger patients, and positioning techniques where more tabletop width is desirable.

The table's powered lift is rated to 500 lb. Width and capacity should be considered together: the Galaxy 5 Wide is intended for clinics that want both a spacious treatment surface and a substantial professional lifting capacity.

A wider table does increase the reach distance to the patient's midline. For clinicians performing predominantly close-access manual techniques, table width should therefore be chosen based on actual workflow rather than assuming that wider is always better.

Hands-Free Height Adjustment From Around the Table

The Galaxy's perimeter foot control allows the clinician to change table height from around the treatment surface instead of returning to one fixed switch position. The electric Hallotronic®+ system adjusts the table from 21 to 40 inches.

Hands-free adjustment is particularly valuable during hands-on treatment because the practitioner can change working height without using a hand to operate a pendant or interrupting patient positioning.

Adjustable Head and Leg Sections

The gas-spring-assisted head section adjusts from 40° above horizontal to 70° below horizontal. The leg section adjusts from 0° to 90°.

Together with the fold-down armrests, these adjustments let the Galaxy 5 move between prone, supine, partially elevated, and lower-extremity-elevated positions without requiring a separate positioning table.

The integrated face opening includes a removable cover so the head section can be configured either for prone positioning or as a continuous padded surface.

Stable Clinical Frame With Built-In Mobility

A powder-coated scissor-style steel frame keeps the footprint compact as the table raises and lowers. Four directional casters simplify repositioning within the treatment room, while the central brake secures the table for use.

Non-slip adjustable feet help compensate for minor floor irregularities. Two side brackets also provide attachment points for compatible stabilization belts or elastic-band applications when appropriate to the clinical workflow.

Galaxy 5 Treatment Table vs. Galaxy TTET Traction Tables

The Galaxy 5 is primarily a multi-position treatment table. It should not be confused with Chattanooga's purpose-built Galaxy TTET traction tables.

Clinics purchasing specifically for mechanical spinal traction should compare our Chattanooga Galaxy TTET300 3-Section Traction Table and Chattanooga Galaxy TTET400 4-Section Traction Table rather than selecting a treatment table based only on the Galaxy name.

For ongoing ownership and setup considerations surrounding advanced clinical traction tables, see our Chattanooga Triton DTS 6M Setup, Safety, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight capacity of the Chattanooga Galaxy 5 Section Table?

The Galaxy 5 Wide has a manufacturer-listed 500 lb lifting capacity.

How wide is the Galaxy 5?

The treatment surface measures 30 inches wide by 79 inches long. This U.S. Galaxy 5 configuration is the Wide model.

How low does the Galaxy 5 treatment table go?

Electric height adjustment ranges from 21 to 40 inches.

What makes it a five-section table?

In addition to the main treatment sections, the head end incorporates two fold-down armrest sections. These create the additional articulation that distinguishes the Galaxy 5 from the Galaxy 3.

Are the armrests adjustable?

Yes. The armrests beside the head section fold down to support prone positioning and can be moved out of the way when they are not needed.

Does it have a face opening?

Yes. The head section contains a face opening with a removable padded cover.

Does the Galaxy 5 have wheels?

Yes. Four directional casters allow the table to be repositioned, and a central braking system secures it in its working position.

Is the Galaxy 5 a dedicated traction table?

No. It is primarily a five-section hi-lo treatment and positioning table. Clinics planning routine mechanical cervical or lumbar traction should compare Chattanooga's Galaxy TTET300 or TTET400 traction tables.

What is the difference between the Galaxy 5 and Galaxy 3 Wide?

Both are 79 × 30 inches, adjust from 21 to 40 inches, and have a 500 lb lifting capacity. The Galaxy 5 adds the fold-down armrest sections at the head end for greater prone-positioning flexibility.

Is shipping included?

Yes. Balego includes free U.S. shipping, which is especially important when comparing this freight-class table with other sellers that add or calculate LTL shipping separately.