Chattanooga Montane Andes XL 7 Section Wide Hi-Lo Treatment Table | Postural Flex, 500 lb

The Chattanooga Montane Andes XL 7 Section Wide Treatment Table with Postural Flex is designed for clinics that need a spacious treatment surface, advanced patient positioning, and powered postural adjustment in one professional hi-lo table. The Wide Andes combines a 79 × 30 inch surface, a 500 lb lifting capacity, a seven-section treatment top, a motorized middle section, and an electric 19–40 inch height adjustment.

Its seven-section layout is particularly useful for physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, chiropractic, and hands-on treatment environments where prone positioning, upper-body access, and changing spinal or trunk position are common parts of the clinical workflow.

Clinics that prefer a narrower surface without powered postural flex can compare the Chattanooga Montane Andes 7 Section Standard Treatment Table. For other configurations, browse our professional treatment tables.

Why choose the Andes XL with Postural Flex?

The Wide/Postural Flex version is the 3573-x-XL series and specifies a motorized adjustable middle section.

What does Postural Flex do?

The feature that most clearly separates this table from the Standard Andes is the powered middle-section adjustment.

On the Postural Flex configuration, switches positioned on the table allow the clinician to raise the chest/back region into an elevated position without manually lifting the section. Current manufacturer literature refers to this as a motorized adjustable middle section, while some distributor pages describe the same configuration as “postural drainage.”

This makes the XL version useful when the practice regularly needs controlled trunk positioning rather than simply a flat or manually adjusted treatment surface.

Andes Standard vs. Andes XL Wide

The XL is not simply a wider upholstery option. It combines additional width, increased lifting capacity, and powered postural flex.

If a 25-inch table is sufficient for the clinic, the Chattanooga Montane Andes Standard 7 Section Table avoids paying for width and powered postural flex that may not be needed.

Why the 30-inch width matters

The 30-inch wide treatment surface provides 20% more width than the 25-inch Standard Andes.

That extra space can be useful for larger patients, side-lying setups, shoulder positioning, and treatment techniques where more lateral support is desirable.

Wider is not automatically better, however. A 25-inch surface allows the clinician to stand closer to the patient's midline. Manual therapists who prioritize maximum reach may prefer the Standard Andes, while clinics prioritizing patient surface area and the 500-lb capacity are more likely to prefer the XL.

Seven-section positioning

The Andes uses multiple independently positioned sections around the head, chest, and treatment surface. Chattanooga specifically identifies fold-down segments in the head and chest section, along with an adjustable head support and removable face cushion.

Compared with a three-section table, this configuration gives the practitioner more control over prone upper-body positioning without requiring the patient to repeatedly reposition.

For clinics that need a wide surface but do not require a seven-section top, compare our Chattanooga Galaxy 5 Section Wide Treatment Table and Chattanooga Galaxy 3 Section Wide Treatment Table.

Powered height adjustment from around the table

The Andes adjusts electrically from 19 to 40 inches, and its easy-access foot control can be reached from around the table perimeter. That allows height changes without occupying the clinician's hands or requiring a return to one fixed control location.

A lower position supports patient access and transfers, while the upper range allows practitioners of different heights to choose an appropriate working position.

Stable Montane lifting system

Unlike the scissor-lift design used on Chattanooga Galaxy tables, the Montane family uses a steel frame and boomerang-style lifting mechanism. Gas springs assist manual section movement and are intended to reduce abrupt movement during repositioning.

Four casters allow the table to be moved within the treatment environment and then stabilized for use.

Andes XL vs. Galaxy 5 Wide

Both provide a 30-inch surface and 500-lb lifting capacity, but their positioning systems differ substantially.

The Galaxy 5 Section Wide is the stronger alternative when a clinic wants a simpler five-section configuration and prefers the Galaxy platform.

Treatment table vs. dedicated traction table

The Andes XL is a clinical treatment and positioning table, not a dedicated mechanical traction platform.

Although its positioning system can support a wide range of rehabilitation workflows, it does not replace a purpose-built traction table with a dedicated traction-unit mount and sliding/roller treatment surface.

Clinics purchasing primarily for cervical or lumbar mechanical traction should compare Balego's Chattanooga traction-table systems rather than choosing solely on the basis of section count.

Our Chattanooga Triton DTS 6M setup safety and maintenance guide provides useful ownership information for clinics evaluating more specialized traction equipment.

Technical specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the weight capacity of the Montane Andes XL? The manufacturer rates the Wide configuration at 500 lb. The narrower Standard Andes is rated at 440 lb.

How wide is the Andes XL? The treatment surface measures 30 inches wide by 79 inches long.

How low does the table go? The powered height system adjusts from 19 to 40 inches.

What does "postural flex" mean? The XL/Postural Flex version adds a motorized adjustable middle section that can elevate the chest/back portion of the table.

Does the Andes XL have seven sections? Yes. The table includes a seven-section treatment surface with fold-down head/chest segments and powered postural flex.

Does it include wheels? Yes. The U.S. 3573-x-XL configuration includes four casters.

What is the difference between the Standard Andes and Andes XL? The XL increases width from 25 to 30 inches, increases rated lifting capacity from 440 to 500 lb, and adds the motorized Postural Flex middle section.

Is shipping included from Balego? Yes.