Step stools are practical and effective when you need more height to safely reach or accomplish tasks overhead. Medical step stools are ideal for the exam room, they come in variety of options such as with handrail style, two-step stool, bariatric step stool, chrome or stainless steel finish to name a few. Footstools are generally used in classroom or therapy centers for special needs children as a footrest to provide support or for their therapy sessions.