Seating patients with complex neurological disorders presents unique challenges due to their diverse and evolving needs. From Parkinson’s and Huntington’s to Alzheimer’s, each condition requires tailored solutions for optimal support and comfort. Discover essential insights and practical tips to address these complex seating needs effectively.
Posture Can Kill! It sounds extreme, but it’s true. In this article, we examine the impact of poor posture on bodily structures and functions. What is good posture? What are the four common pelvic deviations? And how can clinical seating help?
Brent McFarlane was just 43 years old when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. A renowned athlete, he had previously served as Head Track and Field Coach for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. This is his story, including his experience with the Seating Matters Atlanta chair.
In this case study, we meet 41-year-old Alan – a 294kg bariatric patient, who required significant assistance from caregivers, and did not have a chair to accommodate his weight or needs. We explore the functional and postural changes that resulted from Alan’s trial of a Bariatric Sorrento chair, and hear directly from both Alan and his carers.
A patient seating assessment is key to finding the correct seating solution. But where should you start? Here, we explore the structure and three stages of a seating assessment, key guidelines, questions to ask your patient, and important things to remember.
Accuracy is essential when measuring a client or patient for their new clinical chair. Here are the steps to follow and general tips to remember as you measure seat width, seat depth, seat height, back height and arm rest height.
Henry and Christine are an elderly couple living at home. They have been dealing with Christine’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and progressive symptoms. This article explores their story, challenges, and Henry’s search to find a chair that would enable his wife to live at home for as long as possible.
Pressure injuries pose significant risks to the mental and physical health of patients. Recent groundbreaking research has highlighted four key principles that, when addressed, ensure optimum pressure management and patient comfort. Do you know them all?
Huntington’s is a rare, inherited disease, which causes nerve cells in an area of the brain to break down and die. While there is sadly no cure, clinical seating can significantly improve the quality of life of individuals with Huntington’s Disease. So, which is the ‘right’ chair?
Anne Marie has Huntington’s Disease and receives 24 hour care. She was sliding and falling every few minutes from her old arm chair, often ending up on the floor. Swapping to the Seating Matters Atlanta chair had a huge impact on the life of both Anne Marie and her family. Here is their story.
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This practical guide by world-renowned OT, Martina Tierney will assist you in the prescription and use of therapeutic seating for patients with various conditions. It’s the best place to start.
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