Entrepreneur. World-Renowned Occupational Therapist. Mother. Grandmother. Founder & Global Clinical Director of Seating Matters. Martina Tierney is many, many things. But, in her own words, “I suppose I was never really good at being an employee”. So how did that realisation lead to the launch of Seating Matters, and a seating revolution that would transform patient care across the globe?
Tilt in space is a critical feature of clinical seating, where a chair physically tilts the seated person backwards without changing their position, or the angle of their hips, knees and ankles. Why is this so important? Which angle of tilt in space is right for the patient? And which Seating Matters chairs offer this feature?
By Martina Tierney, OT I’m often asked about pressure management in seating and specifically in relation to the cushions. There is a lot of incorrect information out there in terms of pressure management and cushions, so I wanted to write an article to outline some of the challenges around this…
By Dr Elizabeth Tierney, PT, DPT · If you, or someone you care for, is isolated either at home or in a care home due to Covid restrictions, you might be worried about mobility and keeping active, especially if exercise was a big part of your life prior to lockdown or isolation. …
By Martina Tierney, OT We have found, that a common question with healthcare professionals can be ‘how often do you need to change a pressure cushion?’ The honest answer, is that there is no simple, one word answer to this question, as it depends on; • The type of cushion.•…
By Martin Tierney Understanding why seating matters, can make a difference to the life of patients and caregivers, preventing injury and reducing the cost of care.* What is Good Sitting Posture? By approximately ten months of age, a typically developing infant demonstrates good sitting posture. The infant sits with the…
By Seating Matters, Case Study, Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis This case study is a real patient scenario. The images have been created from real photographs taken with permission. This is a real person in a real situation but illustrations have been used in order to protect their identity. Images & Content…
This is the story of Margaret, an 81-year-old nursing home resident, who was at high risk of developing pressure injuries in her existing chair.
The Atlanta was customised specifically for her needs, enabling Margaret to maintain a midline position, reduce the swelling in her lower limbs, gain independence, and no longer rely on pain medication.
In this case study, we meet 94-year-old Rachel – an elderly patient who suffers from arthritis, requires significant assistance from caregivers, and has a history of falls. Rachel’s existing chair, which was negatively impacting her day-to-day function, was replaced with the Monaco by Seating Matters.
We explore the functional and postural changes that resulted from this ‘chair swap’, and hear directly from both Rachel and her carers. Sometimes a simple change can make all the difference.
Valerie is an 86-year-old resident of an aged care facility. She has dementia, with limited mobility, social engagement or interaction. There were numerous issues with Valerie’s existing chair, resulting in her spending much of the day slumped forward.
After assessing Valerie’s needs, the Sorrento chair by Seating Matters was offered to her for trial. Valerie saw an immediate change – from her posture, to pressure management, communication and independence. This is her story.
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