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.
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?
MND refers to a group of illnesses that gradually weaken muscles and have a drastic impact on an individual’s daily life. While there is sadly no cure for MND, clinical seating can help to manage symptoms and make life as comfortable as possible for those affected. Here are some things to remember when seating a client with MND.
Do you have a family member living with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? Read this article to learn more about some of the complications that may arise from these illnesses, ultimately affecting the patient’s health, quality of life and overall comfort. Many of these concerns can be addressed through proper seating and correct posture.
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 Martina Tierney, OT The below information applies to conditions including Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron/ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia & Alzheimer’s. Book a Complex needs seating assessment In a daily case load, each patient we encounter is different. They have individual needs which change and evolve throughout the duration of…
If you’ve been following Seating Matters for a while, you’ve probably heard us mention Seating Assessments before. Seating Assessments are scheduled appointments that we will arrange at a time and place that works for you and your clients. A trained Seating Specialist will make a home or facility call to…
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