Customer Stories
Customer Stories
Finding a Chair for an Olympic Coach with Parkinson’s Disease
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.
Case Study: Finding a Bariatric Chair for Alan
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.
Finding a Chair for Christine (Parkinson’s Disease)
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.
A Chair for Anne Marie With Huntington’s Disease
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.
Sydney GoFlat™: A Chair For Amelia, Michael & Alex
Here are the stories of Amelia, a palliative care patient with a spinal cord injury, Michael, a patient with burns to 80% of his body, and Alex, who recently underwent cardiac bypass surgery. The Sydney GoFlat™ chair was life changing for these three individuals. Find out how.
Who is Martina Tierney?
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?
Case Study: A Bariatric Chair for Stroke Recovery
This is the story of Len, a bariatric gentleman of 181kg, who was admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. Because of Len’s condition, he was spending most of his time in bed and had trouble sitting upright. The Bariatric Sorrento was a game changer, enabling Len to sit upright for most of the day and adjust his positioning, leading to a dramatic improvement in his condition and state of mind.
Milano Case Study – Sarah’s Story
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…
Atlanta Case Study – Margaret (81yo, Risk of Pressure Injuries)
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.
Monaco Case Study – Rachel (94yo, Arthritis, History Of Falls)
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.
Sorrento Case Study – Valerie (86yo, Dementia)
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.
Phoenix Case Study – Ben’s Story
By Seating Matters, Case Study, CVA, Osteoarthritis, Kyphosis 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…
KYPHOSIS AND SLIDING IN CHAIR – BEN’S STORY:
By Martina Tierney OT Case Study, CVA, Osteoarthritis, Kyphosis Ben is an 87-year-old male, who had suffered a stroke (CVA) and also had osteoarthritis. He had a history of pressure injuries and spent up to 14 hours per day in his chair and used a patient lift for all transfers. Seating Issues: Kyphosis,…
FINDING THE BEST CHAIR FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: CALLUM’S STORY
By Martina Tierney, OT Callum is 7 years old and lives with his mum Rebecca and dad Richard in their home in East Anglia, UK. Callum has cerebral palsy, which occurs when parts of the brain that control muscles are damaged, causing varying degrees of lifelong disability. Over the years,…
BEAR FOUND HIS “SAFE PLACE” IN HIS SPECIALIST CHAIR FOR CHILDREN
I often share stories of older people who are benefiting from their Seating Matters chair. Today I want to tell you about 13 year old Logan ‘Bear’ Matthews and his Mum Alison, from Luton, UK. Bear suffers from complex epilepsy, a condition that affects his brain. Epilepsy can start at…
COMFORT CHAIR THAT HELPS WITH EDS AND POTS
By Martina Tierney, OT Jess Hodges is 26 and lives in Lincolnshire, UK with her parents. Jess suffers from various conditions that effect her everyday life, resulting in her having to spend a lot of time seated and in bed. She has epilepsy, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes(EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS). PoTS effects Jess’s heart…
A Chair for Lindsey: Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Pain
By Martina Teirney. OT Lindsey Spoon is a stylish young lady living outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born with cerebral palsy, a motor and movement condition that affects her muscles and mobility. Due to her condition, she has always used a standard wheelchair to get around. Despite all the…
