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Getting the most out of a Clinical Assessment
10 Hints and Tips to Get the Most out of the Clinical Assessment To enable the provision of appropriate equipment,
Is Assessment Important?
Specialist seating provision – Is Assessment Important? Short answer: Yes. Very. The key to successful specialist seating provision is a
The Spine and Postural Challenges
The spine is one of the most important parts of the body. Without the spine, a person could not keep
Preventing Pressure Injuries
Pressure Care – Preventing Pressure Ulcers It is well-known that most pressure injuries and pressure ulcers are preventable. Given the
Spotlight: Pelvic Stability
A good stable and upright sitting posture, especially one that promotes postural alignment and control, is a critical requirement for
Your Assessment: What You Can Expect
Why do we need to assess you? We are evidently all different, and because of this a universal seating system
Posture and the Whole Person
Posture and its physical effect on a person’s body shape and position is well accepted; it is clear that an
Specialist Seating and the Older Person
Who is classed as an “older person”? The term “older person” can be used to describe an individual aged 65
Feet! Are they really that important?
Are the feet really that important if we are sitting down? Posture is essentially the position of one or many
Tilt in Space – When and How to Use Safely and Effectively
The tilt in space chair function allows the seat-to-back angle to remain the same whilst the whole seating system is
Postural Management and Good Sitting Posture
What’s All the Hype About? The human body is made up of many different systems that work together to achieve
What is Evidence Based Practice?
Evidence based practice, or EBP, has developed over the years from the term evidence based medicine that first appeared in
The Role of Specialist Seating in Stroke Rehabilitation
The effects of a stroke can be devastating and your body needs time to heal and recover. For some people
Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) – Working Together
A diagnosis of profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) is used when a person has more than one disability, the