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Martina Tierney OT

Martina Tierney is an Occupational Therapist, Author, Worldwide Educator and Clinical Director at Seating Matters. Since becoming an Occupational Therapist over 30 years ago Martina often had difficulty finding seating solutions for clients with complex needs. To provide a solution to this problem, Seating Matters was established by the Tierney family in 2006, designing and manufacturing a specialised seating range that is changing the world of healthcare seating. The Seating Matters Clinical Team have worked with the Ulster University to carry out an extensive clinical trial with staggering results on the effectiveness of specialist seating in the provision of postural support and pressure management. Martina Tierney is also the author of The Clinician’s Seating Handbook which is used around the world to teach students, clinicians and care givers on seating provision. Martina and the Seating Matters team carry out regular Education Workshops, Lunch & Learns and present our latest research at conferences worldwide to pass this knowledge on so as to influence best practice and improve patient’s lives. Martina has worked with Ulster University in the UK to complete groundbreaking clinical research on the effectiveness of specialist seating for posture and pressure management. We are keen to share this knowledge globally to educate clinicians on evidence based best practice and improve patient care. In order to achieve this we want to showcase the results and more importantly provide practical tips to clinicians and facilities on how to replicate them. Martina is truly inspirational and the certainly the leading expert globally on clinical seating having pioneered the only clinical research of it's kind, the results of which are groundbreaking, with the ability to have transformational impact for patients' quality of life, clinician's workload and healthcare budgets. We are keen to share this knowledge globally to educate clinicians on evidence based best practice and improve patient care. Martina Tierney is also the author of The Clinician’s Seating Handbook which is used around the world to teach students, clinicians and care givers on seating provision.

FAQ: How to Adjust the Sorrento™ Chair

The Sorrento™ is designed to improve and maximise comfort as well as provide postural support and pressure management....

Martina Tierney OT August 15, 2019 /

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FAQ: Pressure Management in Seating Matters Cushions

A pressure injury is a localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence caused ...

Martina Tierney OT August 12, 2019 /

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FAQ: What is the Delivery Time of Seating Matters Chairs?

Seating Matters chairs have a 3 week turnaround time from receipt of payment. If you require a chair sooner we have a ...

Martina Tierney OT August 09, 2019 /

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CAROL FINALLY FINDS COMFORT AFTER SUFFERING A STROKE

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Martina Tierney OT August 09, 2019 /

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THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF CAREGIVERS

At Seating Matters, not only do we care about the patients seated in our chairs, but also the welfare and well-being ...

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SEATING PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS

In a daily case load, each patient we encounter is different, with individual needs which change and evolve ...

Martina Tierney OT August 09, 2019 /

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WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?

To help meet the goals you have identified for your patient, it's important to select a chair with features that can ...

Martina Tierney OT August 08, 2019 /

in Pressure Management, Pressure Ulcer Reduction, Tilt In Space, Fall Prevention

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FAQ: What is the Level of Pressure Management in Seating Matters Chairs?

The combination of memory foam and Dartex in Seating Matters chairs give a medium to high pressure redistribution, ...

Martina Tierney OT August 06, 2019 /

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD POSTURE IN SITTING

Posture Can Kill! It sounds extreme but it’s true. We’re going to look at how a bad posture can ultimately result in ...

Martina Tierney OT August 05, 2019 /

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD A PATIENT BE REPOSITIONED IN A CHAIR?

At Seating Matters, a commonly asked question we are approached with is, how often should I reposition my patient?...

Martina Tierney OT July 31, 2019 /

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Our clinicial team at Seating Matters is made up of Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy so we have a unique understanding of our patient needs when it comes to seating.

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