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7 RECOMMENDED CHAIR FEATURES

If you are in the process of trialing a therapeutic chair, assessing a patient for a pressure management chair or in ...

Martina Tierney OT October 15, 2019 /

in Tilt In Space, Fall Prevention, Infection Control

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INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUR FACILITY

Falls and pressure injuries represent two of the biggest causes of preventable injuries which cause pain, distress, ...

Martina Tierney OT September 23, 2019 /

in Pressure Ulcer Reduction, Reducing Healthcare Costs, Fall Prevention

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FINDING THE RIGHT CHAIR FOR ANNE MARIE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE

I want to share with you Anne Marie's Story. For me, Anne Marie and her family's story is one as an OT that I hear ...

Martina Tierney OT September 04, 2019 /

in Case Study, Huntington's Disease, Fall Prevention, Atlanta, Atlanta Case Study

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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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MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 3: FAQs By You

Manual handling is an area I am often asked about and it is important to know different techniques that will assist ...

Martina Tierney OT July 29, 2019 /

in Patient Safety, Fall Prevention, Manual Handling, Specialist Seating

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MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 2: Using An Active Hoist or Patient Lift To Transfer Clients Into A Monaco or Atlanta

You may have already had a chance to see PART 1 of our latest manual handling video sequence, providing tips and ...

Martina Tierney OT July 29, 2019 /

in Patient Safety, Fall Prevention, Manual Handling, Specialist Seating

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MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 1: Using A Passive Hoist to Transfer Clients Into A Phoenix or Sorrento

Manual handling is an area I am often asked about and it is important to know different techniques that will assist ...

Martina Tierney OT July 29, 2019 /

in Patient Safety, Fall Prevention, Manual Handling, Specialist Seating

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BARIATRIC WHEELCHAIR AIDS STROKE PATIENT RECOVERY

Len Nixon is a bariatric gentlemen, approaching 400lbs. After suffering a stroke, Len found himself being admitted to ...

Seating Matters July 04, 2019 /

in Bariatric Seating, Case Study, Fall Prevention, Sorrento, Sorrento Case Study

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REDUCE FALLS AND SLIDING FROM CHAIRS

Falls Risk: Tips to Improve Patient Safety “Don’t hurt me, heal me. Try as we might, people do come to harm in ways ...

Martina Tierney OT July 04, 2019 /

in Injury Prevention Program, Fall Prevention

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RACHEL’S STORY

Rachel, a 94 year old female, had arthritis in her left knee and a history of falls. She mobilized with a walking ...

Seating Matters April 24, 2019 /

in Case Study, Fall Prevention, Arthritis, Monaco, Monaco Case Study

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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.

7 RECOMMENDED CHAIR FEATURES

INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUR FACILITY

FINDING THE RIGHT CHAIR FOR ANNE MARIE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE

WHY DO WE USE TILT IN SPACE?

MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 3: FAQs By You

MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 2: Using An Active Hoist or Patient Lift To Transfer Clients Into A Monaco or Atlanta

MANUAL HANDLING ADVICE PART 1: Using A Passive Hoist to Transfer Clients Into A Phoenix or Sorrento

BARIATRIC WHEELCHAIR AIDS STROKE PATIENT RECOVERY

REDUCE FALLS AND SLIDING FROM CHAIRS

RACHEL’S STORY

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