Let’s Get It Clear: Sense and sensibilities
Figure 1. Squeeze Chair by Wendy Jacob We are receiving a multitude of sensory inputs…
Let’s get It Clear: Comparing good and bad vibrations for wheelchair occupants
Figure 1. From the Living section of the V&A Design and Designability exhibition For all…
Let’s Get It Clear: How to help seated occupants from slipping down in their seat
Figure 1. Positioning of aids to manage posterior pelvis tilt When someone slips down in…
Let’s Get It Clear: Are you sitting comfortably?
Figure 1. Pressure redistribution through ramping under the thighs What is comfortable for me may…
Let’s Get It Clear: Flammability risks of mattresses
Flammability testing of mattresses tends to be based on furnishings flammability testing, but are these…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 6. Postural Variation
Figure 1. Impact of tilt in space on body posture Different postures are required for…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 5. Back support prescription
Figure 1. How much of the back support is supporting the back?1 Within a seating…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 4. Back support measures
Within a seating system, the primary support surfaces are the seat cushion and back support.…
Let’s Get It Clear: What makes a good trunk support? 3. Measurement to fit
Figure 1. Examples of a shoulder harness and a chest harness For a trunk support…
Let’s Get It Clear: Design for Life Roadmap
The recently published DHSC Policy Paper “Design for Life Roadmap” concerns the building of a…