Let’s get it clear: Seat to eat
We have different postures to achieve different outcomes in life. Different activities require us to…
Let’s get it clear: Restraint, rest, or support?
Figure 1. Sling or canvas backs do not aid good posture. Different attachments around the…
Let’s get it clear: Look Ear, I’ve got eyes at the back of my head
Fig 1. Paintings by Frederico Faruffini and Albert Anker of women reading. Note the reading…
Let’s get it clear: How can we get one size to fit all in seating?
Seating in long-term care facilities is seldom designed for the individual using it – often,…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion? 6. The benefits to skin care of the right cover
This is the sixth article in a series that aims to start getting people thinking…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion? 5. Pressure Care
This is the fifth article in a series that aims to start getting people thinking…
Let’s get it clear: Naturally – It’s material what one uses for pressure and skin care
By Dr Barend ter Haar The world uses a lot of plastics in pressure care…
Let’s get it clear: Pressure, Shear, and Friction
What’s the difference, how do they relate, and why should each be managed in their…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion? 4. Contours for Posture and Positioning
This is the fourth article in a series which aims to start getting people thinking…
Let’s get it clear: What makes a good cushion? 3 – Stability and a neutral pelvis
This is the third article in a series which aims to help people to think…