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, all the chairs have been bought as a package and…
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 more about what goes into a cushion that makes it…
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 more about what goes into a cushion that makes it…
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 products since they are easy to work with and great…
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 more about what goes into a cushion that makes it…
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 more about what it is that goes into a cushion…
Let’s get it clear: You’ve been fired! Flammability standards put to the test
Pressure care equipment (mattresses and cushions) has been tested for years using furniture flammability test standards. This article discusses why these standards are less appropriate…
Let’s get it clear: Foot positioning – when not to put your best foot forward
Figure demonstrating the consequences of foot position on those with shortened hamstrings By Dr Barend ter Haar Over the years I have enjoyed listening to…
Let’s get it clear: It’s been ‘Crash Tested’! So what?
You may see in a manufacturer’s literature that their product has been ‘Crash Tested’. It is important to understand there is no one crash test,…
Let’s get it clear: Is 90 degrees a right angle?
iShear device which when placed under seat cushion, uses shear force information to inform about optimal positioning of the occupant From Figure in Waugh &…