Let’s get it clear: Trunk call – Aligning the upper body
By Dr Barend ter Haar In seating, we spend much of our time around the pelvis and its stabilisation. This is important as the first…
European Seating Symposium postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Originally set to take place in Dublin this June, the European Seating Symposium's committee has confirmed that the conference has been moved to 2021 in…
Assistive Tech Showcase: Seating, furniture and cushions
The latest exciting products to enter the market in seating, furniture and cushions. (From Apr, 2018) A chair to rely on With a lifetime warranty on…
Seating symposium to highlight the importance of specialist seating provision for hospital settings
A talk about seating and microclimate, and how assessing an individual’s needs can help develop new fabrics in the future, will be delivered by Seating…
Free training in seating principles for Paediatric OTs and Physiotherapists
Etac R82, the UK’s leading specialist in Scandinavian-inspired assistive equipment for disabled children and adults, is delighted to announce its latest educational programme –…
New care chair to suit the needs of 80% of the population
Yorkshire Care Equipment has launched the new, highly-versatile Lento Care Chair, with the company stating the chair is capable of meeting the seating needs of…
Rifton HTS offers improved hygiene for children
Clos-o-mat has developed a bespoke clip-on version of the innovative Rifton Hygiene & Toileting System (HTS), enabling the seat to be used with Clos-o-Mat’s Palma…
Innovative cushion gives wheelchair users the chance to cool down
The latest images of the innovative WheelAir have been released following successful user testing. The new cushion aims to tackle an ongoing issue faced by wheelchair…
New cushion to provide seating solution to sciatic pain
After suffering from sciatic pain, Ian Garside, a Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist, decided to do something about it. After initial prototyping, Ian discovered a…
Clinical Research results on the effectiveness of CareFlex WaterCell Technology
The importance of correct specialist seating is becoming recognised by healthcare professionals as an essential part of the 24 hour posture and pressure management programme…