Fast Intelligent Care

Adjust, Educate, Adapt: OT Insights on Better Seating Outcomes


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In this episode, Kate Silvy (Saltwater OT) joins Chanelle Olivier (OT) to share practical insights on seating, posture, and pressure care in real-world OT practice.

From recliner lift chairs to postural adjustments and client education, Kate unpacks the balance between comfort, function, and long-term outcomes — showing why seating is never just about the chair.

Key topics include:

◑ How to assess posture and seating in the home

◑ Managing comfort vs function in seating prescription

◑ Clinical reasoning for recliner lift chairs and pressure care surfaces

◑ Educating clients and carers for better long-term results

◑ Adapting setups to real-life spaces and client habits


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