Happiness in our work is something we all aspire to. It can have a huge impact on our well being, both in and out of work. However, although the UK office of National Statistics report that in the long term, UK adults’ satisfaction with their work has improved (55.8% in 2016-16 to 59.7% in 2020-21),…
Blog written by Richard Harvey, Clinical Programmes Lead The International Day of Sign Languages, celebrated annually on September 23rd, is a testament to the global recognition of the vital role sign languages play in the lives of millions of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals worldwide. This day holds immense significance, particularly for the deaf community, as…
Happy World Physiotherapy Day! World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to their patients and society. Here at Jenx/Jiraffe, we are well aware that the children and their carers who access our products are greatly supported by the tireless, empathetic and holistic support of physiotherapists worldwide. We are…
In our final 40 stories blog post, we hear about Ellie, a young girl who is hard at work developing not just her physical abilities, but her social and communication skills! Meet Ellie. Ellie is 6 years old and lives in Moray, Scotland with her mum, dad and big brother Cameron. Ellie is a big…
Blog written by Richard Harvey, Clinical Programmes Lead Every year on September 7th, the world comes together to observe World Duchenne Awareness Day. This is a crucial event aimed at raising awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a devastating genetic disorder that primarily affects young boys. This day serves as a platform to educate the public,…
In this week’s 40 stories blog post, we’re hearing about Ava, who uses both the Jenx Junior + Chair and Standz standing frame for postural support! Meet Ava. She is 6 years old and lives in Essex, UK, with her mum Claire, dad John and little sister Fia. Ava loves swimming, sensory play with lights…
This guest blog is by Matteo Facciani, Product Specialist, Medimec International. Our Italian distributor Medimec facilitates the use of Jenx equipment throughout Italy; including Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione! Read on to learn how they use equipment like the Jenx Standz 2 to provide postural support for children in their care. Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione…
As part of our 40 stories for 40 years blog series, we’re sharing Adeline’s story, who is able to sit and play with greater independence in the Jenx Corner Seat. Adeline is a bright ray of sunshine! She is two years old, and lives in Melbourne, Australia with her mum and dad. She adores her…
This guest blog as part of our 40 stories series is from a research team at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust. They’ve been investigating a novel lying position for children and young people with neuro-disabilities, called the Breathe-Easy position, and have conducted a study assessing the feasibility and…
Guest blog by Catherine Barton, Paediatric PT, Potter’s House CBO As a paediatric physiotherapist doing some voluntary work for a charity in Kenya, the Potter’s House CBO, I have been involved in training local therapists about postural management and training local staff to make seats and standing frame from recycled paper and cardboard. I would…
