Written by Kieran Murphy, Clinical Partnerships Manager. In our previous articles we have explained the ‘Importance of 24 hour Postural Management’ in children with more complex needs, and it’s significance for maintaining function, minimising damage and reducing energy expenditure. At Jenx our innovative postural support products are developed with care and expertise to help children…
Written by Richard Harvey, Clinical Programmes Lead. In a previous article we looked at the benefits of adopting different angles of Prone and Supine in a standing position. There is a great deal of research that supports the improvement of bone mineral density, reduction of spasticity and maintaining hamstring length. One of the most prevalent…
There are many benefits of assisting children with complex disabilities in standing. In previous articles we have looked at the positive outcomes standing in abduction, the relationship between bone mineral density and weight bearing in an upright position, as well as the psycho-social benefits from adopting alternative positions. Standing can play an important role within…
Standing is a great addition to a therapeutic and postural management regime for children and adults with complex disabilities. In this article, Richard Harvey – Clinical Training Manager, discusses the countless clinical benefits which affect skeletal health, the muscular system and improving the function of internal organs. It is well evidenced that standing in an…
Postural management – what is it, why is it important and why is it important to continue at home? By Richard Harvey, National Clinical Training Manager. What is Postural management? If you are currently using our equipment then you probably have a good idea of what the term postural management means. Here at Jenx we…
