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Martina Tierney, OT

Martina Tierney, OT

Martina Tierney brings over 30 years as a practiced OT, specializing in seating, postural management, and pressure care. As Clinical Director for Seating Matters, Martina is at the forefront of ground-breaking research, education and clinical trials. Together with a team of engineers, clinicians and specialists, she has successfully developed a line of chairs that reduce pressure injuries, prevent falls and lessen staff fatigue.

She continually pushes the boundaries of seating innovation and educates the healthcare community on her findings and research. Martina is the author of a series of world-leading seating books including 'The Clinician's Seating Handbook'.

Education

  • 1984 - Graduated from Ulster University in Occupational Therapy
  • 1984 - Earned a post-graduate certificate in Advancing Practice

    Achievements

  • Author of 'The Clinician's Seating Handbook,' 'The Clinician's Guide to Pressure Injuries,' and 'The Injury Prevention Program'
  • Worldwide Educator, delivering Training Days and presenting at worldwide conferences, sharing how clinical research improves patient care.
  • Clinical Director, Designer, and Founder of Seating Matters, Martina established the first privately run OT assessment center in Northern Ireland.
  • Founder of Tierney Associates, providing expert witness to the courts in cases of injury and medical negligence.

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