Martina Tierney
Seating Matters| UK
Biography
Martina Tierney, an Occupational Therapist since 1983, worked in various settings, including rehabilitation, mental health, nursing and community care. She focused on the provision of specialist seating throughout her career. As Clinical Director at Seating Matters, Martina oversees the Clinical Team is working on research, education and clinical trials. Through these key areas, she is at the forefront of Seating Matters’ vision; to change the world of healthcare seating. She continually pushes the boundaries of seating innovation whilst improving knowledge available to the healthcare community. Martina has authored ‘The Clinician’s Seating Handbook’, the only handbook in the world dedicated to seating and ‘The Clinician’s Guide to Pressure Injuries’. Martina delivers Training Days and presents at conferences worldwide, sharing how clinical research improves patient care