Bambach Saddle Seat Articles and Research

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Arm and hand function

• Effect of two seating positions on upper limb function in normal subjects
  Palmer, Ray. Research demonstrating improved arm function when sitting in a Bambach Saddle Seat compared with sitting in a slumped posture. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, November 2005, Vol 12, No 11 Pg 485-490. (218k)
• The Bambach Saddle Seat and shoulder stability
  Gale, Mary. Article on the effect of saddle sitting on upper limb function. Australia: Bambach Saddle Seat Pty Ltd. (942K)

Dentist

• Mind your backs now
  Watson, Jerry. Article on the benefits of the Bambach Saddle Seat for dentists. UK: Dentistry Monthly, September 1996. (120K)
• Are You Sitting Well?
  Ronvig, Boris. Article on the benefits of the Bambach Saddle Seat for dentists. Denmark: Dental Advisen, March 1996 (translation). (94K)
• Will back pain shorten your career as a dentist?
  Brochure from Bambach Saddle Seat Pty Ltd. on the benefits of the Bambach Saddle Seat for dentists. (224K)

Midwives

• An Ergonomic Seat Helps Midwives Avoid Manual Handling Injuries..
  A magazine article about midwive's experience using the Bambach Saddle Seat at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women. Worksafe Western Australia Safetyline Magazine, No. 26 May 1995.

Musician

• Blazing Saddles
  A Review of a Drummer's Experience with the Bambach Saddle Seat. Rhythm Magazine, May 1999.

Pregnancy

• Sit pretty through pregnancy
  Gale, Mary. Article on the benefits of using the Bambach Saddle Seat during pregnancy. Focus Magazine, Autumn 2005. (1.8MB)

Disability

• The Bambach Saddle Seat as a therapeutic modality for functional activity .
  Jensen, Shirley. Bambach Saddle Seat Pty Ltd. Article on the Bambach Saddle Seat and adult hemiplegia ("stroke"). (526K)
• The Bambach Saddle Seat and cerebral palsy
  Gale, Mary. Article on the Bambach Saddle Seat and cerebral palsy. Australia: Bambach Saddle Seat Pty Ltd.(252K)
• The Bambach Saddle Seat in rehabilitation
  Gale, Mary. Overview article on the benefits of Bambach Saddle Seat for musculoskeletal conditions, back pain, neurological disorders (e.g., hemiplegia), hand control, and daily living activities. Bambach Saddle Seat Pty Ltd. (228K)