SEATING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY – SIT LAB
The Seating Information Technology Laboratory (SIT Lab) is a joint venture between the University of 
Pretoria’s Physiotherapy Department, Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital and Rita Henn & Partners Incorporated. The SIT Lab makes use of the dedicated expertise of rehabilitation therapists from various fields, in the use of state of the art technology. This technology is in the form of the Force Sensitive Application™, or FSA. See www.pressuremapping.com
Use of the FSA System enables the clinicians to make an informed decision regarding pressure distribution, postural symmetry and the effectiveness of the seating system in an objective and scientific manner. This is achieved through measuring the pressures between the patient and the cushion or backrest of the wheelchair in real time, and is represented through a pressure map of the patient.
All wheelchair cushions used in South Africa are available in the SIT Lab as demo’s, on which the pressure mapping is performed. This is done to help decide on the best possible cushion for each client prior to purchase. Wheelchairs are procured and delivered to the clinic, for the patient to try out prior to purchase.
Also included in our SIT Lab service:
- Patient and family education program
- Appropriate wheelchair and cushion procurement
- Medico-legal assessments and reports
- Motivation for equipment
- Research and development
- Product assessment, reporting and endorsements
To book an appointment, please contact Joggie at our out patients department.
To download and complete a SIT Lab Assessment Form click here.
