title: Structural matrices for use in rehabilitation.
abstract: Progress is reported on the development and application of structural matrices in rehabilitation. The development of a stronger and more adjustable matrix than was previously reported is detailed, together with the principles necessary to achieve this. Application of this new matrix to adult seating is described. The emergence of programmable beams and the need for containment matrices are also documented and the advantages of these approaches to a variety of problems in rehabilitation are given.
mesh_terms: D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D002648:Child; D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000295:instrumentation*