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A revolutionary seating solution

 The Bambach Saddle Seat was designed by an Australian Occupational Therapist in 1988, after years of worldwide research on seated posture. The creator, Mary Gale, worked in consultation with an Engineer, Physiotherapist, and another Occupational Therapist to finalise the design that is the Bambach Saddle Seat today.

To date, thousands of seats have been used in hospitals across Australia, by medical practitioners, dentists, universities, large corporations and small home offices. The creation of the Bambach Saddle Seat has been a revolution in seating, providing an ergonomic prevention tool for those concerned in protecting their spinal health, and an incredible rehabilitation solution for those returning to strength and wellbeing.

The Bambach Saddle Seat is the original Saddle Seat and is protected by Australian design.

Contact us to find out more about the Bambach and how it can change your health for the better.

The Bambach Story

The designer of the Bambach Saddle Seat, Mary Gale is a qualified Occupational Therapist. While working at Hornsby Hospital, Sydney in her early years as a therapist, a young woman asked Mary to take her horse riding even though she had suffered serious physical injuries due to a car accident. The success of this endeavour prompted the doctor in charge to direct many recovering patients to follow the same treatment.

Every second Sunday, Mary also took a group of young disabled people horse riding under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy. This joint program lasted for a period of eight years. One question kept begging to be answered. Why could a seriously disabled person sit unaided on a horse, assuming a symmetrical position, yet could not sit unsupported on an ordinary seat or wheelchair?

It occurred to Mary that if she could replicate the saddle position, where the spine is able to assume its natural curves, she would create an ideal seat for therapy as well as for task seating. A review of literature by Dr A. C. Mandel noted that the ideal sitting posture for the human spine is achieved on horseback. After concluding an extensive period of research, Mary’s worked with an engineer, another occupational therapist and a physiotherapist and the Saddle Seat design was born!

Mary Gale has written numerous papers, case studies and articles some of which have been presented at world conferences. Mary has also written two books. For information, and or copies of Mary’s work please contact us.