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Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
January 31, 2024
Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by fa... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
July 1, 2023
Pediatric seating and mobility equipment are not simply smaller than equipment designed for adults. This course will present the importance of pediatric positioning, clinical considerations, how to de... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases: An Introduction
December 15, 2022
Therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating assessment includes evaluation of current posture and equipment, a mat examination, and equipment recommendations. T... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating Interventions
August 15, 2022
Occupational and physical therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating interventions, including pressure management, seated angles, and strategies to address com... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Power Wheelchairs
February 24, 2022
Power wheelchairs are designed to provide independent and functional mobility for people unable to efficiently self-propel any type of manual wheelchair. This course introduces power-operated vehicles... Read More
Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Seating Considerations in the Home Health Setting
December 21, 2021
An overview of the unique considerations for seating and positioning in the home. Best practices and ethical dilemmas will be discussed with case examples. Read More
Home Health Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Manual Wheelchair Mobility: Self-Propulsion
November 8, 2021
Most manual wheelchairs are designed for self-propulsion and fall into categories. This course systematically explores each category with clinical indicators, as well as optimal frame configuration to... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Augmented Mobility Intervention
November 8, 2021
Augmented mobility is used with clients who require assistance in ambulation. This category of equipment includes walking canes, crutches, walkers, and gait trainers. Augmented mobility is used to pre... Read More
Assistive Technology Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Matching Products to Seating Needs
June 30, 2021
Once the wheelchair seating assessment has been completed and seating interventions considered, it is time to match specific client needs to product interventions. This course presents various categor... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Durable Medical Equipment for Activities of Daily Living
June 30, 2021
Clients who use wheelchair seating and mobility equipment often have other durable medical equipment (DME) needs, as well. Durable medical equipment is often used to assist activities of daily living... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Dependent Mobility Intervention
June 30, 2021
Dependent mobility devices are not designed for self-propulsion. These include adaptive strollers, transport chairs, tilt in space manual wheelchairs, reclining manual wheelchairs, and standard manual... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Wheelchair Seating: Considerations For The Prop Sitter
May 18, 2021
Wheelchair seating is designed to provide postural support and alignment, stability for function and mitigate pressure issues. This course will address assessment and intervention when working with a... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Wheelchair Mobility: Ultralight Configuration And Propulsion
May 18, 2021
This course will present an appropriate configuration of ultralight manual wheelchairs to optimize self-propulsion efficiency. Increased efficiency decreases the risk of repetitive stress injuries and... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Wheelchair Mobility: Power Add On Options And Use For Manual Wheelchairs
May 18, 2021
This course will present alternate manual wheelchair drive mechanisms, including non-powered and powered options to increase manual wheelchair efficiency and decrease pain and injury risk. These drive... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Positioning for Function: The Trunk and Extremities
March 24, 2021
This course will present common trunk asymmetries seen in wheelchair seating with suggested strategies to address each challenge. Providing as neutral a trunk position as possible improves overall pos... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)
Power Wheelchair Advanced Features
March 22, 2021
Power wheelchairs do far more than drive – the driving method can be used to navigate and control other features including Reverse, Speeds, Power Seating, or an Interfaced Assistive Technology devic... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility Review Series: Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS)