NIGHT TIME POSITIONING: A KEY TO BETTER DAYTIME POSTURE AND FUNCTION
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with morning tea and continuous tea/coffee included
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM ACDT
Kindly hosted at Sunnybrae Estates Function Centre by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Adelaide
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People with motor impairment are at higher risk of developing postural deformities. Prolonged postures for those with movement difficulties may result in contractures and ultimately in structural deformities with life threatening consequences.
KEY LEARNINGS:
- Posture Care Management
- Principles Supported lying and seating assessment process
- Strategies to facilitate tone management, posture management and pressure management for clients with complex postural needs
- Clinical applications for seating and night-time positioning equipment
Agenda:
9:15am – Registration
9:30am – 11:00am – Session commences
11:00am – 11:15am – Morning tea
11:15am – 12:45pm – Session continues
12:45pm – 1:15pm – Lunch
1:15pm – 3:15pm – Session continues
3:15pm – Finish
PRESENTER
Joana Santiago
Head of Clinical Education, Medifab
BSc OT
Joana Santiago is the Head of Clinical Education and the R&D Clinical Lead for Medifab. She completed her degree in Occupational Therapy in Portugal and soon developed a passion for Posture Care and Wheelchair Seating & Positioning. Joana is a specialist in her field and has presented at a variety of national and international conferences, around the world.
