YOUR MANUAL INTO MANUAL WHEELCHAIR SCRIPTING
(Topic 6 – Permobil Learning Pathways)
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
4.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with morning tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee included
Kindly hosted at Commerical Club Albury by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Albury
Your Manual Into Manual Wheelchair Scripting
Objectives:
1. Identify the difference between custom configured and custom-built frames.
2. Understand the importance of propulsion technique with reference to shoulder integrity.
3. Understand the importance of the rear wheel position and how we align this to the user.
Want to learn the difference between a custom configured and a custom-built frame? Does it even matter?
Understanding how configuration impacts on ADL participation, functional mobility and posture are essential when prescribing manual wheelchairs for active users. In this workshop, you will explore a range of set ups and configurations and experience first-hand the differences these have on wheelchair propulsion. We will consider the biomechanics of the user alongside the design and configuration of a manual wheelchair, to ensure we appreciate and understand the importance of an individualised fit for end users.
Agenda:
8:45am – Registration
9:00am – Start
9:00am – 11:00am – Session 1
11:00am – 11:15am – Morning Tea
11:15am – 12:45pm – Session 1 continued
12:45pm – Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm – Hands on practical experience and Q&A
2:30pm – Finish
PRESENTER
Tilly Brook
Clinical Services Specialist – Clinical Services
Permobil APAC
Occupational Therapist
Tilly Brook has extensive experience working as an Occupational Therapists within wheelchair and seating in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Her passion for this area of practice started whilst working in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and continued to grow from there. Tilly has assisted in the development of clinical teams, and now focuses on upskilling, education, mentoring and developing best practice guidelines for clinicians in the field. Tilly holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Occupational Therapy (Hons) and is working as a Clinical Education Specialists at Permobil. When Tilly is not working, you will find her spending time with her family and planning the next travel adventure!
