ROTATIONAL APT
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with lunch, morning tea, continuous tea and coffee supplied
Kindly hosted at The Pavilion by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Melbourne Central
FOUR CONCURRENT SESSIONS WITH SMALL GROUP, INTERACTIVE ROTATIONAL WORKSHOPS!
Join us for a rotational, interactive training event with Ki Mobility, Permobil, Quantum and Sunrise!
Throughout the training event, attendees will rotate through each specialised workshops and have the opportunity to trial equipment and put questions to the experts.
Agenda:
9:15am – Registration
9:30am – 10:00am – Introduction: What factors guide us with wheelbase selection
10:00am – 10:30am – Oversight of manual chair types
10:30am – 10:45am – Morning Tea
10:45am – 11:00am – Folding wheelchairs (Paragon)
11:00am – 11:15am – Tilt-in space manual wheelchairs (Paragon)
11:15am – 11:45am – Rigid frame wheelchairs (Permobil)
11:45am – 12:30pm – Practical and rotation with Sunrise, Tilite and Ki Mobility
12:30pm – 1:15pm – Lunch
1:15pm – 1:45pm – Oversight of Powered wheelchairs drive wheel positions (Magic/Sunrise)
1:45pm – 2:15pm – Seating functions (Permobil)
2:15pm – 2:45pm – Alternate Drive Controls (Quantum)
2:45pm – 3:30pm – Practical and rotation with Magic, Permobil and Quantum
1. FOLDING AND TILTING MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
What should we be thinking about when we are prescribing a folding wheelchair? Should we be looking at a tilt in space wheelchair? Why does the client want or need the chair to fold? Who and what do we need to consider? What set-up and options are going to be important for the user and carers. These are some of the questions we will look at through examining some of the folding and tilting wheelchairs which are on the market today.
Presented by Andrew Rousham, Paragon Mobility
2. AN ALTERNATE ROUTE TO INDEPENDENCE – CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALTERNATE DRIVE CONTROLS ON POWERED WHEELCHAIRS
This presentation delves into the essential considerations for implementing alternate drive controls in powered wheelchairs, emphasising their profound impact on promoting independence and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with diverse mobility challenges. This presentation outlines the key evaluation criteria, including range of motion, strength, coordination, and cognitive abilities, which guide healthcare practitioners in tailoring the technology to match each patient’s unique needs. We will deep dive into the different types of alternate controls and their features, all which contribute to reducing physical strain and enhancing driving and independence. As healthcare professionals and clinicians, understanding the clinical aspects of alternate drive controls is crucial for facilitating effective and personalised mobility solutions that empower users to achieve greater autonomy.
Presented by Kathleen Sodder, Quantum
3. OVERSIGHT OF POWERED WHEELCHAIR DIRVE WHEEL POSITIONS
During today’s session we’ll look at the varying wheelbase configurations and the impact these can have on our client’s and their functional outcomes. Discussion will be had around these varying designs and the impact they can have regarding access to areas such as home, work, local environments, or more challenging terrain. We’ll discuss base selection and drive controls and how we can ensure equipment selected is fit for purpose. Participants will leave the session more confident in their assessment processes regarding base selection for their clients.
Presented by Scott Staunton, Magic Mobility
4. RIGID FRAME WHEELCHAIRS + SEATING FUNCTIONS
In this session we will compare mono and dual tube MWC frames and why one may be considered over another. We will also review key points to consider when prescribing a MWC to maximise ADL participation and functional mobility.
In this Seating Functions session, we will review the different power seat functions and the functional benefits they can have with reference to the relevant evidence-based practice.
Presented by Tilly Brooks, Permobil
PRESENTERS
Andrew Rousham
Business Development Manager, Paragon Mobility
Andrew Rousham has over 25 years’ experience in the assistive technology industry. He started his career as an assistive technology consultant in Canada. He remained in that role for 7 years, before moving to Invacare Canada as a Territory Business Manager. In 2005, Andrew transferred to Invacare Australia, eventually becoming the National Sales Manager. In 2012, Andrew decided to return to his dealer beginnings by joining GTK, an assistive technology supplier based in Sydney.
Andrew spent 7 years at GTK based at their Newcastle site. As a consultant at one of NSW’s leading AT suppliers, Andrew has worked with all the major suppliers products. He has extensive experience with Ki Mobility, Raz Design, and Ride Design Product.
Andrew has been with Paragon Mobility since July 2019 and is based in Sydney. He works to assist and support dealers and prescribers across the country.
Kathleen Sodder
Product Specialist & Clinical Educator (BOccThy), Quatum
Kathleen is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) with a true passion for making a difference. Kathleen has gained years of experience through her years of working as a clinician in various settings, such as Aged Care, Rehabilitation, Home Modifications and Wheelchair Prescription. For several years, she worked as a Wheelchair and Seating Specialist, scripting Complex and Custom Wheelchairs across Australia. This led to roles in leadership and experience in facilitating Clinical Education amongst large therapy groups and events. What truly sets Kathleen apart is her personal connection to Cerebral Palsy. Through her beloved brother’s journey with this condition, Kathleen has gained a deep insight into the challenges that families face with AT Prescription and the profound impact that education and information can have on their lives. Kathleen is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and passion for Seating and Wheelchairs, in hopes that clinicians and clients can continue to achieve positive outcomes.
Scott Staunton
Client Sales Manager, Magic Mobility
Originally from the UK and with a background of Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Engineering Scott brings with him over 30 years of knowledge working in these respective fields. Trained with the NHS as a Rehabilitation Engineer from 2003 Scott has experience in the management of various client populations with regards to the provision of appropriate seating, mobility and pressure reducing equipment. In 2008, Scott moved to Australia where he has worked with various equipment suppliers helping to support clients, carers, and therapists to help bring a holistic approach to the provision of assistive technology. Scott forms part of the clinical hub team at Sunrise Medical providing clinical education as well as coordinating the client sales team as Magic Mobility.
Tilly Brooks
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!
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