YOUR MANUAL INTO MANUAL WHEELCHAIR SCRIPTING + PEELING BACK THE LAYERS: THE ANATOMY OF A SEATING SYSTEM, THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE DESIGN

(Topics #7&6 – Permobil Learning Pathways)

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

6.5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

Kindly hosted at The Thirsty Devil Brewery by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Albury

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Your Manual Into Manual Wheelchair Scripting (AM – 3.5 hours)

Want to learn the difference between a custom configured anda 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 firsthand 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 individualized fit for end users.

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

Peeling Back The Layers: The Anatomy Of A Seating System, The Science Behind The Design (PM – 3 hours)

Now you have understood the mechanics of the MAT and may be familiar with some cushions and back supports; but are you able to critically identify the best option to prescribe? Technology advances continue to introduce different materials and designs in off-theshelf seating products. This workshop looks at different cushion and backrest design concepts and materials, which will provide you with an understanding of how foundation seating principles can be addressed with equipment. This knowledge will enable attendees to challenge their clinical reasoning processes and provide a foundation for critically analysing what a product is made from and why it is designed in a certain way. So, get ready to get hands on as we dive beneath the covers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the difference between offloading and envelopment in seating design

2. List 3 considerations when identifying potential seating materials

3. Name and describe the 2 different forces that occur between seating materials (foam, air and gel) and the person

4. List a minimum of 3 different points of control in a seating solution and how these address foundation seating principles.

Agenda:

8:45am – Registration

9:00am – 11:00am – Session 1 commences

11:00am – 11:15am – Morning tea

11:15am – 12:45pm – Session 1 continues

12:45pm – 1:30pm – Lunch

1:30pm – 3:15pm – Session 2 commences

3:15pm – 3:30 pm – Small break

3:30pm – 4:45pm – Session 2 continues

4:45pm – Finish

PRESENTER

Tilly Brook

Director 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!