AIDACARE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN
The Mechanical Assessment Tool: A Hands On Practical Session
Topic #5 – Permobil Learning Pathways
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This course is a practical introduction or refresher into the Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT). The focus of this session is recognizing reducible vs non-reducible asymmetries. The 3 parts of the MAT will be explained, demonstrated and practiced. Considerations of completing this assessment within someone’s home environment will be discussed and practical strategies will be provided during the practical session. This session will aim to increase your understanding and confidence when completing the MAT and demonstrate how to use this information/assessment within your practice. Come along prepared to complete a full MAT on a peer and have a MAT completed on you.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the key bony landmarks of the pelvis and understand how these are used to identify postural asymmetries
2. Demonstrate the assessment process for defining reducible postural asymmetries
3. Demonstrate ROM measurements in relation to seated posture
4. Identify postural points of control in relation to product parameters
Agenda:
8:45am – Registration
9:00am – Session commences
11:00am – Morning tea
11:15am – Session continues
12:45pm – Finish
PRESENTER
Tracee-Lee Maginnity
Clinical Services Specialist – Clinical Services
Permobil APAC
Occupational Therapist
