USING 24 HOURS TO FACILITATE POSTURE, FUNCTION, AND PARTICIPATION

FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

5 AHPRA CPD HOURS

$35 with morning tea, lunch, and continuous tea and coffee included

Kindly hosted at Burke & Wills Hotel, by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Toowoomba

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Assessment of Paediatric Clients for Postural Systems, Standing Devices and Wheelchairs

This is an intermediate course considering the postural and mobility needs of the pediatric population over a 24-hour duration. We will explore the process beginning with a client assessment and postural mat evaluation considering tone, spasticity, growth and abnormal postures. We’ll discuss the relationship between posture and function, building an understanding of how appropriate use of postural management equipment including seating systems and standing/walking frames, can positively influence engagement in tasks and overall comfort. We will review the SATCo method of postural assessment and treatment while considering how to implement this into client therapy programs.

Clinical objectives include:

• The power of 24-hour posture support
• Postural management of paediatric clients while considering growth, ease of use and participation
• The maximization of health, posture and function for paediatric clients

At the end of this workshop, participants will feel confident in assessing paediatric clients for seating and mobility assistive equipment.

Agenda:

8:45am – Attendee Registration

9:00am – Start

9:00am – 10:30am – Session commences

10:30am – 10:45am – Morning tea

10:45am – 12:30pm – Session continues

12:30pm – 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00pm – 2:45pm – Session continues

2:45pm – Finish

PRESENTER

Amy Bjornson

PT, ATP, SMS and Physiotherapist

Clinical Director, Sunrise Medical Australia

Trained as a Physical Therapist in the United States, Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with the adult and paediatric neurologic populations, with specialties in the treatment of spinal cord injury, and evaluation and provision of assistive technology for clients with physical challenges. She was the director of the Seating and Mobility Clinic in Boston, MA USA and provided consultation services to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Amy focuses on providing sound solutions that create positive results, even in challenging environments. She consistently implements innovative ideas focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities.