Postural Challenges & Seating Solutions

Power Mobility is proud to be partnering with Healthcare Innovations Australia to present the following education session for prescribers. Join the Power Mobility team as we welcome world-renowned seating expert from the UK, Dr Barend ter Haar, BSc DPhil ATP. We are so excited to have Dr ter Haar back to share his wealth of knowledge! We always have an overwhelming response to this session, so please RSVP asap to secure your place, as numbers are limited! 

Content Overview

What makes a good cushion?

This part of the presentation looks at what is needed around the thighs and pelvis. We focus on getting the balance right – how a cushion can protect tissue integrity, provide appropriate postural control and assist functionality (comfort, weight, ability to carry out daily activities, etc).

What should a good back system provide?

This discussion covers zones of the back, posterior and lateral support, head control and functionality. We will look at specific clinical challenges and presentations from both a neuromuscular and orthopaedic angle, common functional causes listed and then assessment pointers. The session will conclude with some biomechanically-oriented solutions to clinical and seating challenges.

Beyond Pressure Care: What pressure mapping can and cannot tell us

Pressure Mapping systems are used increasingly routinely to assess pressure distribution underneath a seated or lying person. How important is ‘pressure’ compared with other risk elements between the interface (bed or cushion) and the person? In this session, we look at what pressure mapping can and cannot tell us, and how we can make the best use of this technology.