MAT Evaluation 101 – Assessment to Prescription Cushions & Seating Power Wheelchair Scripting This very informative MAT Evaluation course was presented by Sunrise Clinical Educator, Lisa Bidgood at Power Mobility in 2021. It is ideal for therapists who have recently graduated or those who would like a refresher. The MAT is commonly used by clinicians as part of the seating assessment process. This session was designed to provide applicable concepts to those involved in seating and wheelchair prescription. You can download the presentation here. Download PDF [2 mb]
What makes a good cushion? Contours for Posture & Positioning Cushions & Seating This article encourages you to think more about what goes into a cushion that makes it ‘good’ for one person, but maybe not for another. It unpicks aspects around posture and positioning that can be enhanced by selective contouring. Download PDF [363 kb]
Pressure Mapping by Dr Barend ter Haar Cushions & Seating Dr Barend ter Haar has been involved in seating and mobility for over 30 years, including lecturing internationally, and developing international seating standards. In this presentation, he explains the benefits of pressure mapping. Download PDF [426 kb]
Dynamic Seating Solutions Presentation Nov 2019 Cushions & Seating This highly informative presentation was delivered to therapists at Power Mobility by Russ Rolt, Director of Sales PDG & Lauren Hunter, Occupational Therapist & Clinical Educator Linds Rehab. Download PDF [10 mb]
Therapist Resource – Postural Challenges & Seating Solutions Presentation Oct 2019 Cushions & Seating This insightful presentation was delivered to therapists at Power Mobility by Dr Barend ter Haar from Healthcare Innovations Australia. Download PDF [5 mb]
Therapist Resource – Cushion Comparator Cushions & Seating This handy form allows you to grade each cushion from 1-10, including Tissue Integrity, Posture & Functionality. Download PDF [1 mb]
