Practical Pressure Management by the Healthcare Team: Issues of the Seating Interface and Heels

This course focused upon translating research findings into clinical applications and offer delegates practical suggestions to assist with pressure management. Presented by six researchers and clinicians drawn from nursing and occupational therapy professions, the workshop focus upon pressure management at the seating interface and at the heels, a commonly overlooked area but one potentially 'at risk' when feet elevation is achieved whilst in the seated position. More ...

Clinical Application of Interface Pressure Mapping

A combination didactic and hands-on full day course focusing on the clinical application of computerized Interface Pressure Mapping (IPM).    Lecture included principles of pressure management, guidelines for use of IPM as a tool to assist with clinical decision making for the selection of wheelchair cushions and other support surfaces, considerations for interpretation of IPM findings use of pressure mapping for consumer education (e.g. effective pressure relief strategies) and description/comparison of three popular commercially available IPM systems.  

Hands-on instruction will include demonstration followed by opportunity for attendees to use the technology in various seating simulations.  More ...

Ultralight / Sports Manual Wheelchairs:
Best Clinical Practice for Optimal Client Outcomes

This full day course provide comprehensive knowledge and skills for providing ultralight/sports wheelchairs to appropriate candidates. Participants learned to compare and contrast various frame styles and configuration options to guide best selection for individual clients. Case examples demonstrated the evaluation process, product trials and generation of the final wheelchair prescription. More ...

Assessment for Power Mobility and Prescription

This comprehensive course is structured to cover all aspects of the selection and use of power wheelchairs and components. It is designed to demystify the power prescription evaluation, by presenting a series of steps that will systematically walk you through the decision making process with the goal of matching technology available  to the physical, medical, functional and environmental needs of the client. More ...

Seating for Function and Mobility

This comprehensive seating program is designed to provide immediately applicable concepts to anyone involved in the assessment and prescription of seating and mobility technology. More ...