Pre-symposium Presenters - Sharon Pratt

Sharon Pratt, PT: Director of Education

Sharon has specialized in the field of seating and mobility for over 20 years. Graduating from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland as a Physical Therapist, Sharon has experienced many aspects of the seating and mobility service delivery model. She has given over 500 presentations on seating and mobility to physical and occupational therapists, nurses and case managers, worldwide.

In Toronto, Canada, she managed her own clinical practice, and then managed the seating and mobility devices category as the senior policy coordinator for the Ontario government’s Assistive Devices Program. Joining Sunrise Medical in 1996, as Education Manager, Sharon lectured extensively on seating to varied audiences worldwide. In 1999, she became the global product manager for Jay seating products. Sharon then started an independent consulting business where she offered clinical consultation, client evaluation and prescription of seating/mobility equipment, educational seminars and new product consultation for manufacturers. She also helped launch several seating programs in Europe.

Presently Sharon is the Director of Education, for Sunrise Medical. She is involved with the ISO wheelchair standards working group. Known to many as a dynamic and highly energetic speaker, Sharon’s extensive knowledge makes her a very skilled seminar instructor.

Sharon can be contacted at (303) 564-3516 or sharon.pratt@sunmed.com

Sharon's Presentation at the Symposium:
“Seating for Function – Let's start with the analysis”
(Presymposium Full Day course, Monday 14th September 2009 09.30 - 16.30)

Other presenters at the Symposium:

Adré J. du Plessis, MBChB, MPH

Kay Ohlendieck, PhD

Matt Ramer, PhD

Leanne Ramer, MSc / PhD Candidate

Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP

Ginny Paleg, DScPT

Kendra Betz, MSPT, ATP