
4.6/5
938 Ratings , 70 Reviews
Achieving Optimal Seating and Positioning with Wheelchair Users
Price:$99.99
As therapists, we've all painfully witnessed evidence of poor seating and positioning in our communities (a grocery store visit will almost always offer up at least one instance). But how is it possible that so many fall through the cracks? This course will examine how we can apply the basic therapy principles with which we are already fully familiar to the process of assessing and prescribing wheelchair seating for our patients. You will learn how to prescribe seating that addresses not only the patient's ability to effectively access and move around their environment, but also their comfort and postural stability while seated. You will be able to ensure efficient mobility while at the same time providing the support needed to keep the patient free from injury and pain. We will go over available options for making this happen, including seating components, accessibility options, accessories, and skin protection devices. We will discuss not only basicseating design for the average user, but also tackle more difficult cases, including spasticity, contractures, and posturalabnormalities. Note that this course is focused on proper seating and positioning for wheelchair users and does not address determination of wheelchair type (power versus manual) or mobility of the wheelchair itself.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
4/5
Alison (OH) on Nov 24, 2025
i enjoyed the breakdown of the systems and different factors. very logical to follow
4/5
Jared (NY) on Oct 14, 2025
an additional course looking at a full mat evaluation
5/5
Julie (TN) on Aug 18, 2025
good course
5/5
Laura (RI) on Jul 31, 2025
the course and case studies applied to the setting i work in, it was a good review of measurements for w\/c, cushioning and positioning.
5/5
Sue (NJ) on Jul 27, 2025
captions at times distracting as they were not accurate to what was said.
4/5
Misty (ID) on Jun 30, 2025
more visual examples of different chairs
5/5
Julie (MN) on May 08, 2025
instructor was very easy to follow
5/5
geraldine () on Mar 14, 2025
all info were significant to my profession
4/5
Stacey (NJ) on Mar 13, 2025
it was a good entry level course with very basic information. unfortunately, it did not really meet my needs for seating options available especialy ideas for more specialty products available over the counter that families may purchase when insurance will not cover needed items. needed more pictures of back supports, lateral supports, etc.
4/5
April (TN) on Mar 13, 2025
kept freezing
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