Power Wheelchairs: Optimising Paediatric and Adult Outcomes

Join us for an insightful workshop that dives deep into the impact of power wheelchair configurations on both adult and paediatric populations.

Morning Session: Beyond the Base 🌟

In this session, we will assess adult power wheelchair prescriptions, emphasizing how the synergy of drive configuration and seating position affects access, manoeuvrability, and functional performance across various environments including home, work, and community spaces.

Key Learning Areas:

1. Discover the influence of drive configurations on access and seating effectiveness.
2. Learn how to integrate drive selections with seating choices to enhance outcomes like transfers, reach, and community mobility.
3. Develop skills to connect configuration decisions to quantifiable functional outcomes and participation goals, ultimately enhancing independence and quality of life for adults.

Afternoon Session: Driven to Participate 👶

This segment is geared towards understanding the dynamic and complex mobility needs of children. We will focus on the interplay between paediatric power wheelchair configurations and their impacts on postural support and navigation in everyday settings.

Key Learning Areas:

1. Compare different paediatric power wheelchair drive options and their implications for access and growth.
2. Assess how drive configurations support children's participation in play and learning.
3. Utilize clinical reasoning to balance access needs and developmental requirements when choosing configurations.

Details 📍

Location: Macquarie Links International Golf Club, Lot 2 Macquarie Links Dr, Macquarie Links NSW 2565, Australia
Who Should Attend: Prescribing Therapists
Benefits: Certificates and CPD credits awarded for full attendance. Enjoy morning tea and lunch on us! 🍽️

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