ILS Clinical Education & Permobil Clinical Services- Ballina

AM Session:

The Mechanical Assessment Tool: A hands on practical session

This course is a practical introduction or refresher into the Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT). The focus of this session is recognising reducible vs non-reducible asymmetries. The 3 parts of the MAT will be explained, demonstrated and practiced. Considerations of completing this assessment within someone’s home environment will be discussed and practical strategies will be provided during the practical session. This session will aim to increase your understanding and confidence when completing the MAT and demonstrate how to use this information/assessment within your practice. Come along prepared to complete a full MAT on a peer and have a MAT completed on you.

OBJECTIVES

• Identify the key bony landmarks of the pelvis and understand how these are used to identify postural asymmetries

• Demonstrate the assessment process for defining reducible postural asymmetries

• Demonstrate ROM measurements in relation to seated posture

• Identify postural points of control in relation to product parameters

PM Session:

Peeling Back The Layers: The anatomy of a seating system, the science behind the design

Now you have understood the mechanics of the MAT and may be familiar with some cushions and back supports; but are you able to critically identify the best option to prescribe? Technology advances continue to introduce different materials and designs in off-the-shelf seating products. This workshop looks at different cushion and backrest design concepts and materials, which will provide you with an understanding of how foundation seating principles can be addressed with equipment. This knowledge will enable attendees to challenge their clinical reasoning processes and provide a foundation for critically analysing what a product is made from and why it is designed in a certain way. So, get ready to get hands on as we dive beneath the covers.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe the difference between offloading and envelopment in seating design
• List 3 considerations when identifying potential seating materials
• Name and describe the 2 different forces that occur between seating materials (foam, air and gel) and the person
• List a minimum of 3 different points of control in a seating solution and how these address foundation seating principles.

CPD points: 6
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea included

Presenters:

Stephanie Schultz

ILS, Rehab ATP

Roseanna Tegal

Permobil

Clinical Services Specialist