Seating and Mobility Solutions for Older Adults
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by:
Permobil

People who are older and require complex rehab technologies to address their seating/positioning and wheeled mobility needs can present with unique challenges. This course will examine how older adults present differently than their younger counterparts; and how those differences influence their risk for skin breakdown and wound development; influence clinical decision making for manual wheelchair set up, power wheelchair provision and training; and the opportunity to utilize power assist devices. This course will provide clinical evidence and case examples to demonstrate the best practice of providing the highest level of independence while reducing the risk of secondary complications.

Power Assist: Applications to Improve Function
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA pending
Presented by:
Permobil

Course objectives:

• Identify manual wheelchair riders who may be at risk for repetitive stress injury.
• Differentiate between three different types of power assist.
• Identity how power assist can improve function.

Move to Learn (2 hours)
0.2 CEUs / OHPTA & OHOTA pending
Presented by:
Invacare

This course will discuss helping children learn and develop functional skills through the use of powered mobility.

We will discuss designing activities to help teach motor skills that support classroom curriculums.

Understanding how consistent messaging can help develop language and describe how powered mobility plays a role in this process.

Showing what connectivity options are necessary to provide successful outcomes for the most complex patients.

Custom Seating Strategies: Early vs Later Intervention
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA pending
Presented by:
Ride Designs

This course will explore the importance of early intervention and proper methods to approach custom seating.

Course Objectives

• Describe three potential evaluation findings that could help build justification for early intervention with custom molded seating.
• List three advantages of orthotic-based over traditional custom molded seating options.
• Explain two common errors often seen with indirect custom molded simulation and how to overcome them.
• Discuss how seating shape and orientation work together to optimize postural alignment and postural tendencies.

Power Mobility and Cerebral Palsy: One Size Fits Few
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by:
Quantum

Assessing an end user for power mobility can be an intimidating task. Decisions that are made will have an impact on the individual’s quality life, functional mobility, physical well-being, and social interactions. This task can seem even more daunting when it comes to the pediatric end user. Children have the natural desire to move, explore, and learn. Research has shown that there is a strong correlation between self-initiated mobility and the development of visual, cognitive, social, language, and perceptual skills. This course will discuss the characteristics and decision-making process for children with CP, as well as the special considerations on early power mobility intervention. Current and relevant research will be discussed as it relates to assessment, timing, and outcomes when early power mobility is recommended and prescribed for those that demonstrate the needs.

Clinical Considerations for Power Mobility Use for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments/CVA
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by:
Quantum

This course will take time to review the common concerns when considering power mobility utilization for those with cognitive impairments. Evidence based practice will be highlighted in relation to those with stroke or cognitive impairment in regards to proper training, assessment, and potential in the utilization of complex power mobility devices. We will review the common seating and mobility challenges in regards to safe, timely, and efficient manual wheelchair mobility performance and how to optimize utilization of the most appropriate mobility device through proper clinical reasoning. Recommendations on how to best approach mobility trials and training will be described as represented in the literature along with case studies for application.

Pediatric Complex Rehab Technology: Assessment, Recommendation, and Function
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by: Melissa Tally
Adaptive Imports

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Durable Medical Equipment, Complex Rehab Technology and 24-Hour Postural management.
2. Discuss the importance of applying evidenced based informed process and 24-hour postural management to daily activities early and throughout the lifespan.
3. List the main components of 24-hour positioning equipment evaluation including application of an equipment plan of care to educate patient and caregivers.
4. Discuss key considerations for assessment across the lifespan including stages of development, school environment and pre/post-surgical intervention.

Transportation of Children with Special Needs: Current Guidelines, Standards and Adaptive Equipment Options
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by:
Etac

This course reviews updates on current guidelines of transporting children with special needs per the 2019 American Academy of Pediatric Policy Statement.  Various child restraint options including infant car beds, vests, car seats, and booster seats will be presented as options for infants and children with special needs including those with risk of airway obstruction, tracheostomy, muscle tone abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, casts and challenging behavior.  Case studies will be presented to reinforce clinical application of various restraints. Additionally, the importance and necessary components of hospital-based multi-disciplinary child passenger safety programs will also be discussed as a means to increase child safety and prevent delays in hospital discharges.

For children with disabilities who are unable to transfer from their wheelchair when traveling in motor vehicles, and the wheelchair serves as the vehicle seating system a thorough review of ANSI/RESNA and ISO safety standards and transit compliance will be presented.  This includes selection of appropriate transit options for wheelchairs (WC19) and seating systems (WC20), as well as securing the wheelchair in the vehicle (WC18) using Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS).

Are Adjustable Wheelchair Cushions Better?
0.1 CEU / OHPTA & OHOTA pending
Presented by:
Etac

Many consider adjustable wheelchair cushions to be the ultimate solution for clients at high risk of pressure injuries. However, they may not be fully aware of what defines an adjustable wheelchair cushion, how the technology works, and what it should accomplish when properly constructed, adjusted, and used. Every interaction between an individual and a different cushion is a unique result of those two specific variables at that point in time. Can you know whether a specific adjustable cushion can be properly adjusted for any individual’s seating needs without trialing it first? Further, can you determine the proper adjustment prior to trial? Over time, will the adjustable characteristics of the cushion be able to accommodate changes in clients’ needs? Should a good adjustable cushion offer the adjustment needed to properly fit at initial issue, as well as the ability to adjust as an individual’s needs change?

Power of Access
0.2 CEUs / OHPTA & OHOTA approved
Presented by:
Invacare/ASL

Explain the difference between proportional/digital components. We will highlight electronic and mechanical switches and the thoughts for considerations for movement when using these. We will also demonstrate controlled and supportive seating and positioning.