Pressure + Standing

Come join Permobil and GTK for a morning session on pressure injury prevention and an afternoon session on standing power wheelchairs.

GTK Melbourne

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The human body is an amazing collection of integrated body structures and systems designed to enable function and sustain life. Anatomical neutral position is based on a standing position, but for many users who experience mobility impairments life is experienced from a seated position. This can lead to both health and functional challenges. This full day workshop deep dives into some of the implications of sitting and the benefits of standing.You can choose to attend the morning session, afternoon session or both depending on your learning goals. 9am - 12.30pm - Under PressureIt is common knowledge that most pressure injuries are preventable. By understanding what pressure is and how it impacts the body, we can apply this knowledge to guide the clinical reasoning processes to select appropriate individualised seating solutions. Following this session, attendees will be able to:1. List 4 common areas for pressure injuries2. Name the 6 classifications of pressure injuries3. Describe 3 current practices to assist with the prevention or treatment of pressure injuries 1pm - 3pm - Standing Power Wheelchairs: From Evidence to Trial Identifying and clinically justifying when standing should be integrated into a mobility base can be overwhelming. Understanding standing readiness and how to appropriately measure outcomes at a trial are essential parts of the process. By the end of this session you will have the information to:1. Describe 3 evidence supported ways that standing can benefit an end-user2. List 4 considerations to determine readiness for standing3. Explain the importance of the trial process for a standing power wheelchair

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