Case by Case – Translating Adult Assessment Findings into a Product Trial

Building Confidence through Practice

For Complex Rehabilitation Health Professionals

3 AHPRA CPD HOURS - Afternoon Session ONLY

6 AHPRA CPD HOURS - If you register for both the morning and the afternoon session LUNCH will be INCLUDED. The morning session from 8.45am -12.00pm will cover "Picking the Right Manual Wheelchair Frame".

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aidacare-cairns-picking-the-right-manual-wheelchair-frame-tickets-244221993557

Kindly hosted at Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns by

Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Cairns

Content Overview

This is an intermediate course addressing the seating and wheelchair mobility needs of the adult population. We’ll translate assessment findings into product prescription. This course will offer an opportunity to work through adult wheelchair prescription in a clear, step-by-step process designed to support successful outcomes.

We will address:

• Critical components in adult wheelchairs to maximize health, posture and function
• Creating genuine seating and mobility solutions in the real world – considering patient desires, abilities and funding restrictions
• Key features and configuration available on Quickie wheelchairs

At the end of this workshop, participants will feel confident in assessing and trialling seating systems and wheelchairs for the adult client.

Presenter: Amy Bjornson

BS, MPT, ATP, SMS, Physiotherapist

Director of Clinical Education - Asia Pacific

Trained as a Physical Therapist in the United States, Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with the adult and paediatric neurologic populations, with specialties in the treatment of spinal cord injury, and evaluation and provision of assistive technology for clients with physical challenges. She was the director of the Seating and Mobility Clinic in Boston, MA USA and provided consultation services to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Based in Sydney, Amy currently develops and implements national and international training programs on using Assistive Technology to enhance inclusion, health and well-being in those with physical disabilities. She also serves a product improvement and development role for Sunrise Medical, Australia.

Amy focuses on providing sound solutions that create positive results, even in challenging environments. She consistently implements innovative ideas focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. She assisted with foundation of Australia’s chapter of GoBabyGo, a charitable organization dedicated to early mobility for very young children.

Amy is a dynamic speaker who has lectured extensively on seating and mobility, wound management and the physical therapy treatment of spinal cord injured clients. She has also travelled to several developing countries, learning and sharing information with their medical communities.

Amy received her ATP certification in 1995, SMS certification in 2015 and Australian Physiotherapy certification in 2018. She is a friend of NRRTS and a member of RESNA. She is an active member of Wheelchairs for Humanity, Health Volunteers Overseas and offers technology support to Hidden Treasures Home, Fuzhou China.

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