What's in a Back?

All back supports are not created equal. This webinar will look at the importance of proper back supports selection as an integral portion of the seating and mobility assessment. Clinical implications differ and solutions must be individual and meet the client’s need. Knowledge of the anatomy of the back, shoulders, pelvis and key bony prominences is imperative to know what back support to select. Spinal irregularities including kyphosis, scoliosis and increased lordosis along with bariatric considerations will be reviewed.

Properties of back supports, differences and similarities, and clinical indications will be explored. Measurements of bony landmarks for proper back selection will be practised during the live session. On the webinar, visual aids will be utilised to demonstrate measurements of bony landmarks. The properties of back support, clinical implications as well as pros and cons of various materials will also be reviewed. Recognizing that the back support is only one part of the seating system, this course will focus primarily on the back support.

Motion Composites is a world leader in the manufacturing of lightweight manual wheelchairs. Their continuing education department offers evidence-based webinar learning modules to enhance practitioners' application of products and strengthen assessment processes.

APEX Mobility and Linds Rehabilitation Equipment have come together to offer Australian therapists access to this world-class webinar series.

Delivered by Bianca Brady, Clinical Educator with APEX Mobility, and Lauren Kerr, Director of Clinical Services with Linds Rehab. This Occupational Therapy duo has a combined 25 years of clinical experience within the Australian market, strengthening the delivery of the Motion Composites webinar series under the Australian funding systems.

PRESENTERS:

Bianca Brady: Clinical Educator, APEX Mobility

As an Occupational Therapist, Bianca began her career in physical rehabilitation where her passion for working with neurological conditions and physical challenges that impact daily life. Bianca has worked with NSW Health as a community-based therapist to support people to achieve their goals. Her current role as a Clinical Educator for APEX Mobility brings together 15 years of experience in tailoring solutions to suit individual needs and her passion for education. She has joined the APEX Mobility team to focus her experience and skills on providing learning opportunities for seating and wheeled mobility. She remains an advocate for people who access care and support to achieve life goals with assistive technology as well as serving to provide opportunities to foster growth and learning for others.

Lauren Kerr: Director of Clinical Services, Linds Rehab

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, Lauren joined the Linds team to provide product consultation support as an equipment specialist working with the Motion Composites, CG Air Cushions, PDG, NXT Seating, Seating Dynamics and Amysystem Alltrack product range. Lauren has over 15 years of clinical experience working with wheelchair prescription and intervention implementation in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, working through the spectrum from paediatric to aged care. Lauren has a passion for educating therapists in the practical applications of wheelchair assessments and intervention planning, to ensure goal setting becomes an easy and clear pathway to achieving wheelchair prescription success.