Does This Sit Well with You?

This course includes analysis of factors affecting a wheelchair user’s stability and structural foundation in sitting, and the functional impact of the support surface.  We will examine postural presentations and the body’s tendency to assume asymmetry from rest to functional reach. The session will also explore properties of familiar support surfaces and related considerations during a seating assessment.  Finally, learn how orthotic and prosthetic principles provide a foundation of stability and how customized support can meet the needs of each individual.