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  1.  Clinical Evidence for Support of Spinal Curves in Wheelchair Seating
    Clinical Evidence for Support of Spinal Curves in Wheelchair Seating
    $15.00

    1-hour live presentation discussing evidence related to outcome measures used to assess back supports that provide support to the spinal curves

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  2. Fit Function and Performance of Folding Frame Wheelchairs
    Fit Function and Performance of Folding Frame Wheelchairs
    $15.00

    This one-hour session covers the essentials of how to recommend an appropriately fitted wheelchair based on client measurement, clinical presentation, and desired functional outcomes. The course content focuses on folding frame wheelchair configuration along with design elements to be considered specific to the individual.  

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  3. Head Positioning: Tips to Finding the Right Head Support
    Head Positioning: Tips to Finding the Right Head Support
    $15.00

    Proper head positioning is important for many reasons. From improving breathing, visual field, and heart rate to name a few; the benefits of good head positioning go far beyond aesthetics. The head support is not an accessory, it is a fundamental part of the positioning system. During this session, participants will be able to learn clinical strategies that will help them find the most functional positioning of the head in their patients. In addition, they will be introduced to a variety of head support available in today's market, the purpose and the clinical application for each option presented.

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  4. MAT Evaluations Made Easy
    MAT Evaluations Made Easy
    $15.00

    This educational session was designed to provide applicable concepts and strategies to clinicians involved in the assessment and prescription of seating systems and mobility devices. The focus will be on creating a process that enhances successful outcomes. Special emphasis will be placed on the value of the “hands on” seating assessment - what parameters to assess in both the supine and sitting assessment and when its ok to skip the supine assessment. At its conclusion, clinicians will have improved skills and confidence in wheelchair assessment.

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  5. Positioning for Participation and Function: 24-hour Postural Support
    Positioning for Participation and Function: 24-hour Postural Support
    $15.00

    Pediatric products in the Sunrise and Leckey portfolio including floor sitters, stander, sleep systems, gait systems, strollers, tilt, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs

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  6. Primary Support Surfaces for Seating and Posture
    Primary Support Surfaces for Seating and Posture
    $15.00

    The primary support surfaces are back supports and seat cushions. Characteristics of the supports as well as the purpose of the intervention of the seat cushions and back supports will be presented.

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  7. Seating Technology: An Analytical Approach
    Seating Technology: An Analytical Approach
    $15.00

    Clinicans working in seating and mobility have a wider choice of seating materials, shapes and technology than at any point in the past. Understanding the relationship between human biomechanics, seating shapes and materials is essential for the most successful outcomes for clients with mobilty needs. This one-hour session will review the key factors in posture, skin integrity and function and how to provide seating technology to meet those needs.

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  8. Using Tilt Bases for Pressure, Posture, Function, and Participation
    Using Tilt Bases for Pressure, Posture, Function, and Participation
    $15.00

    This one-hour session provides an overview of how tilt wheelchairs can be used to enhance pressure distribution, posture, function, and participation. It will discuss decision making criteria to determine why a specific tilt base would be chosen and what angles could be used to meet goals. 

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