Wheelchair Positioning: Tying It All Together—A Series of Case Studies
Presented by Michelle L. Lange
This wheelchair seating assessment series has systematically explored the mat assessment, positioning challenges, and potential interventions by specific areas of the body. This final course pulls this information together and illustrates implementation through a series of three case studies. This course is applicable to occupational and physical therapists who work with clients using wheelchairs and applies to multiple practice settings.
Learning Objectives
- Apply wheelchair seating assessment strategies to an individual client
- Determine specific positioning challenges seen in an individual client
- Determine specific seating interventions to address client-specific positioning challenges
- Determine required product features to best meet a client’s specific parameters to facilitate improved client participation in daily activities
- Implement appropriate wheelchair seating interventions to improve mobility to enhance participation in desired daily occupations and reduce risk for complications such as skin breakdown or contractures
Meet your instructor
Michelle L. Lange
Michelle Lange is an occupational therapist with more than 38 years of experience. She has been in private practice at Access to Independence for more than 19 years. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally, and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the coeditor of Seating…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Case Study #1
This case study will illustrate the wheelchair seating assessment process, including identifying client-specific seating challenges, problem-solving potential interventions, and finally, matching this information to product options and features. This case centers on a 15-month-old named Gabriel and emphasizes the importance of early intervention.
2. Case Study #2
This case study will illustrate the wheelchair seating assessment process, including identifying client-specific seating challenges, problem-solving potential interventions, and finally, matching this information to product options and features. This case centers on a 19-year-old named Tom with cerebral palsy and complex seating requirements.
3. Case Study #3
This case study will illustrate the wheelchair seating assessment process, including identifying client-specific seating challenges, problem-solving potential interventions, and finally, matching this information to product options and features. This case centers on a 10-year-old named Zoe with Rett syndrome and emphasizes the importance of addressing daytime and nighttime positioning.
More courses in this series
Wheelchair Positioning: The Mat Exam
Michelle L. Lange
Wheelchair Positioning: The Pelvis
Michelle L. Lange
Wheelchair Positioning: The Trunk
Michelle L. Lange
Wheelchair Positioning: The Extremities
Michelle L. Lange
Wheelchair Positioning: The Head
Michelle L. Lange
Wheelchair Positioning: Tying It All Together—A Series of Case Studies
Michelle L. Lange
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