Wheelchair Seating: Secondary Supports

Description

Wheelchair seating systems typically include a seat and back surface, often with lateral trunk supports for added stability. But what about secondary supports? Pelvic belts, anterior trunk supports, and ankle straps are sometimes misunderstood and seen as restricting movement rather than enhancing function.

In this insightful webinar, we’ll dive into the clinical applications of secondary supports, addressing common concerns about restraints while ensuring optimal positioning and mobility. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore best practices for integrating these supports effectively and navigating team discussions when restraint concerns arise. Join us for an in-depth look at how secondary supports can empower, rather than limit, wheelchair users.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the role of secondary supports within wheelchair seating systems and their impact on postural control and functional mobility
• Determine appropriate secondary support interventions for the pelvis, trunk, and lower extremities based on individual client needs and clinical indicators
• Integrate evidence-based secondary support strategies into wheelchair seating interventions to enhance occupational performance in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
• Correlate secondary support use with ethical and regulatory considerations, including restraint concerns and best practices for interdisciplinary collaboration

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

5:00pm–5:20pm

Secondary Supports: Anterior Pelvis

5:20pm–5:40pm

 Secondary Supports: Anterior Trunk

5:40pm–6:00pm

Secondary Supports: The Legs and Feet

6:00pm–6:10pm

Break

6:10pm–6:40pm

Question and Answer Session

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