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Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)
Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
Instructional Course
Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, MBA, OT, ATP/SMS, FAOTA, RESNA Fellow
Assistant Professor Research OT
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois
Deborah Pucci, PT, MPT
PT
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois
Esmeralda Vázquez, OTD, OTR/L, ATP
OT
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois
Julie Wolenski, OTR/L
OT
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois
The purchase of a wheelchair and seating products is a critical step for many non-ambulatory individuals. This hands-on course provides evaluation techniques, product demonstration, and funding criteria for individuals of all ages having a variety of neurological or orthopedic diagnoses. It will provide a step-by-step overview beginning with the medical intake and information gathering pertaining to physical and functional parameters for decision making. The mat evaluation and measurements, will be covered. Participants will learn how to perform an evaluation, fill out a detailed form with medical justification of the products, and trial mobility bases, cushions, and supports.