Wednesday, March 7, 2018

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Salon 1

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Providing a safe and stable wheelchair position for a person with abnormal tone is challenging and multi-faceted. A successful approach requires an understanding of postural biomechanics and their application using commercial and custom product as well as a working knowledge of adjunct tone management therapies. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe one or more key characteristics of three types of abnormal tone 2. Name three biomechanical principles used in tone management 3. Discuss four seating product parameters for management of abnormal tone 4. Name four adjunct treatments used in tone management