Thursday, March 8, 2018

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Salon 1

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Overview

Kathryn Fisher

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Details

Head positioning can provide challenges to clinicians developing seating/ mobility solutions. It is vital that we support client’s heads for postural alignment and organ function as well as optimal social and environmental interaction. This session will utilize case studies to illustrate common head positioning issues and develop strategies for successful solutions. Case studies included for clinical application of screening, intervention, and return to home-work-sport. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three assessment techniques related to head positioning 2. Identify three common clinical presentations requiring head support 3. Develop three strategies to create head support systems for clients with complex needs