NIGHTTIME POSITIONING: A KEY TO BETTER DAYTIME POSTURE AND FUNCTION
FOR COMPLEX REHABILITATION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
5 AHPRA CPD HOURS
$35 with morning tea and continuous tea/coffee included
Kindly hosted at Sunnybrae Estates by
Aidacare Healthcare Equipment, Adelaide
Nighttime Positioning: A Key to Better Daytime Posture and Function
People with motor impairment are at higher risk of developing postural deformities. Prolonged postures for those with movement difficulties may result in contractures and ultimately in structural deformities with life threatening consequences.
Evidence-based research suggests that preferred postures adopted in lying are greatly associated with the development of specific postural deformities. During the process of planning seating interventions, understanding the similarities between lying and sitting posture is then crucial for long-term success. With that in mind, with this interactive presentation we will run through the biomechanical principles of lying and sitting as a crucial step to understand client’s postural deviations and we will discuss possible ways of supporting client’s posture (and function) during the day and during the night.
KEY LEARNINGS:
- Posture Care Management
- Principles Supported lying and seating assessment process
- Strategies to facilitate tone management, posture management and pressure management for clients with complex postural needs
- Clinical applications for seating and night-time positioning equipment
Agenda:
9:15am - Registration
9:30am - 11:00am - Session commences
11:00am - 11:15am - Morning tea
11:15am - 12:45pm - Session continues
12:45pm - 1:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm - 3:15pm - Session continues
3:15pm - Finish
PRESENTER
Joana Santiago
Head of Clinical Education, Medifab
BSc OT
Joana Santiago is the Head of Clinical Education and the R&D Clinical Lead for Medifab. She completed her degree in Occupational Therapy in Portugal and soon developed a passion for Posture Care and Wheelchair Seating & Positioning. With more than 15 years of experience, Joana takes pride in her flexible capability in reaching good clinical outcomes by considering the individual needs, wants and expectations of those she works with. Joana is based in Australia where she primarily assists clinicians by sharing her knowledge and expertise through education and mentoring programs. Furthermore, she has a positive influence on the development, supply, and training of Medifab’s extensive range of products.
She is a specialist in her field and has presented at a variety of national and international conferences, around the world.
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