24-Hour Postural Care:
Getting to the Core of the Problem
Embark on a transformative two-week journey with our web-based module series, designed for clinicians and interdisciplinary teams navigating the complexities of recommending optimal postural and pressure care support in sitting and supine. Whether you're a newcomer to the realm of 24-hour postural care, pressure care, and mobility or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive educational opportunity ensures you stay abreast of current best practices and terminology, leaving you refreshed and invigorated about the possibilities.
This course includes 10 pre-recorded webinars and 2 live virtual Q&A sessions over a 2-week period, allowing participants to view content at their own pace and engage in live discussions to address queries and deepen their understanding.
Join clinicians worldwide in a supportive learning environment, boosting confidence in hands-on postural assessments and fostering connections with professionals facing similar challenges.
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This course includes 10 pre-recorded webinars and 2 live virtual Q&A sessions over a 2-week period.
Participants can view the pre-recorded webinars at their own pace each week.
Live Q&A sessions covering each week’s content will be held at the end of each week. Pre-submitted questions will be addressed first and shared with answers via PDF with all course participants following the Q and A.
The schedule for this course is outlined below:
Week 1:
Many clinicians around the world share with us that they sometimes feel a reduced confidence when it comes to actually doing the hands-on postural assessment as it relates to seating and lying. Others have shared the desire to feel a connection with other professionals who are tackling the same or similar challenges.
The goal of these initial modules is to leave all participants enthusiastic and excited to get their hands on their next client who is in need of having their postural seating or lying needs assessed.
Webinar 1: Evidence based practices related to Postural Care
Learning objectives:
Define Evidence Based Practice and each of the three components
List the five steps to practicing EBP
List five resources related to postural care
List three outcome measures relevant to seating and postural care
Explain three applications of interface pressure mapping
Define the dosage recommendations for standing programmes
Webinar 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics Related to Seating
Learning Objectives:
Define three common postural deviations and their symptoms versus causes
List three two-joint muscles and their implications related to seating
Identify components of the ICF related to the hands-on assessment and practical considerations for implementing solutions
Define Windswept Hips and identify associated postural deviations in sitting
Webinar 3: The Hands-On Assessment in Sitting and Supine
Learning Objectives:
List 3 commonly seen symptoms related to the seated position
List 4 key components of the hands-on assessment: supine and sitting
Demonstrate how to evaluate the relationship between hip range of motion & pelvic-spine alignment relative to the seated position
Webinar 4: Anatomy at Night: Supported Supine
Learning Objectives
Understand the relationship between an individual’s sleep position and their seated alignment
Identify impact of side lying, prone lying, and supine lying on the ribs and spine
Determine supine support needed to decrease body shape distortion
Webinar 5: Common Postural presentations and challenges in seating: Part 1
Learning Objectives:
When Sliding is the issue:
Define the steps involved to get to the root cause of the symptom of sliding?
Describe how we translate the clinical findings to product parameters for optimal, sustainable solutions?
Week 2
Webinar 6: Common Postural presentations and challenges in seating: Part 2
Learning Objectives:
When Pelvic tilt, Pelvic rotation and Scoliosis is the issue:
Define the steps involved to get to the root cause of these symptoms?
Describe how we translate the clinical findings to product parameters for optimal, sustainable solutions?
Webinar 7: Pressure Care and Seating: What do we need to think about?
Learning Objectives:
List 3 Current Risk Factors from the CPG 2019
Define Stage 1-Stage 4 Pressure Ulcers
Define the height differential between the ischial tuberosities and under surface of greater trochanters
List 2 reasons why this height differential is important
Webinar 8: Selecting a seat cushion; What are the ‘MUST HAVE’ features relative to our clinical assessment findings?
Learning Objectives:
List the goals of seating as they relate to the prescription of seat cushions
Define 3 key seat cushion product parameters
List the 10 steps for checking for bottoming out on a seat cushion
Identify/list 4 objective questions related to skin integrity and positioning properties of wheelchair seat cushions using a simple checklist
Webinar 9: Selecting a back support; What are the ‘MUST HAVE’ features relative to our clinical assessment findings
Learning Objectives:
List the goals of seating as they relate to the prescription of back supports
List 3 assessment steps that are necessary for back support selection
Define 3 key back support product parameters/features
List 3 outcomes that can be measured related to back support provision
Ask 4 objective questions about back supports related to form, fit and function using a simple checklist
Webinar 10: Selecting a head support; What are the ‘MUST HAVE’ features relative to our clinical assessment findings
Learning Objectives:
List 3 goals of seating as they relate to the prescription of head supports
List 3 assessment steps that are necessary for head support selection
Define 2 key head support product parameters/features
List 3 outcomes that can be measured related to head support provision
These webinars will not be about specific product but will leave all participants with simple checklists that will assist with determining what the necessary features are for their clients. This list will then allow clinicians to make wise and practical decisions with suggested outcome measures that will be useful when creating product recommendations.
Clinician feedback:
“I’ve been doing this amazing course with Sharon Sutherland. Would highly recommend it to other PTs and OTs looking to level up on Postural Care. I’ve done a lot of CPD in this area and I’m still getting so many new pearls of wisdom but it would also really suit someone who hasn’t done any seating before and is trying to figure out where to start. Thank you, Sharon!” Physiotherapist, Dublin IE
“The course was great, really detailed and informative. Thanks again, it was a really fantastic course, one of the most professional and practical CPD activities I have done in my career.” Occupational Therapist, Wexford IE
Group Discounts:
While working with organizations we offer significant discounts for larger groups. The discounts are as follows:
1 to 5 participants EU650 per participant
6 to 15 participants EU520 per participant (20% discount)
16 to 30 participants EU455 per participant (30% discount)
31 to 50 participants EU390 per participant (40% discount)
For Group Discount registration of 6 participants or more please contact: hello@postureandmobility.com
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Please note that the cost shown when registering is the cost of immediate, online payment, which, when done through Momence, includes an additional processing fee. Those who prefer an invoice to pay via Bank Transfer will receive one via email after registering by using the code BANK TRANSFER at checkout.
Groups of 6 or more must register by sending an email to hello@postureandmobility.com to take advantage of the discounts and will be asked for payment via bank transfer once number of participants has been confirmed. Payment must be received by start date.