IC31 Fit for Function: Individualizing Manual Wheelchairs and Seating Systems

Program ID Number: CRS000706
CEU Course ID: P288.15
Webinar Length of Time: 1.0 hour

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Ever asked, Where did we go wrong when a wheelchair is not what you were expecting. Discussions will revolve around specific dimensions necessary to tailor the fit of the wheelchair. For example, for increased function do I want: Lower or higher seat to floor height? Longer or shorter seat depth? And don t forget how the seating factors in. Additionally, the needs of the end user over the short and long term will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

Explain three characteristics of a prosthetic wheelchair
Examine the changes that occur with sitting over the short and long term lifespan of the end user
Analyze three ways to customize a wheelchair and seating system considering all functional needs of the end user

Faculty:

Tricia Garven, PT, ATP
ROHO
Pasco, WA
United States
triciag@roho.com

Tricia Garven, MPT, ATP is currently the Clinical Applications Manager for ROHO Inc. Tricia specialized in neuro rehabilitation at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (BIR) in Dallas, Texas. She also worked as the outpatient wheelchair seating clinic specialist. Now with ROHO, Tricia is presenting educational programs to therapists and DME providers regarding seating, positioning and pressure imaging. She is an active member of the APTA, RESNA and Clinician Task Force.

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* Disclosed she is a Clinical Applications Manager for Roho Inc..

Josh Anderson
TiLite
Pasco, WA
United States
janderson@tilite.com

Josh Anderson has 19 years of experience in manual wheelchair mobility and is currently oversees Product and Brand Management at TiLite, a manufacturer of ultra-light made to measure manual wheelchairs. He has presented extensively at conferences, including ISS, Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference, CRT Conference, RESNA, RehaCare and Medtrade on a number of topics such as Fitting a wheelchair like a prosthetic, wheelchair skills training, the evolution of manual mobility and material considerations for manual mobility.

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* Disclosed he currently oversees Product and Brand Management at TiLite.

Doug Garven
TiLite
Pasco, WA
United States
dgarven@tilite.com

Doug Garven, an Industrial Designer, has been a leader in wheelchair design for over 20 years,. He has designed for a variety of companies ranging from the large, well-established companies to small start-ups. In each case, Doug contributed innovative chair frames, worked with unique materials, and pioneered designs that remain prominent today. In 2009, Doug joined TiLite and has been leading the design team there ever since.

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* Disclosed he is an Industrial Designer with TiLite.

References:

Gefen, Amit. Tissue Changes in Patients Following Spinal Cord Injury and Implications for Wheelchair Cushions and Tissue Loading: A Literature Review. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2014; 60(2):34-45.
Preservation of Upper Limb Function Following Spinal Cord Injury: A Clinical Practice Guideline for Healthcare Professionals. The Consortium of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2005.
The Application of Ultralight Manual Wheelchairs. RESNA Position Paper. 2012.

Updated | 06.25.2015