Education & Events

We have a range of training modules, presentations and webinars available to help improve and build on your understanding of assistive technology. If any of these are of interest to you, please register or email your interest to marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz.

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Introduction to Stealth EPiC Seating

webinar

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

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Length: Approx 45 minutes

The EPiC Seating System is a groundbreaking solution designed to provide unparalleled postural variation and functional support throughout the day. This innovative system ensures that users can move freely to accommodate essential functions such as pressure off-loading, fatigue management, digestion, respiration, and peer interaction.

Belt Mounting Angles to Maximise Pelvic Positioning

webinar

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

Length: Approx 1 hour, 30 minutes

In this webinar, we will discuss the fundamental criteria to consider when evaluating wheelchair seating for effective positioning of the pelvis for stability and support. Pelvic positioning is a critical element of a seating assessment and the most used secondary support for the pelvis is the pelvic positioning belt. In this presentation, belt mounting angles and options will be discussed to address different types of pelvic asymmetry.

Bodypoint Webinar Anterior Supports

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

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Length: Approx 1 hour

This webinar is on anterior supports looking at strategies for trunk scoliosis, obliquity and rotation as well as kyphosis, lordosis, and trunk instability. The emphasis is on Bodypoint products for pelvic and anterior positioning.

Recording available on request. Please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz.

Bodypoint Webinar Pelvic Positioning

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

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Length: Approx 1 hour

This webinar from Bodypoint's Kathleen Simpson was on pelvic positioning - where secondary positioning starts once the primary surfaces are correct. This is important when the client has the right chair fitted with the right seat, back, and cushion but still has postural challenges. Kathleen will discuss strategies for belt angles to prevent sliding and posterior pelvic tilt, belt angles for asymmetric postures and anterior pelvic tilt.

The Pelvic-Spine Connection: The Key to Positioning and Function

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

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Length: Approx 1 hour

Over the years, the wheelchair and seating evaluation has become a very specialized process that focusses on matching the most appropriate equipment with the client’s postural and functional requirements. It is an important part of the rehabilitation plan, but often has a strong focus on the equipment itself.

A properly fitting wheelchair can increase a user’s function within the environment physically and socially and can improve overall quality of life. On the contrary, a poor fitting wheelchair and sitting posture can negatively affect the user’s health. An important aspect to proper fitting is to understand the biomechanics of the pelvis and spine and how they integrate to promote stability and function in with the seated client. Getting back to basics.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course the attendee will be able to:

Identify spinal and pelvic landmarks crucial to seated posture.
Understand changes to spinal and pelvic anatomy as it pertains to development
Learn how external seating and positioning devices can influence posture and mobility

An Introduction to Ride Designs Seating

Seating and Positioning
Clinical Webinar

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Length: Approx 1 hour 15 minutes

Previous virtual education session presented by Daniella Giles, Ride Designs Clinical Educator. The session covers the basics of Ride Designs seating and positioning and is ideal for new assessors or anyone wanting a refresher.

Recording available on request, please email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz