Education & Events

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  Bodypoint Adaptive Sports Positioning and Seating Considerations

  Webinar recording from Bodypoint.

  Length: 40 minutes

  In this webinar, we will discuss Adaptive Sports, positioning and safety considerations and the benefits of positioning products on performance, stability and control. David will also discuss the benefits of adaptive sports and the Para Athlete as well as the Paralympian Program.

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  Recorded Webinar

  Seating and Positioning
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  Bodypoint Thoracic and Upper Body Positioning Considerations

  Webinar recording from Bodypoint.

  Length: 40 minutes

  In this webinar, we will discuss the anatomy of the thorax, positioning tendencies of wheelchair users with flexion and rotational deficits and the areas of postural influence with upper body secondary supports.

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  Recorded Webinar

  Seating and Positioning
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  Bodypoint Belt Mounting Angles to Address Pelvic Positioning

  Webinar recording from Bodypoint.

  Length: 1 hour

  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 commonly 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.

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  Recorded Webinar

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

  Previous Live Webinar | Presented by Tina Roesler, PT MS, ABDA

  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:

   

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

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

  Recorded Webinar

  Seating and Positioning
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  An Introduction to Ride Designs Seating

  Previous Live Webinar

  Length: 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

  Recorded Webinar

  Seating and Positioning
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  Manual Wheelchair ABC's

  Live presentation and product demonstration available on request.

  Length: 45 minutes

  Covers all the basic measurements and configuration options of a wheelchair. Aimed at therapists new at prescribing wheelchairs, or those who prescribe wheelchairs infrequently and need a refresher.
  
  Email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz to register interest for this presentation and one of our team will be in touch to discuss possible dates and times.

  Presentation

  Manual Wheelchairs
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  Karma Flexx Training

  Live presentation and product demonstration available on request.

  Length: 1 hour

  This presentation takes you through the features and options on both a standard Karma Flexx wheelchair and a Complex Karma Flexx Wheelchair. It also covers some basic adjustments that can be made with limited tools.

  For a full live demonstration of the wheelchair from your local sales representative, please don't hesitate to email marketing@alliedmedical.co.nz to set up an appointment.

  Download the Flexx Training Presentation here >

  View a short video explaining the features on a Standard Karma Flexx >

  View a short video explaining the options available on a Complex Karma Flexx >

  Presentation

  Manual Wheelchairs
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  Thu May 16, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

  Ki Mobility | Tilt Comparison: Which Tilt is Right for My Client

  Webinar

  Length: 1 Hour

  This session will offer a comparison of some different varieties of tilts in terms of the functional basics and some technical specs for each variety. We will look at the method of tilt for each product, and its impact on client function, as well as available adjustments to optimise each chair for both the caregiver and the rider.

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  Clinical Webinar

  Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs
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  Thu Jun 06, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

  Ki Mobility | What Factors Really Affect the Efficiency of a Manual Wheelchair?

  Webinar

  Length: 1 Hour

  There are many firmly held opinions about what factors most dramatically affect manual wheelchair propulsion efficiency. Which factors have the greatest impact and are most important to consider? Is it the weight of the chair? Is it the component selection? Like an automobile, is it the way it is tuned or set up that optimises efficiency? Prescribing professionals must understand how people use their manual wheelchairs. They must also understand how wheelchairs actually work as a machine. Armed with this knowledge, the professional can make appropriate decisions to optimise efficiency while meeting the user's needs for support, stability, and function. This presentation will discuss factors commonly considered to be predictors of manual wheelchair propulsion efficiency. We will compare these factors in light of what current research suggests as being predictive and then provide some applicable conclusions to inform clinical practice.

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  Clinical Webinar

  Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs
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  Thu Jun 13, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

  Ki Mobility | Fully Completely – Putting It All Together

  Webinar

  Length: 1 Hour

  There are a few complaints that we tend to hear from wheelchair riders about their chair, like “hard to push”, “heavy to turn”, or the dreaded “I just don’t like it”. In most cases, these complaints are fixable or preventable by making some simple adjustments to the set-up of the chair. The caveat, of course, is as long as you have the adjustability built into the wheelchair. If someone does not like their K0003 chair, you will likely find there is nothing you can do about it. Their K0005 wheelchair, now that’s another (and happier) story.

  In this session, we will put together a lot of the information that we have discussed in previous sessions to help decide what kind of chair might be right for an individual user, as well as the adjustments to look for both for today and into the future to help your wheelchair prescription be a success. We will also examine some of the accessories that you can choose to help ensure your rider is going to get the most satisfaction from his/her chair.

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  Clinical Webinar

  Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs