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One of the key components of the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference is showcasing the latest advancements in products that you sell in your store every day. In our exhibit hall, we have exhibitors representing the leading brands in seating and mobility to share new products and much more. Click here to browse the list of our growing exhibitors by category to see which ones you’ll want to visit! This list is growing daily, so be sure to come back to add to your list of booths to visit!
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The workshops provide a thought-provoking and interactive way to learn techniques and emerging knowledge in clinical care, service delivery, product development, and research. The Welcoming Reception in the Exhibit Hall is a prime opportunity for professional networking.
A certificate of attendance will be provided upon request after completion of the conference. To obtain your certificate of attendance, email nancy.hall@vgm.com.
Continuing education units (CEUs) are available for $10 plus HST for those who require them for their professional portfolios. CEUs are only required by certain organizations, such as RESNA.
Nancy Hall, Conference Coordinator Email: csmc@vgm.com • Website: www.csmc.ca • 905-257-7002
Full registration includes:
• Keynote presentation
• Admission to three workshops and a roundtable discussion on Thursday, and two workshops on Friday (limited capacity)
• Complimentary admission to the Welcoming Reception on Thursday in the Exhibit Hall
• Access to the Exhibit Hall
• Lunch and nutrition breaks on Thursday and Friday
Registrations with full payment received online by Aug. 26, 2022, are eligible for early registration pricing.
Refund Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. Special circumstances may be considered. Contact csmc@vgm.com
Explore the Exhibit Hall to view the latest equipment and network with company representatives. New products are highlighted by RED balloons. Use the ballot from your registration envelope to cast your vote for the Harding Award for Product Innovation. The drawing will be during Friday’s lunch in the Exhibit Hall.
Recordings of any type are prohibited during all presentations within the conference program unless written permission has been requested and granted by both the conference organizers and the speaker.
7:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7:15 – 8:15 a.m.
8:15 – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
9:45 – 11 a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
2:30 – 6 p.m.
2:30 – 6 p.m.
3 – 4:15 p.m.
6 - 7 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Continental Breakfast
Opening Remarks (International ABC)
Keynote Presentation: Anthony Lue (International ABC)
Workshop Block A (75 minutes)
Workshop Block B (75 minutes)
Registrant Lunch
Workshop Block C (75 minutes)
Welcoming Reception (Exhibit Hall)
New Product Walk (Exhibit Hall)
Roundtable Discussion (limited capacity)
Lot41 Social Hour
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Registration Desk Open
Continental Breakfast (International ABC)
Plenary Session: Doing NO Harm: Standard for the Assessment and Provision of Complex Rehabilitation Devices
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Noon – 1 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
1:45 – 3 p.m.
2 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open (2nd Floor, Plaza ABC)
New Product Walk in Exhibit Hall
Workshop Block D (75 minutes)
Lunch (Exhibit Hall)
Harding Award Winner Announcement
Workshop Block E (75 minutes)
Exhibit Hall Closes
One day registration $215.00
Two day registration $325.00
Student one day registration $125.00
Student two day registration $250.00
One day registration $270.00
Two day registration $380.00
Students stay the same as above
Exhibit Hall
1 Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass $60.00
2 Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass $110.00
1 Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass (STUDENTS) $50.00
2 Day Exhibit Hall Only Pass (STUDENTS) $90.00
Your life can completely change in the blink of an eye. That’s exactly what happened to Anthony Lue, but he didn’t let it stop him from winning in life. Anthony shares details of his journey through the ups and downs of being a high school superstar athlete who lost it all after he was crushed in an industrial accident at work, to now excelling as one of the most able-bodied paraplegics. He connects with his audiences on how to find and use their own determination to conquer any challenge that comes their way
Attendees will learn:
• Three mindset shifts to persevere through life’s challenges
• How to surround yourself with good people
• How to embrace change
• How to see challenges as a detour instead of a roadblock
In September 2009, at age 21, Anthony Lue’s life changed forever when he sustained a severe spinal cord injury and was paralyzed from the waist down. His hopes and dreams of being a world-class athlete were shattered, or so he thought. With perseverance, Anthony built new dreams and learned to view the world through a new lens to live a fulfilling and inspiring life.
Today, Anthony is an entrepreneur, who has established a not-for-profit organization, and is building a career in the field of accessibility, as well as various other consulting services. He has spoken at a variety of schools, corporate events, television, and on radio, as well as is an ambassador for two of Canada’s largest accessibility trade shows—“The People in Motion Show” and the “Abilities Expo.” Anthony is pursuing his lifelong Olympic dream as a 2024 Paris Paralympic hopeful in the sport of handcycling.
David Harding, Raz Design Inc.
Rick Gautreau, Ontario Home Health
Dominique Sedlezky, Sunrise Medical
Nancy Hall, VGM Group Services
Steve Cranna, VGM Group Services
Markie Ryckmkan, Occupational Therapist, Enablement Therapy Services
Andrée Gauthier, Occupational Therapist
Sheila Buck, Occupational Therapist, Therapy Now
Sarah Timleck, Occupational Therapist, True Therapy Group
Kathy Fisher, Occupational Therapist
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 • 9:45 – 11 a.m.
The MAT assessment, also called the physical evaluation, is part of the comprehensive seating and mobility assessment. Coupled with the information obtained from the interview and functional assessment, the MAT assessment will guide the recommendation and selection of products designed to support the wheelchair user. During this session, participants will be introduced to the importance of conducting a MAT assessment, including how to, basic principles, and strategies on this key component of the wheelchair assessment process.
Presented by: Andree Gauthier OT Reg. (Ont.)Pressure mapping is used as part of comprehensive seating and mobility assessments. In this workshop, we will explore the use of pressure mapping in assessment of mobile shower commode chairs. The workshop will begin with a review of evidence on pressure mapping in seating, and a discussion on current best practice guidelines and protocols. The unique aspects of seating in mobile shower commode chairs, and implications for pressure mapping interpretation, will be discussed. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to work hands on with pressure mapping systems, and to explore and discuss clinical assessments of seating postures, activities, and chair features.
Presented by: Jessica Presperin Pedersen, OTD, OTR/L, MBAThis hands-on workshop will review principles involved in wheelchair performance, with an emphasis on the potential clinical benefits of adjustable seat angles. These benefits include postural control, aid in transfers and transitions, and how seat angle can impact varying means of propulsion—beyond conventional bilateral upper extremity propulsion. After reviewing the relevant clinical principles and evidence supporting them, participants will have the opportunity to perform adjustments and experience how setup and component choice affect performance. Correlations will be made to basic concepts that underlie the optimization of wheelchair setup for individual needs.
Presented by: Deborah L. Pucci, PT, MPT and Bill Randall*Exhibitor Workshop, not eligible for Continuing Education Units
Concurrent impairments in mobility and vision are prevalent in the aging population. Additionally, ambulation difficulties and falls are impacted by vision loss from age-related eye conditions, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Community-dwelling older adults frequently require mobility aids. Clinicians providing assessment for mobility aids require tools to ensure that clients have adequate vision for safe mobility aid use; however, they may not have access to medical documentation on vision status. This workshop identifies screening and assessment approaches to enable clinicians to determine functional vision loss to guide mobility aid prescription. Time will be provided for clinicians to practice with the screening tools demonstrated during the workshop.
Presented by: Linda S. Petty, MSc OT, O.T. Reg. (Ont.), AT Services
Powered wheelchairs can improve independence, mobility, and quality of life for those who are unable to walk or self-propel manual wheelchairs. However, safe operation of powered wheelchairs can be challenging. In this workshop, we will explore research conducted for over a decade at universities across Canada on “smart” wheelchairs that can enhance safety. We will discuss key findings from this research, study limitations, and ethical considerations. We will also highlight examples (including live demos) of commercially available systems that can increase safe and independent mobility. Finally, we will share case studies and preliminary study findings with a blind spot sensor system. Our study has shown that in controlled settings, experienced older adult users (N=10) are more able to accurately and quickly detect objects behind their wheelchair with the addition of a blind spot sensor system compared to the control condition with no sensor at all. The data also provides some insight into further service support necessary in order to increase longer-term system use with the older adult sample population, and the characteristics of users who may benefit most from sensor use. The findings of this study, as well as future studies, can prevent undue exclusion from powered wheelchair use or extend the period of use by current users by providing alternative solutions for safe and independent mobility.
Presented by: Pooja Viswanathan, Post-Doctoral Fellow, CEO and Rosalie Wang, Associate Professor, OT Reg. (Ont.)Looking beyond a manual wheelchair user’s daily traditional and essential method of mobility through propulsion can be critical in reducing potential repetitive strain shoulder injuries. During this workshop, we will review how to take the wheelchair prescription beyond its typical four wheels by adding power assist devices to significantly impact client quality of life and function. We will consider assessment criteria, implications of front, rear, and mid-drive assist products, as well as the wheelchair prescription and setup factors that may impact overall use and safety. The impact of material choices of the wheelchair frame and components, as well as the distribution of weight of the entire seating and mobility system, will be discussed.
Presented by: Sheila Buck, B.Sc.(OT), Reg. OT (Ont.), ATP Occupational Therapist, Therapy Now and Brenlee MogulRotman, OT Reg. (Ont.), ATP/SMS, Permobil Canada
WORKSHOP BLOCK B (75 MINUTES)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 • 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
When is the right time for introducing pediatric mobility equipment? How does one choose a device to maximize a child’s safety, independence, and exploration? What equipment options allow for growing bodies and changing skills? This workshop aims to address these questions and help the audience understand and articulate a child’s skills and abilities, prior to prescribing a piece of wheeled mobility equipment. Pediatric mobility issues can be extremely complex, and families often have reservation regarding their use. Through a review of the current research and various case examples, this workshop will highlight the importance of providing access to independent mobility to maximize a child’s cognitive, perceptual, and socialization skills. Current equipment options, including low-tech and high-tech options for mobility, will be discussed. Strategies of training mobility skills for both power and manual wheelchair use will be discussed. Additionally, methods of optimizing the fit of a manual mobility device for a growing client will be detailed. Time will be allotted for audience participation and discussion.
Presented by: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT Reg. (Ont.), ATP/SMS, Permobil Canada
*Exhibitor Workshop, not eligible for Continuing Education Units
All back supports are not created equal. This course will look at the importance of proper back selection as an integral portion of the seating and mobility assessment. Clinical implications differ, and solutions must be individual and meet the client’s need. Knowledge of the anatomy of the back, shoulders, pelvis, and key bony prominences is imperative to know what back support to select. Spinal irregularities, including kyphosis, scoliosis, and increased lordosis, and bariatric considerations will be reviewed.
Properties of back supports, differences, similarities, and clinical indications will be explored. Measurements of bony landmarks for proper back selection will be practiced during the live session. The properties of back supports, clinical implications, as well as pros and cons of various materials will also be reviewed. Recognizing that the back support is only one part of the seating system, this course will focus primarily on the back support.
Presented by: Christie Hamstra DPT, PT, ATP and Erin Maniaci PT, DPT
This presentation will allow you to better understand the world of interdisciplinary, client-centered community care through the lens of an ever-changing healthcare system. This will cover how to access critical information that informs seating assessment and how to be truly interdisciplinary and discuss client risk factors with non-rehab clinicians. We will help you identify members of the seating circle of care. System and organizational quality metrics will be linked to importance of quality seating assessment for prevention of falls, pressure injuries, and other adverse events in community and long-term care.
Presented by: Anna Sokol RN, MN, BScN, BScK
“On-time mobility” is a phrase that emerged in 2020 and has been gaining momentum as a way to describe very young children who use equipment to initiate movement. SelfInitiated Movement using Power (SIMP) is a program in Chicago that incorporates the use of a ride-on toy as a therapeutic tool to introduce powered mobility to very young children. Rather than modifying a toy and giving it to a family without follow-up, this program initiates the use of ride-on toys during therapy sessions. The program is a collaboration of Shriners Hospital, Devices 4 the Disabled, New Trier High School’s STEM program, and Early Intervention Therapists. This session will discuss the program and methodology to gather evidence in the usability of the ride-on toy.
Presented by: Jessica Presperin Pedersen OTD, OTR/L, MBASeating needs to fit the user to be safe, functional, and comfortable. But what happens when off-the-shelf products aren’t enough? There are many options available for custom molded seating. The success of any system is dependent on involvement by an entire team. This session will focus on the seven steps that are involved in the creation and delivery of custom seating, who is responsible for each step and why the onus for success is not dependent on who the manufacturer is.
Presented by: Stefanie Sukstorf Laurence, B.Sc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont)There are several factors to consider when determining the best power wheelchair for your client. Whether it be drive wheel position to maximize center of gravity adjustment for tight-space maneuvering or overall width to accommodate narrow halls and doorways, maximizing power chair performance is all in the details. This session investigates the common real world considerations for optimizing power chair performance, giving attendees a broader understanding of the options available for tailoring a power wheelchair to best meet a client’s needs at home and in the community.
Presented by: Kevin Cook, Regional Rehab Product Specialist, Quantum Rehab*Exhibitor Workshop, not eligible for Continuing Education Units
WORKSHOP BLOCK C (75 MINUTES) Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 • 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
How do rigid manual wheelchairs work? Education regarding rigid wheelchair prescription often centers on translating user measurements and positioning needs into wheelchair dimensions and setup. Recommendations regarding the dimensions and setup of the chair emphasize positioning relative to postural needs and wheelchair skills relative to stability. Examples of setup considerations include axle position, seat angle, and back height. Less attention is placed on the material, design characteristics, and component selection of the chair. An understanding of the science behind how wheelchairs work is critical for effective equipment prescription. Choosing a frame, components, dimensions, and setup require knowledge of factors such as the physics of propulsion, and how materials and design characteristics influence performance. When these choices are made without accurate contextual consideration, it can lead to unintended consequences for the user. For example, rear tire choice may have either a positive or negative effect on wheelchair performance. General physics principles will be addressed with consideration for positioning needs, environmental use, activity performance, and capacity for modification. Questions such as the following will be addressed: Why choose a monotube versus a dualtube frame design? Does frame weight matter? Are certain materials better at damping vibration? What are the most effective ways to reduce rolling resistance? What else needs consideration when changing center of mass/gravity other than horizontal axle placement?
Presented by: Deborah L. Pucci, PT, MPT, Ki MobilityPower wheelchair technology has developed to allow a personalized driving experience to maximize a client’s ongoing functional potential. For many clients a basic joystick is not sufficient to meet their needs in all environments due to limitations in strength, coordination and fatigue. Many alternative driver controls exist but how do you as a clinician make the best recommendation? This session will highlight these innovations and will present the options based on assessment considerations. These include: Determination of short vs long term function. What determines basic and essential need? Timing—when do you introduce non-standard joystick options? Proportional vs non-proportional driving—what are the options and which gives you client more accurate control and safety? Access to technology—is your client (and caregivers) able to manage the technology and can it be set up to minimize steps to access functions? Discussion will focus on understanding the benefits of all types of driver controls in order to determine clinical justification and ensure positive outcomes.
Presented by: Kathy Fisher B.Sc.(OT)The Power of Quickie and Magic! (HALTON ROOM)
Switches that are proportional?! Learn about Cool Cube with Pro Spot Switches to understand a new way of driving a power wheelchair. A head control that is proportional and non-proportional?! Discover more about Dual Pro, including how to configure and program for optimal outcomes. Find out about what is new with Quickie Power in this Exhibitor Workshop!
Presented by: Jason Chiasson, Power Product Specialist and Sheilagh Sherman, BA, BHScOT, MHM, OT Reg. (Ont.)
*Exhibitor Workshop, not eligible for Continuing Education Units
W16– CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Custom Manual Wheelchair for the Geriatric Client; Changes With Aging Give You the Justification (MISSISSAUGA B ROOM)
The elderly client can be easily overlooked as one who could benefit from a custom fitting or adjustable manual wheelchair. They are too often provided the basic wheelchair without much thought on the part of the clinician because it requires little to no work to justify. The normal aging process causes loss in strength and muscle mass, decreased ROM, and postural changes. These can be intensified by disease processes that require wheelchair dependence. Having a manual wheelchair that can be custom fitted in all aspects, including seating, will give the user optimum positioning for function.
Presented by: Christie Hamstra, Physical Therapist, Motion Composites
W17 – CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day: All-Terrain Outdoor Power Wheelchairs Enhance Meaning and Function (MISSISSAUGA C ROOM)
When considering mobility across the lifespan, it is important to look not only at daily essential mobility often based only on funding structures, but to also consider leisure mobility activities. Attendees will receive a practical experience using client experiences with various all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs and seating considerations.
Presented by: Sarah Timleck, MScOT, Reg. OT (Ont.), Occupational Therapist, True Therapy Group and Sheila Buck, B.Sc.(OT), Reg. OT (Ont.), ATP Occupational Therapist, Therapy Now
Thursday, October 20, 2022 • 3 – 4:15 p.m.
PLENARY - INTERNATIONAL ABC (75 MINUTES)
Friday, October 21, 2022 • 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Are standards important for our industry in providing end users with complex rehabilitation equipment? Can harm arise from the lack of knowledge of therapists and vendors in the assessment and provision of equipment? Who are the beneficiaries of implementing industry standards? Do our clients suffer from a lack of clinical awareness of assessment techniques, new technology, product features, and the individual setup of devices? Are there identified benefits for our clients in working with vendors and therapists who are committed to ethics, standards, and ongoing education? Can we support the outcomes of technology provision to the client, families, and funding sources? This panel discussion will explore these issues in effort to move our industry forward into a more viable and ethically based service that meets standards of use for the end user.
Prescribers are required to meet minimum educational standards and are committed to ongoing education. Equipment providers, however, are not held to any minimum standards. Manufacturer and dealer staff currently have no requirement of standardized training. Are clients best served by a “Wild West” approach to standards for staff who provide equipment and repair these sometimes-complex systems. Come and hear about standards from the National Registry of Rehab Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) for staff who sell complex rehab equipment, and the Durable Medical Equipment Repair Training (DMERT) for the repair technicians who service our clients. We believe consumers are best served when there are objective standards of ethics, competence, and proficiency. Clients are best served when the entire team, therapist, and CRT equipment providers are proficient in this specific area.
This multidisciplinary panel will represent all facets of our industry, including clients, clinicians, manufacturers, vendors, and funders.
Hosted by: a panel of industry stakeholders
WORKSHOP BLOCK D (75 MINUTES)
Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 • 10:45 a.m. – Noon
The Canadian Institute of Occupational Health and Safety has recommended guidelines for human exposure to vibration. There is abundant evidence that demonstrates the negative effect that whole-body vibration (WBV) has on individuals. Research demonstrates a correlation between WBV exposure and injury to body organs, muscle fatigue, neck pain, low back injury, and disc degeneration. ISO Standard 2631-1 is accepted for human exposure to WBV in vehicle vibration and demonstrates the importance of understanding the effect of vehicle vibration on health. Standard 2631-1 recognizes that vibration increases the health risk to the lumbar spine and the connected nervous system, from displacement and torsion of the vertebral column. Standard 2631-1 also provides vibration guidelines for comfort, caution, and health risk levels. This standard, however, considers the effect of WBV on healthy individuals. People with disabilities, whose health is already compromised, may experience additional detriment from vibration exposure.
Presented by: Cathy Choi, OT. Reg (Ont), MTS, ATP and Paula Shing, PT, MScCH
Modular seating just won’t work for a client, and the decision has been made to go custom. But where do you start? This session will walk through the process of creating custom molded seating, regardless of who the manufacturer will be. Woven throughout will be tips for better outcomes and questions to ask yourself to determine what system will be the best match for you, your client, and the team you are working with.
Presented by: Stefanie Sukstorf Laurence, B.Sc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont)Positioning children is not the same as positioning adults. Children grow in stature, but other changes occur with this growth, including range of motion, muscle tone, orthopedic status, functional abilities, and more. Pediatric seating must meet the child’s needs today and in the future. This course will address positioning children and review product options specifically designed for kids.
Presented by: Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS, Access to IndependenceMeasuring Outcomes: Current Practice and Future Trends (MISSISSAUGA C ROOM)
How does your practice measure up? What outcomes or outcome measures are Canadian therapists currently using in their seating and mobility practice? What are the key considerations in selecting outcomes or outcome measures? Which outcome measures should be used to answer important clinical questions? This workshop answers these questions and more to support evidence-based practice in seating and mobility.
Presented by: Sheilagh Sherman, BA, BHScOT, MHM, OT Reg. (Ont.)Standing is a critical component of altered positioning post injury or diagnosis. Many clients aren’t familiar with the physical advantages of standing, but emotionally and socially, standing can enhance their overall quality of life. Although the physical benefits allow for improved funding justification, it is important not to overlook the functional, emotional, and social benefits of standing. This session will review the critical questions to ask in developing a standing wheelchair prescription.
Presented by: Sheila Buck B.Sc. (OT), OT Reg. (Ont) Occupational Therapist
*Not eligible for Continuing Education Units
This mixed hands-on/lecture workshop will review components of the most important step of the wheelchair and seating procurement process—assessment. Specifically, the MAT assessment. A thorough and effective MAT assessment facilitates a well-informed prescription and a higher probability of effectively meeting your clients’ goals. During this workshop, participants will be guided through the components of a MAT assessment, including instructional demonstration and hands-on practice to safely and effectively maneuver clients. This workshop is appropriate for both novice therapists and those who would like a refresher!
Presented by: Markie Ryckman OTReg.(Ont.), MSc.OT, HBKin
WORKSHOP BLOCK E (75 MINUTES)
Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 • 1:45 – 3 p.m.
W24 – CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Anatomy of a Wheelchair: Clinical Implications (MISSISSAUGA A ROOM)
How do design and material selection impact functional performance? Can it make a difference for our clients? This presentation will discuss basic material science and the impact that frame construction may have on our client’s ability to function more independently. We will discuss how we can apply this knowledge to match the best product to our clients. With so many options, we need to consider all aspects to differentiate and choose the most appropriate manual wheelchair for our clients.
Presented by: Erin Maniaci, PT, DPTW25 – CLINICAL WORKSHOP
Good Vibrations: Can Manual Wheelchair Design Principles Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Vibration? (PEEL ROOM)
Significant exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) has been linked to a variety of adverse health conditions in able-bodied workers exposed to WBV during occupation. For individuals in wheelchairs, WBV can not only have an adverse effect on comfort, ride quality, and energy expenditure, but the WBV these individuals experience in their chairs can contribute to pain, degenerative conditions, interference with ADLs, increased spasticity, and more. Wheelchair manufacturers have attempted to mitigate the detrimental effects of WBV through a variety of approaches in the past. However, much of the technology has been insufficient to meaningfully dampen the WBV a person in a manual wheelchair sustains. This presentation will discuss the issues associated with WBV for the manual wheelchair user, pros and cons of remedies that have been used, and unique application of design principles and materials that allow for dampening WBV.
Presented by: Deborah L. Pucci, PT, MPTMany consumers who utilize wheeled mobility require a head support as part of their seating system. A headrest may be utilized as a support for periods of rest or in alternative positions such as when the consumer is tilted or reclined. A headrest may also be an integral part of a power wheelchair with aspects of the drive controls embedded in or attached to the head support. In some instances, a headrest may be used as a component of safety during transportation in a motorized vehicle. This course will review the geometry of the human skull and its range of movement and influence of seated posture on head orientation. A review of reflexive and tonal postures will be included. The impact of these factors on head support will be presented along with an overview of various products.
Presented by: Kathy Fisher, B.Sc.(OT)Proportional input devices allow a wheelchair user to optimally control a power wheelchair. With any type of progressive change an individual may experience, proportional control may become challenging for them to continue to use. Since the goal is to keep someone using a proportional input device as long as possible, the team needs to explore what options are available and what will help the individual maintain independence with driving a power wheelchair. This presentation will go through every proportional option before moving the individual to a switches input device. The problem solving discussed will include seating and positioning, mounting, programming, and alternative proportional input devices and how they can be utilized to meet the individual’s needs. There will be a brief hands-on opportunity for participants to try some of the input devices on power wheelchairs.
Presented by: Kirk Henderson, Pride Mobility Products
This workshop is intended to facilitate clinicians’ and equipment suppliers’ understanding of how to be successful in the provision of powered wheeled mobility – power wheelchairs (PWC) and power assist complex rehabilitation technology (CRT). In many settings, where time and resources are limited, the potential exists to overlook clients who may need solutions that are more than what basic equipment can solve. This course is intended to promote best-practice power assist and PWC CRT application for successful clinical outcomes using today’s technology. This session will utilize clinical examples to assist the clinical decision-making process about who needs more complex equipment, how outcomes can be improved, and how to navigate the provision landscape. Upon completion of this course, clinicians will have a better understanding of how to initiate referrals and recommend power wheelchair technology to optimize client outcomes.
Presented by: Brenlee Mogul-Rotman, OT Reg. (Ont.), ATP/SMSPower wheelchair assessment and training are critical to determine if someone can use a power wheelchair, which driving method is appropriate, and to optimize driving. While various strategies and tools are available, assessment and training often have been limited by lack of equipment, space, and qualified team members. Newer options such as irtual reality and mobility training apps are now available and not only bring cutting-edge technology to the process, but expand opportunities to perform assessment and training with less space and equipment. Hands-on time will be included.
Presented by: Michelle L. Lange, OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS and Kevin Cook
Quantum Rehab
Pride Mobility Products
PDG Mobility
Name
Tru-Blance 4 (TD4) Power Positioning System
Jazzy EVO 613
BENTLEY LT-R Manual Tilt Wheelchair with Reverse Wheel Layout
PDG Mobility Fuze Manual Tilt Wheelchair
TAKE-APART Frame
Mackenzie Healthcare
Technologies
Stander Inc
Broda
Amylior
Let's Go Indoor Rollator
Shower Commode
Alltrack M3-21" Narrow Base Option (N2221)
Motion Composites Swing Away Anti-Tipper
Sunrise Medical Canada Inc. RGK Veypr
Surnise Medical Canada Inc. Quickie Access
F10 Motion Concepts
F10 Motion Concepts
Drive Devilbiss Healthcare
F22 Cheelcare
Matrx E2/E2 Deep Back
RX Narrow with UltraLow Maxx
Aquachair Bathing System with Bidet / Aquachair Splash Defense
Power Add-ON
Ride Designs Ride Custom Back - RCB200
F16 HPU Medical Wholesale
F20 Synetik Group
F04 Ormesa SRL
F04 Ormesa SRL
F04 Ormesa SRL
316 Mobb Health Care Ltd
316 Mobb Health Care Ltd
Etac
Mobility Sport Scooter
by Synetik
Adaptive Seating
Trolli
Transfer Bath Bench with Curtain Control
Bed Pillow
Cushion
