Pediatric Rehabilitation Lecture Series: Wheelchair/Seating Evaluations and How to Assess (enduring material)-Wheelchair/Seating Evaluations recording

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In this lecture, Dr. Rinaldi discusses the importance of seating assessment and solutions for children with abnormal tone. He emphasizes the need for appropriate positioning to achieve functional goals and maintain overall health, including mobility, upper extremity use, visual access, respiratory health, and feeding. Dr. Rinaldi highlights the role of the pelvis as the foundation for positioning and the importance of stable weight distribution. He also addresses specific postural influences such as spasticity, contractures, and hypotonia, and provides strategies for accommodating or correcting these issues. Dr. Rinaldi discusses the team approach to seating evaluations, involving physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and technology suppliers. He emphasizes the individualized nature of seating solutions and the importance of considering medical interventions and skin integrity in the overall seating plan. Dr. Rinaldi also provides examples of different seating systems and designs, including cell-based systems, gel inserts, air systems, and power-based systems. Overall, the lecture highlights the complexity of seating assessment and the need for careful evaluation and creative solutions to achieve optimal positioning for children with abnormal tone.

Keywords

seating assessment

abnormal tone

positioning

functional goals

mobility

upper extremity use

visual access

respiratory health

feeding