About this Event
<h4>Objectives:</h4>
- Identify the key bony landmarks of the pelvis and understand how these are used to identify postural asymmetries
- Demonstrate the assessment process for defining reducible postural asymmetries
- Demonstrate ROM measurements in relation to seated posture
- Identify postural points of control in relation to product parameters
This course is a practical introduction or refresher into the Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT). The focus of this session is recognising reducible vs non-reducible asymmetries. The 3 parts of the MAT will be explained, demonstrated and practiced. Considerations of completing this assessment within someone’s home environment will be discussed and practical strategies will be provided during the practical session. This session will aim to increase your understanding and confidence when completing the MAT and demonstrate how to use this information/assessment within your practice. Come along prepared to complete a full MAT on a peer and have a MAT completed on you.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring along a yoga mat if you have one!
What you need to know:
Afternoon tea provided
FREE to therapists to attend
3.5 hours awarded for CPD
All attendees will receive a certificate and summary hand out
About your educator:
Clinical Services Specialist
Roseanna Tegel joined Permobil in May 2023 as a Clinical Services Specialist. She graduated from Western Sydney University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Occupational Therapy and received the Prize in Undergraduate Occupational Therapy for Overall Achievement and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance scholarship. Roseanna began working at residential aged care facilities where her understanding of the need for suitable, person-centred equipment commenced. From there, she transitioned to work in community disability and quickly developed an interest for complex seating and mobility outcomes to benefit both the end user and wider network. She then stepped into a Team Leader role due to her passion for learning and best practice; supporting the Occupational Therapists with their own clinical needs and outcomes, and progressed to also provide external supervision to Occupational Therapists. Roseanna is motivated to support clinicians with their confidence and clinical reasoning allowing them to provide the best outcome for each individual user. Outside of work, Roseanna enjoys time with her dog, playing the 'cello, horse riding and aerial sports.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alliance Rehabilitation Townsville (Head Office), 139 Boundary Street, Railway Estate, Australia
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