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Get ready for a week-long roadshow from Monday 4th to Friday 8th March 2024, as we bring renowned physical therapist Bart Van Der Heyden, PT to the UK to share his expertise on quantifying posture and postural interventions. ? Join us for a Medical Workshop that will provide valuable insights and practical know-how on developing expertise in posture and postural interventions, as well as fostering connections with other working professionals. ?⚕️??
Event Schedule: ?
Walsall: Monday, 4th March
Wrexham: Tuesday, 5th March
Preston: Wednesday, 6th March
Edinburgh: Thursday, 7th March
Dublin: Friday, 8th March
Workshop Agenda: ?
1. Measuring Seat Cushion Performance - Evaluating Physical Characteristics of Wheelchair Cushions in Clinical Settings
- Overview of EPUAP/NPUAP guidelines on seating and seat cushions
- Discussion on measuring pressure re-distribution and off-loading properties using pressure imaging.
- Clinical cases and medical workshop on seat cushion evaluation
2. Quantifying Posture - Evaluating Seat Cushion Strategies for Pelvic Alignment Management
- Overview of different seat cushion strategies for managing pelvic alignment
- How to quantify pelvic alignment using pressure imaging
- Clinical cases and medical workshop on pelvic alignment evaluation
3. Adjusting the Wheelchair - Measuring the Effect of Wheelchair Interventions on Pelvic Loading
- Overview of the effect of common seating interventions on pelvic loading
- Clinical cases and medical workshop aiming to quantify the effect of postural interventions on pelvic loading using pressure imaging
Event Speaker: ?️
Bart Van Der Heyden, PT is a skilled, experienced clinician with a global, hands-on, multidisciplinary view of clinical practice and seating.
He has established a physical therapy practice in Belgium and developed numerous training courses and workshops covering skin management, seating assessment, and techniques tailored for various user populations.
With over 25 years of experience in the field, Bart has presented for seating specialists across the globe, developing a seating approach for clinical problem-solving and maximising outcomes. ?
Registration: ? To secure your spot, please email [email protected]. Places are limited, so don't wait! ⏰
Additional Information: ?
For more information on the event, speakers, and workshop schedule, check out our website or contact us directly. ?
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field!
? Join us for BART DAYS 2024 and take the first step towards developing your expertise in posture and postural interventions. ?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walsall, Wrexham, Preston, Edinburgh, Dublin, United Kingdom