OVERVIEW

#7408 Disability and Posture Around the Clock: Therapeutic Positioning For All is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
Human beings spend their lives in three orientations - lying, sitting and standing - and for those with a limited movement repertoire, this can become complicated. The foundational orientation of lying is too often overlooked, while functional goals are focused on sitting and standing. This amounts to building a house without a full foundation! When lying posture is overlooked or skimmed over during the evaluation process, individuals who are unable to independently change position easily, frequently and with variety are at greater risk of developing secondary complications. These include body shape distortions such as contractures, dislocations and scoliosis. Supporting healthy lying postures is crucial for such people, as focusing solely on daytime seating and supported standing is insufficient to meet their needs. 24-hour posture care management analyzes and addresses destructive postures while promoting comfort and function, to build a foundation of body symmetry and stable posture that supports quality of life.

Developed and established over the last 40 years outside North America, this intervention is becoming recognized in the United States for its potential to protect and improve body alignment, support restful sleep, safeguard respiratory and digestive functions and reduce pain.

The webinar provides an overview of theory and practice with visual examples and longitudinal case studies to illustrate concepts underpinning posture care management, focusing on sleep and resting postures. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Discuss the interaction of 3 forces impacting development of complex posture problems.
Describe two key components of the most protective supported lying posture for persons with limited mobility.
List two potential safety risks when considering implementation of posture care management while sleeping.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3-contact hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state.

OT CEU’s: Motivations Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider #10600. This Live and Distance Learning - Interactive and Distance Learning - Independent and Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 0.3 CEUs Intermediate Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsNursesOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapist Assistants

SPECIALITIES

Therapeutic Medical Physics

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.