In Support of Upper-Extremity Positioning

Episode 3 May 08, 2023 00:24:11
In Support of Upper-Extremity Positioning
Mobility Management Podcast
In Support of Upper-Extremity Positioning

May 08 2023 | 00:24:11

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Show Notes

While wheelchair seating often prioritizes the positioning of the client's pelvis, supporting upper extremities is also crucial to efficient functioning and mobility-related activities of daily living. In this episode, Tina Roesler, PT, MS, the Director of Clinical and Business Development for Bodypoint, explains how to identify sub-optimal upper-extremity positioning among people using wheelchairs, and shares a new approach to dynamic upper-extremity positioning.

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